Welcome to the New Voices Initiative!

WHAT IS NEW VOICES?
New Voices helps children with severe communication and physical disabilities maximize their learning potential. A three-stage approach of assessment to determine a child’s capabilities, classroom support for inclusion, and teacher training to build school capacities provides a comprehensive service mix. Eventually a transitional day school component will help children who need additional scaffolding. The ultimate goal of New Voices is inclusion in all aspects of life!

HOW DID IT ALL START?
Recognizing the need to help schools build capacities to include these children, a coalition of more than 45 advisors, including medical specialists from UNC and Duke Schools of Medicine, therapists, educators, parents, and other professionals from across the state developed the New Voices Initiative. Five school districts in the Triangle are targeted for initial services as New Voices builds capacities for statewide replication. The New Voices Foundation was established as the administrative and fundraising engine for the New Voices Initiative.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
New Voices Foundation is actively seeking funding support from both private and public sources. Your
support and involvement will not only strengthen service activities, but will help spread awareness and build capacities for statewide replication. Your contribution will stand as a vote of confidence for the vital work undertaken by the dedicated parents and professionals currently giving voice to a major community need.