This community-based program provides a program aimed at families. This has been complemented by a program aimed at mothers and their infants. Ann Michael and Bruce Tomblin have developed a language-based literacy program. This program has been complemented by a linkage with Breakthrough, a company developed by UI Alumni Carolyn Brown and Jerry Zimmerman. This demonstration project was used in training our masters students as well as teachers from around the country attending the Breakthrough to Literacy Institute.
Plans are to continue a language-based reading program throughout the academic year.
At the other end of the age spectrum we have developed a collaboration with Pathways, an adult day care program. This program provides both assessment and ongoing therapy for stroke and degenerative disease patients. This not only makes it possible to provide services to individuals who may not be able to get to us, but it also provides our students opportunities to work with a more diverse set of clients under our supervision. With several new hires of clinical faculty anticipated by the start of the academic year, we hope to be able to launch a vocology clinic this coming year. Our relations with the UIHC have continued to blossom, expanding both clinical and research opportunities for our students.