Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) operates as a project created through Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC). Our clients are adults aged 19 years and older who require an augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) system due to a severe communication disability, i.e. speech that is not functional for daily communication. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities.

CAYA’s current funding expires in June, 2010.  At present there are no guarantees of further government funding.  Our service priorities are dictated by our funding sources. In order to address the ongoing needs of adults with complex communication disabilities in BC, we are accessing whatever funds are available.  To ensure that our services remain viable, we will begin responding to these funding sources immediately.  This response will mean a change in our service priorities. Please see “About Us” for more details.