Early screenings. Equitable access. Empowered clinicians.
Where future clinicians grow and communities get the care they deserve. CommUnity Screen builds meaningful partnerships among graduate students, clinical supervisors, universities and colleges, local clinics, and community members. Future speech-language pathologists gain valuable medical experience, and individuals of all ages receive early screenings and support that promote better health outcomes.
What's the need?
Student clinicians need hands-on medical experience. Communities need better access to early swallowing, speech, language, cognition, and hearing care. This program bridges both.
Who we are
A speech-language pathologist-led community initiative.
What we offer
Free or reduced-price screenings in swallowing, communication, cognition, and hearing.
Why it matters
Early detection saves lives and supports quality of life.
How to get involved
Get a screening
For community members of all ages who want a free, confidential screening.
Host a screening event
Bring a supervised screening event to your organization or community space.
Become a referral partner
Join the clinical network we refer participants to for full evaluation and treatment.
Become a graduate student screener
Gain supervised, hands-on medical SLP experience while serving your community.
How CommUnity Screen works
- Licensed speech-language pathologists train graduate student clinicians to conduct a range of screenings.
- Community members attend a screening event.
- Participants complete an initial screener to identify which areas may require evaluation.
- Based on these results, they are directed to the appropriate screening stations.
- Graduate clinicians perform the screenings and discuss the findings with participants and their caregivers.
- All screenings are supervised by a licensed SLP and individualized. Recommendations and referrals are provided immediately.
This process promotes equitable access to essential healthcare while offering graduate student clinicians valuable hands-on clinical experience.
Who leads the program
Sally Flynt, M.S. · Speech-Language Pathologist and Director
Sally is a licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with a well-rounded background supporting individuals across the lifespan, in settings from schools and early intervention to acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric and adult speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders. As Director of CommUnity Screen, Sally is building an initiative that expands access to early identification and support in diverse communities, reflecting a deep commitment to equity, prevention, and empowering individuals through accessible care.
Ianessa Humbert, Ph.D. · Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO
Dr. Humbert is a world-renowned scientist, speaker, professor, advocate, and expert in swallowing disorders, with 25 years of experience dedicated to restoring humanity in healthcare. Before founding Swallowing Wellness, her clinical research included positions at the National Institutes of Health, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Florida. She co-founded the Swallowing Training and Education Portal (STEP) and co-hosted the Down the Hatch and Evidence and Argument podcasts.
Contact CommUnity Screen
Questions about screenings, hosting, referrals, or student participation?
Email communityscreenslp@gmail.com