SPACE Community & Arts
Youth SPACE (Ages 7-18)
During our 8 week program, you can...
Build community, connect with other adults who stutter, express yourself creatively, and stutter as much as you'd like.
We prioritize small group interactions, so things can feel fun, chill and safe.
Yup! Just fill out an intake form and we'll get in touch. Lots of participants choose to just come and check out a session or two before deciding on the rest of the program.
At SPACE, we believe that our programming should be affordable and accessible to all.
That's why we use a pay-what-you-will model which ensures that folks from all backgrounds can access our services In fact, roughly 70% of folks choose to do our program completely for free.
Our model offers rates from $400-0 for our 8 week program, and you decide how much is right for you. No matter what you choose to pay, you will have full access to our all of our services.
All sessions take place online, so that we can reach the maximum amount of young people who stutter possible!
Absolutely.
At SPACE, the arts are just one of the tools we use to explore community and self-acceptance. Whether you love being creative, or just want a space to connect with others who stutter, our programs are right for you. We design the experience around your interests and needs.
Sunday Evenings on Zoom at:
5:00pm -6:30pm (EST)
4:00pm-5:30pm (CST)
3:00pm-4:30pm (MST)
2:00pm-3:30pm (PST)
Fall program begins
Sept 28, 2025
Sept 28
Oct 5
No programming
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Testimonials...
I think the way I view my own speech is forever changed from participating in this program.
- SPACE Participant, age 19
As a parent, it was beautiful to see my daughter light up, feel understood, and be part of something so positive.
- SPACE Parent
"Before SPACE, I struggled with advocating for myself about what having a stutter is like. After SPACE, that's not an issue anymore."
- SPACE participant, age 16
SPACE
Community & Arts
Spaces for people who stutter to be themselves
Tuesday Evenings on Zoom at:
7:00pm -8:30pm (EST)
6:00pm-7:30pm (CST)
5:00pm-6:30pm (MST)
4:00pm-5:30pm (PST)
Sundays on Zoom at:
5:00pm -6:30pm (EST)
4:00pm-5:30pm (CST)
3:00pm-4:30pm (MST)
2:00pm-3:30pm (PST)
In each week of our 8 week programs, participants can...
Build community with their peers, connect with adults who stutter, express their feelings, explore their creativity, and stutter as much as they'd like. We prioritize small group interactions, so things can feel comfortable, fun and safe.
Online Programming...
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Broadens the community that people who stutter have access to
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Makes programming accessible to all
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Allows everyone to engage and participate at their own level
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Arts environments...
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Provide a supportive space to be creative and improve confidence
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Offer opportunities to process and express feelings about stuttering
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Support cognitive, emotional, and social development
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A community approach...
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Lets participants know that they are not alone in their experiences
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Gives space to stutter openly without shame or stigma
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Creates opportunities for connection and socializing
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At SPACE, we believe that our programming should be affordable and accessible to all.
That's why we use a Tiered Pricing Model, which ensures that people who stutter from all backgrounds can access our services.
Our model offers rates from $400-$0 for our 8 week program, and we let YOU decide how much is right for you to pay! No application or proof of income necessary - just select the option that's best for you. No matter how much you choose to pay, you will still have full access to our full services.
And the best part? All contributions go directly to our program staff, so you can help us pay our Arts Educators a fair wage.
Absolutely!
At SPACE, the arts are just one of the tools we use to explore community and self-acceptance. For most participants, sessions involve conversation, games, and connection through shared interests. For some, it can also include writing, drawing, poetry or acting.
Whether you love being creative, or just want a space to connect with others who stutter, our programs are right for you. We design the experience around your interests and needs!
Open to youth and young adults who stutter in Canada, the US and beyond!