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The Dysphagia Outreach Project

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Mission: The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to collect and distribute dysphagia supplies to individuals in need, establish a dysphagia awareness advocacy program, provide education services relating to appropriate prescription and use of dysphagia supplies, and assist in establishing a network of interconnected dysphagia support groups across the country. Since dysphagia affects individuals at any age, our goal is to advocate for support and awareness of issues related to dysphagia across the lifespan. We also aim to improve interdisciplinary team-building and cooperation to ensure that individuals with dysphagia, their family/caregivers, and their care team are all educated regarding evidence-based practice in swallowing and swallowing disorders.

Community Stories

26 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

jadornati Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

So fortunate to volunteer for this wonderful nonprofit organization who helps those with swallowing disorders! I have met some wonderful people who help make this organization the greatness that it is today!

Emily Tricarico W. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

The DOP has been life changing for some of my patients. Providing persons with dysphagia the thickener they need to manage their dysphagia helps them to feel more comfortable going home, knowing that they will have what they need to swallow more safely.
The medical care in this country can limit access to medical supplies for people who have a limited budget, and may otherwise not be able to afford what they need. The DOP takes away some of the burden of having dysphagia, and that is invaluable.
Their communication is excellent, the turn around time from request to receipt is great, and their support of evidence based practice makes this organization a much needed part of the speech language pathology community. I am grateful for the DOP and how they help support the life’s of my patients!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

The Dysphagia Outreach is an organization close to my heart. I have seen the reach it has to people with dysphagia and with families whose loved ones have dysphagia. They provide education about dysphagia, help get supplies to patients who cannot afford their own, and they help people get access to information about their swallowing disorders. Founder Hillary Cooper puts her whole heart and soul into this community and it shows in the thoughtfulness information and supplies are provided.

juchrysafi Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

I have been volunteering for DOP for almost 8 months and have had nothing but positive experiences with the leaders of the organization. The creators of the organization are so passionate about the work they do as truly go above and beyond to make sure they are not only providing resources to those who need them, but that those resources are evidence-based and safe for use. DOP has done amazing work for individuals with swallowing impairments and I cannot wait to see what else this organization has in store for the future

erinlee3 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

They have such compassion for those in need and work hard to distribute supplies that people so desperately need to maintain safety during eating and drinking.

overthehill Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

So thankful for the mission of this project, addressing such a high-need area for an underserved population!

ajb1127 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2021

It is an honor to work with DOP. Their professionalism and knowledge in the field are unmatched. Each volunteer brings background knowledge and unique skills which ultimately help us provide the highest quality and most efficient assistance to individuals with dysphagia. I cannot wait to see what the next year brings!

jnl53 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2021

This is a fabulous non-profit organization that has helped several of my patients when they could not afford thickeners. They go above and beyond to meet every patient's individual needs and make the process an easy one for people in need.

kday1970 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/20/2021

From exceptional evidence-based clinical decision-making to collecting donations for those that cannot afford dysphagia supplies, this organization will have you covered for ALL your needs.

melmurphy Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/20/2021

Dysphagia outreach project is doing much needed and great work to better serve patients with dysphagia. Keep up the good work!

Nikki Tomboli R. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/19/2021

The Dysphagia Outreach Project was so helpful in helping me get access to free thickener for a patient of mine! I can’t thank them enough!

Katie G.8 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/19/2021

An amazing organization that is dedicated to helping patients across the lifespan get the supplies and information they need to help with swallowing! Whether that is thickened, food products, supplies to prep your food, instruments to help improve your swallow, etc!

FF22 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/19/2021

Dysphagia is a life-altering disorder that not many people know about... although a lot of people have it! As such, there's very, very little funding for it. The Dysphagia Outreach Project is doing important work.

Humphreyh Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/11/2021

The Dysphagia Outreach Project provides incredibly needed services to individuals with dysphagia. These individuals need a significant amount of education and supplies, which can get very expensive, and DOP provides support in both of these areas. It is an amazing organization that is helping so many people with the ability to continue helping so many more!

Meredith Poore H. Donor

Rating: 5

10/05/2020

This is such an incredible team of volunteers, who go above and beyond for people with dysphagia. We're so proud to support them! - Meredith Harold, PhD, CCC-SLP, www.theinformedslp.com

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mbetras92 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/02/2020

My newborn was diagnosed with dysphagia at 4 days old. After being born she was turning blue and becoming unresponsive. We had no idea what was wrong with our otherwise healthy baby girl. After a MBSS she was then put on thickned liquids. At a year old we were finally able to try a commercial thickner because she was starting to refuse oatmeal as a thickner. It was such an amazing response she had to the commercial thickner, she was drinking more and no longer dehydrated. The problem was, commercial thickner is so much more expensive than oatmeal. So we were panicking. We tried to get our insurance to cover it for 3 months with no luck even despite being low income and my husband being laid off due to the pandemic. I added some Facebook groups to find anything i could to help. I came across The Dysphagia Outreach Project. It was an absolute god send for our family and has saved us. We appreciate your nonprofit and your generosity during this time of need! We even let our SLP, feeding therapist know about it. She was so extremely happy and let her organization, and clients know about it as well. Thank you so much again!

Sarah Hyde F. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

The Dysphagia Outreach Project has been pivotal in getting supplies into the hands of those with swallowing difficulties. Insurance doesn’t cover these medical supplies that are needed to keep patients healthy, so they are helping to fill a huge need!

kathleenbrownslp Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

The Dysphagia Outreach Project is comprised of some of the most compassionate and knowledgeable speech pathologists I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. I know if I am in need of assistance for any of my patients with swallowing difficulties that I can count on the Dysphagia Outreach Project to provide the care and support needed!

LisaRose M. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

Everyone involved is 100% dedicated to helping those in need and especially making sure those with dysphagia are assisted with their unique needs.

Wayne S.2 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

Incredibly well organized nonprofit doing great work in the Dysphagia community. Please donate if you can or contact dysphagiaoutreach.org to volunteer.

Kasey M.1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

The DOP team works so hard for their mission! They are some of the most passionate people I have ever met.

Marcia D.1 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2020

I recently attended the MedSLP collective virtual Live Event. The Dysphagia Outreach Project was one of the vendors / demonstrations that we were able to attend. I was so impressed by the group as a whole and their mission that I have decided to become a volunteer in my community. They are doing wonderful things to help individuals with swallowing problems. I am looking forward to being part of the Dysphagia Outreach Project !! So excited !!

Hilary N.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/09/2020

My son has oropharyngeal dysphagia and epilepsy as well as gross motor delay. He has to thicken liquids to honey and sometimes honey pudding consistency. We don’t have local resources to get simply thick and medical supplies are low. I reached out to the Dysphagia Group and they blesses my son with the thickened he needed as well as additional resources for what he uses and it’s been so nice to have such a program to help.

Tyler G.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

The dysphagia outreach project is wonderful! They have helped provide thickener for my baby girl! They ave emailed and checked in on us to see it we needed anything else. They are wonderful caring people!

Jennifer E.7 Client Served

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

This is amazing they have helped so much farther then what I expected. I have a little boy that has severe laryngomalacia an airway disorder which is major contributor to his dysphagia. He also chokes on everything his slp provider recommended teethers and things to help him chew. The outreach has provided us with these items. Also honey bear cups. I am so grateful. I would highly recommend. Thank you dysphagia outreach.

AB667517 Board Member

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

The Dysphagia Outreach Project has far exceeded my nonprofit expectations! From its passionate, accessible, and knowledgable panel of experts to its consistent dedication towards community outreach and education--The Dysphagia Outreach Project offers helpful tools to both people and families living with the effects of dysphagia, as well as the professionals who dedicate their careers towards helping those with swallowing disorders.

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