Sandy Dorsey: Dismantling Cultural Stigmas

Uncover the complexities of conducting therapy across diverse cultural landscapes. This episode showcases Sandy Dorsey, a speech-language pathologist, global advocate, and the founder of Smiles for Speech. Sandy discusses her journey creating Smiles for Speech, an initiative aimed at providing speech and occupational therapy to children in underserved communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The episode delves into the importance of speech therapy, cultural responsiveness, and Sandy’s innovative approaches to overcoming language barriers and cultural stigmas associated with disabilities. Sandy also highlights her plans for future volunteer trips and how individuals can get involved with Smiles for Speech. Connect With Sandy Dorsey: @smilesforspeech https://www.smilesforspeech.org/ Connect With Ariel Travis: @wander_lounge https://www.ariel-travis.com/