What is CAYA?

Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) is a province-wide service program that supports 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.

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Free Webinars!

Watch an array of free Canadian-made e-learning modules covering topics such as accessibility, Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia, and communication access.

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Are you eligible for CAYA?

  • Adults aged 19 years and older
  • Require an AAC system due to a severe communication disability
  • Students in Grade 12 who require an AAC system post-graduation
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Request for Service Form

Download the RFS form here
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CAYA Retrospective Report 2017-2020

CAYA’s Mission

CAYA ensures that adults with severe communication disabilities can maintain a vital link to the world through independent communication. CAYA offers communication tools and support to enable individuals to create and maintain an adult life to the best of their abilities.

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CAYA News

Al Daly

My name is Al Daly. I have ALS, a progressive neurological disease, and can no longer communicate with my own voice. During the earlier stages of my disease, CAYA loaned me an iPad with the [...]

CAYA Community Partners