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. Here, future Speech-language Pathologists gain valuable medical experience, and individuals of all ages receive early screenings and support that promote better health outcomes.
We believe in fostering access, education, and connection—for both patients and clinicians-in-training.
Key Elements of CommUnity Screen:
1. 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.
2. Who We Are: Speech-Language Pathologist-led community initiative
3. What We Offer: Free or reduced price screenings in swallowing, communication, cognition, and hearing.
4. Why It Matters: Early detection saves lives and supports quality of life
How to Get Involved in CommUnity Screen:
o Attend a screening
o Host a screening
o Become a referral partner
o Sign up to become a graduate student screener
How CommUnity Screen Works
1. Licensed speech-language pathologists train graduate student clinicians to conduct a range of screenings.
2. Community members attend a screening event.
3. Participants complete an initial screener to identify which areas may require evaluation.
4. Based on these results, they are directed to the appropriate screening stations.
5. Graduate clinicians perform the screenings and discuss the findings with participants and their caregivers.
6. All screenings are under the supervision of a licensed SLP and individualized. Recommendations and referrals are provided immediately.
This process promotes equitable access to essential healthcare while offering clinician graduate students valuable hands-on clinical experience.
Are you interested in participating in CommUnity Screen?
Click one of the four categories below to learn more!
Are You a Graduate Student in Speech-Language Pathology?
Looking to expand your experience in medical speech-language pathology while making a difference in the community?
Our program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings through supervised screenings in speech, language, cognition, voice, swallowing, and hearing. Learn more…
Are You a Community Member Looking for Support?
The issue goes beyond access—it’s knowing where to turn. We’re here to connect you with the support you deserve—and empower you to help others. CommUnity Screen is open to people of all ages. Learn more…
Are You Interested in Hosting a Screening Event?
Want to help your community access important communication and swallowing screenings?
Our program partners with hosts like you to provide free, supervised screening events led by trained graduate student clinicians. Hosting an event is a powerful way to increase awareness, improve access to care, and connect people with early support they might not otherwise receive. Learn more…
Are You Interesting in Being Referral Partner?
An important part of CommUnity Screen is our comprehensive referral network. When a screening suggests that the community member would benefit from a full evaluation and treatment, we turn to you, our source of reliable community clinics and practitioners. Learn more…
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. Over the course of her career, she has provided services in a wide range of settings, including schools, early intervention, private practice, skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
Her clinical expertise spans both pediatric and adult populations, with experience addressing speech, language, voice cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders. She has a strong interest in person-centered care and functional outcomes. She is known for her thoughtful, collaborative approach and for building strong relationships with families and care teams.
As Director of CommUnity Screen, Sally hopes to contribute the development of a new initiative aimed at expanding access to early identification and support for communication and cognitive needs in diverse communities. Her vision reflects a deep commitment to equity, prevention, and empowering individuals through accessible care—while also advocating for the vital role of speech-language pathology in public health and community well-being.
CommUnity Screen Team Members
Ianessa Humbert, Ph.D. Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO
Dr. Humbert is a world renowned scientist, speaker, professor, advocate, business owner, and expert in the area of swallowing disorders. More importantly, Dr. Humbert has dedicated her 25 years of experience in swallowing disorders to restoring humanity in healthcare and emphasizing courageous common sense when training clinicians to serve their patients. Prior to founding Swallowing Wellness, her clinical research in swallowing physiology included positions at the National Institutes of Health, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Florida. Dr. Humbert is a gifted and influential speaker, with both national and international gravitas. She co-founded the Swallowing Training and Education Portal (STEP), which offers high-quality, low cost online training to clinicians, with over 40,000 course enrollment - and counting! Dr. Humbert also co-hosted two popular podcasts: Down the Hatch and Evidence and Argument.