NEWS & EVENTS

In the News

Change & Impact has been highlighted across multiple media platforms. We appreciate the support of the media and are grateful for their coverage. Supporting our mission through media coverage is just another way of amplifying the voices within the stuttering community. Thank you to all those who have covered the Change & Impact mission and vision! Interested in an interview? Send us an email and let’s start talking!

Former NBA player out to change stigma of stutter

Basketball Champion Turned Stuttering Advocate Visits UofM

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist turns battle with speech-language disorder into a mission

NBA veteran sponsors stuttering Continuing Ed program at UL

Pa. House committee approves bill to require insurance coverage for stutter therapy

Markosek bill would offer health insurance coverage for treatment of people who stutter

Events

Election Day Golf Tournament

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Third Annual Change & Impact Bowling Fundraiser

Big Blue Nation rolled out another incredible welcome for MKG and friends at the Third Annual Change & Impact Bowling Blast, presented by The Kentucky Roadshow at LexLive in Lexington! The night was filled with excitement ...

Change & Impact Continuing Education Program at University of Louisville at Lafayette

On July 31, 2024 Change & Impact hosted its second Continuing Education Program on Stuttering with University of Louisiana at Lafayette Department of Communicative Disorders. The continuing education program, “Reconstructing ...

Louisville Bowling Blast

Strengthening Bonds and Building Community: Change & Impact’s Ongoing Support in Kentucky The great state of Kentucky holds a special place in our hearts, serving ...

Bipartisan Unified Voices Caucus Launch

On Thursday, November 30, U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) and Kat Cammack (R-Fl.) announced the Congressional Bipartisan Unified Voices Caucus to advocate for individuals facing communication challenges, ...

Governor Shapiro Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing with Former NBA Star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Ensuring Health Insurance Coverage for Speech Therapy for Children Who Stutter

October 22, 2024

Markosek bill for insurance coverage of speech therapy for childhood stuttering heads to governor’s desk

October 14, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MEN’S BASKETBALL LEGEND MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST GIVES TESTIMONY AT THE KENTUCKY STATE CAPITOL IN SUPPORT OF STATE BILL

March 5, 2024

NBA VETERAN & FOUNDER OF CHANGE & IMPACT, MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST, VISITS NEVADA STATE UNIVERSITY ON STUTTERING ADVOCACY TOUR

March 4, 2024

PHOTOS: U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. & Kat Cammack to Deliver Remarks at Bipartisan Unified Voices Caucus Kickoff Event

November 30, 2023

NBA VETERAN MICHAEL KIDD-GILCHRIST TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH FOR 2023 SERTOMA LECTURE AT NATONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

October 31, 2023

ROUNDTABLES

Change & Impact tours the country to tackle topics about stuttering during roundtable discussions with individuals from the stuttering community. Special guests join Michael and our moderator to explore a deeper perspective on stuttering to support our work in advocacy, education and awareness.

Take a moment to learn more in our clips below.