Speech can be affected in DRPLA and have a big impact on daily life. If you live in the UK, the following resources might be of interest.
Speech Therapy
Professor Anja Lowit and Ataxia UK have developed a six‑week online speech therapy course tailored for people with ataxia. The course includes a mix of individual and group sessions delivered online. Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list.
You can find more information here and express your interest by emailing Ataxia UK at volunteering@ataxia.org.uk.
Voice Banking
Ataxia UK offers funding for voice banking through SpeakUnique. This service allows people with ataxia to create a personalized synthetic voice that can be used on a communication device if their speech becomes harder to understand.
You can find more information here.