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Mission statement

The Authentic Voices of America camp provides young people who have severe speech impairments the opportunity to enhance their community participation by developing communication skills using augmentative devices. This week-long residential camp, held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, offers participants the chance to gain a greater awareness of their abilities and to build their independence and self-confidence, while having fun. Camp activities are designed to “unlock” the unique voice within each participant.

The over-arching goal of this camp is to offer participants an opportunity to have fun, gain greater awareness of their abilities, and build their independence and self-confidence.

AVA started in 2001 as a week long residential camp for adolescents and young adults who have speech disabilities that requires them to communicate with Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC). This camp is held annually on the campus of University of Wisconsin- Whitewater.

Authentic Voices of America Inc. is a nonprofit 5o1c3 organization based in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

One of the unique aspect of Authentic Voices of America is that its founder and Director, Jon Feucht, also uses a communication device, due to his Cerebral Palsy.

©2007 Jon Feucht

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