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World Voice Day Letter

World Voice Day 2026

Dear World Voice community! WVD 2026 campaign is on!
The new motto/theme is
CARING FOR OUR VOICES!
Chosen by the Voice Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. You’ll find the new graphics developed by our World Voice Day Website team at the Graphics section. Feel free to use it at your convenience. We’re looking forward to receive all the incredible events you are all preparing!

Robert T. Sataloff, Johan Sundberg, Mara Behlau,
Ian DeNolfo, Mauro Fiuza and Thays Vaiano
WVD Committee

EVERY DAY A VOICE (Phyland, 2026)
Every day is a voice day…
for work and for art,
for speaking, singing
and being heard.

On April 16, we listen wider: to the bright, the fragile, the fierce, the different
a chorus of colours crossing oceans,
each voice carrying a world.

We tend them like living instruments:
kept supple, not strained,
used with care, not worn thin.

We speak to connect, not to divide,
to reach, not to drown out
and we remember, with quiet gratitude,
that our voices can also be our votes.

WVD Event TitleStronger Breath, Stronger Voice: Voice Health, Performance, and Respiratory Muscle Training
Type of EventLecture
Your NameKatelyn Swiader
Date2026-04-16
Start Time12:00
End Time01:30
Event AddressUnited States
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World Voice Day—April 16
Most people try to improve their voice by working on technique alone — but never train the system that powers it.

Join Katelyn Swiader, CCC-SLP and Master Coach, for a scientifically grounded live session exploring respiratory muscle training and its potential role in supporting vocal health, singing performance, endurance, quick warm-ups, recovery from fatigue, and everyday communication.

This session draws on PN Medical’s clinical experience, educational outreach, and real-world use of The Breather in voice-related settings.

📅 April 16
🕒 12 PM ET
🎥 Live Webinar (Replay Available)

WHO THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR
This session is designed for:

Singers and performers working to support vocal endurance
Individuals who rely on their voice for work, performance, or daily communication
Patients working toward voice-related goals
Clinicians across voice, speech, rehabilitation, and upper airway care
Students and educators interested in voice and respiratory physiology

DISCUSSION POINTS
How breathing strength supports vocal performance and endurance
Foundations of respiratory muscle training for voice goals
Overview of supporting evidence
Simple ways to warm up and support your voice quickly when time is limited
How Katelyn uses The Breather before performances, during heavy vocal demand, and for recovery from fatigue
Live audience questions and discussion

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