Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) operates as a project created through Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC). Our clients are adults aged 19 years and older who require an augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) system due to a severe communication disability, i.e. speech that is not functional for daily communication. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities.

CAYA Included in BC Provincial Budget 2012-2015
CAYA has been operating continuously since 2005 and as of April 2012 supports over 700 adults with communication disabilities across BC. On February 21st, 2012, CAYA was recognized in the BC Provincial Budget with budget line funding of $5.7 million ($1.9 million annually) from the Ministry of Social Development. This will enable CAYA to continue to provide communication devices and services to people with complex communication disabilities in BC for the budget funding period of 2012-2015. The ministry has committed to working with the community and CAYA to develop cost effective and long-term sustainable services for British Columbians with complex communication disabilities.