Dysphagia Informed Consent is a collaborative effort led by Hillary Cooper, M.A., CCC-SLP, Doctoral Candidate. It was created to advance ethical, evidence-based decision-making in swallowing care. Despite widespread use of texture-modified diets and other dysphagia interventions, structured processes for informed consent are inconsistently implemented across healthcare settings.

This platform was developed to bridge that gap.

The website houses curated research, clinical tools, continuing education resources, and practical materials designed to support speech-language pathologists and interdisciplinary teams in implementing shared decision-making practices in dysphagia management. It also serves as a self-archiving space for ongoing scholarship related to informed consent, autonomy, and health equity in swallowing care.

Our goal is simple: to ensure that individuals with dysphagia are active participants in decisions that affect their health, safety, and quality of life.