Columbus Speech & Hearing

Today is World Hearing Day! ???? Every year on March 3rd, we come together to raise awareness about the importance of hearing health and the impact of hearing loss on individuals and communities. It's a day to remind ourselves of the significance of early intervention and the steps we can take to protect our hearing. Let's encourage others to get their hearing checked regularly and adopt healthy hearing practices. Whether it's turning down the volume, wearing ear protection in noisy environments, or seeking help from an audiologist like the ones at CSH, every action counts. Don't wait to get tested - take our quick and easy hearing test at www.ColumbusSpeech.org. Join us in spreading the word and advocating for hearing health on World Hearing Day! #WorldHearingDay #HearingHealth #Hearing #HearingLoss #HearingCareIsHealthcare #Audiology #HearingTest #Hear

February is Black History Month, which is a perfect time to celebrate culture, history, and learn about the contributions of many iconic Black individuals throughout history. Through stories and fun activities, we can create meaningful connections and foster?understanding, respect, and a love for diversity. Our speech department is celebrating the history and work of Alma Thomas, an artist and teacher who is best known for her abstract paintings. Here are some ways to incorporate learning and celebrate?her work during speech therapy:? ?? "Ablaze with Color" by Jeanne Harvey and "Alma's Art" by Roda Ahmed are two picture books that highlight Alma's life and her style of art. These stories are great for learning new vocabulary words (including words like "fascinated", "horizontal", "shimmered"), targeting listening and reading comprehension (ask your reader questions about details that happened in the story, ask them to predict what's going to happen next), and improving expressive language skills (encourage your child to share their thoughts and opinions about the story). ???Get creative and make an abstract painting of your own! Crafts allow the opportunity to practice using multiple language functions, including requesting ("I want red"), expressing opinions ("I like your sun") and protesting ("I don't want to use markers"). Crafts also can be used to target problem solving, including deciding what materials to use, what to do if the paint is taking a long time to dry, etc. Lastly, target sequencing skills by talking about the multiple steps needed to complete your creation using words including "first", "next", and "last."? #BlackHistoryMonth #SpeechTherapy

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Columbus Speech & Hearing will host a special storytelling event February 2 in partnership with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for their series: “My Life. My Story.” Five DeafBlind individuals were carefully selected by CSH to represent the wide spectrum of deafblindness in Ohio. These individuals will prepare their stories during a workshop before the public event. Their stories will convey the need for and benefits of deafblind services. ? Please join us for this FREE, public event on Sunday, February 2 from 1-3p at the Columbus Museum of Art to support these storytellers. The event will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Sundays are also free admission days at the Columbus Museum of Art. We are thrilled to partner with Columbus Museum of Art to highlight our friends and neighbors in the DeafBlind community. ? If you need special accommodations to join us for the Feb. 2 event, please register:?bit.ly/3E5zWjX ? Columbus Speech & Hearing has recently expanded its relationship with the DeafBlind community with funding from the?Ohio General Assembly allocated in the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget. As a non-profit with 101 years of history in Central Ohio, we are known widely for our audiology services, speech therapy, and ASL classes. Columbus Speech & Hearing is now serving more than 30 DeafBlind individuals with a statewide pilot program. The Support Service Provider or Co-Navigator program is fully funded through June 2025. We are engaging with the state legislature to continue financial support. This is a much needed program for DeafBlind Ohioans. ? We hope that these stories will touch all Ohioans, improving DeafBlind awareness and advocacy.

Thank you to everyone who attended and fundraised for Silent Disco with Santa! Together, we raised $1,272 for people with speech, hearing, and communication needs in central Ohio. ???? Special thanks to our wonderful vendors for their donations: ? Photographer:?Emergence Photography? ? Coffee: Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea ? Backdrop:?Party Pleasers Services? ? Santa Chair: A Vision of Elegance Event Rentals ? Balloon Arch: Young + Wild Balloon Co ? Sensory Tent: COSI - Center of Science and Industry We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed partying with Columbus Speech & Hearing! #NonProfit #SilentDisco #Fundraising #Speech #Hearing #Events #SensoryFriendly #Santa #Holidays

?? Happy Holidays from those of us here at Columbus Speech & Hearing to you! As we celebrate this festive season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for your continued support and trust in our services. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful communication with loved ones! We look forward to continuing our nonprofit mission in the coming year with you all. ?? #HappyHolidays #Nonprofit #Communication #Speech #Hearing #Audiology #SpeechTherapy

Columbus Speech & Hearing and the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council are hosting a "My Life, My Story" Workshop for DeafBlind individuals. The workshop, led by Dr. Becca Monteleone, is intended to teach DeafBlind individuals how to tell their story in a clear and captivating way. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/e_ZWwfc8. Transportation, interpreters, and lunch will be provided. Please note: the workshop only has openings for 5 DeafBlind individuals. One week after the workshop, the five DeafBlind individuals will share their stories with others at the Columbus Museum of Art! Recordings of these stories may be stored in the State Library Of Ohio. We hope your story will increase awareness of deafblindness and demonstrate the need for continued services for the DeafBlind community. What: My Life, My Story Workshop When: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Where: Columbus Speech & Hearing, 510 E. North Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room, Columbus, OH 43214

Happy International Volunteer Day! As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are a vital part of Columbus Speech & Hearing. We are so grateful for the the hard work of our dedicated volunteers when it comes to supporting our events, administrative tasks, projects, and so much more. Thank you to those who help us by volunteering their time! If you are interested in joining the CSH volunteer team and supporting our mission to improve communication for life, please visit https://lnkd.in/gqJdE3hn. #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteer #Volunteers #VolunteerAppreciation

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day that celebrates generosity. It's the perfect time to donate to nonprofits like Columbus Speech & Hearing, an organization dedicated to helping those with speech, hearing, and communication needs in central Ohio. We know the holidays can be a busy and expensive time. Donating to a cause might feel like an added stressor. But all it takes is a minute of your time, and any amount you give – no matter how big or small – can have a lasting effect on the people in our community. When you donate to CSH, your tax-deductible gift will make an immediate impact for other families living with hearing loss or a communication disorder. Your gift will bring hope this holiday season. Columbus Speech & Hearing serves everyone – regardless of ability to pay – through speech therapy, audiology services, support for the DeafBlind community, and American Sign Language education. Please give today. ColumbusSpeech.org/Donate

?? T'is the season to be raising... funds, funds, funds, funds, funds, for CSH! ?? ?? ColumbusSpeech.org/disco BIG NEWS: Columbus Speech & Hearing is hosting our first annual "Silent Disco with Santa" event on December 7, and we have an exciting fundraising opportunity to go along with it! Support CSH by making a fundraising page and inviting your network to give to Columbus Speech & Hearing. The money you raise will directly support our nonprofit's mission: helping people improve communication for life! You can also support us by purchasing tickets to this sensory-friendly holiday party! Go to ColumbusSpeech.org/disco to learn more about Silent Disco with Santa, how to make a fundraising page, and where to purchase tickets.