We Couldn’t Do It Without You
“I don’t understand things at school…my grades are low…and I really try so hard…I can’t seem to make friends. This makes me sad…” This is a quote from a very pretty 14 year old young lady named Michelle Cassidy. Even though Michelle was very bright and capable she struggled so hard to process the smallest requests from her parents, teachers and friends. Michelle’s parents took her to several doctors and other specialists, but they couldn’t find the solution. Finally they were referred to Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center where Dr. Sarah Curtis, Clinical Audiologist diagnosed her with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). The solution for Michelle was simple – an FM system which puts the sounds directly in her ear so she can hear the person speaking over any distracting background noise. She also comes to the Center for weekly sessions with Speech Pathologist, Tina Bell. Tina reports that “Michelle doesn’t become discouraged when tasks are too difficult for her. Instead she meets these challenges head on by implementing strategies that she has learned”. Michelle now says that school is so much better this year, she’s making much better grades and she’s not afraid to talk to her friends. With help from our staff at Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center, Michelle has found a new confidence and is able to focus on the tasks in her day-to-day routine.
Communication is one of the greatest gifts that one human being can give to another. Without your financial support, we couldn’t help Michelle and the thousands of other patients just like her.
Pictured in photos – Campaign Chairs, Ed and Denise Crenshaw with Student of the Year, Michelle Cassidy
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Our Sounds of Life Annual Fundraising Event is a wonderful opportunity for you to see the impact that the Center, as well as our A.C.E. Charter School, makes on our community.
This 2011 Sounds of Life luncheon event was sponsored by:
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Dream Makers Society
Would you like to become a member of the Dream Makers Society?
Our Dream Makers are friends of the Center who have contributed to the “Dreams of our Patients” by pledging a minimum of $1,000 for five years! Which level of giving will you choose? Won’t you join us today and be a part of something wonderful?...Make a Pledge/Donation
Good Vibrations Capital Campaign
We at Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center want to thank you for considering the Center in your charitable contributions plan. This building campaign will provide the necessary funds to continue to make the Center the best facility available for our children and adults by providing a brand new building with added space, upgraded technologies and highly motivated employees.
Those with speech and hearing disabilities continue to need your support, regardless of what happens in our economy. Unfortunately, in difficult economic times, these services often get pushed to the back burner. Yet, our patients continue to need us to help them achieve good communication skills. Your support of our "Good Vibrations" Capital Campaign will be a lasting testimonial to your generosity, assuring that many more patients will recieve the speech and hearing services they need and deserve.
Communication is one of the greatest gifts that one human being can give to another. By giving your gift to the Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center for our "Good Vibrations" Capital Campaign, you are joining us in the belief that "Every person deserves a voice. Every voice deserves to be heard."...Make a Pledge/Donation