Making sure children with speech disorders receive the speech therapy and technology they need.

COMMUNICATION COMES IN MANY FORMS.
For some it comes easily. That ability to make a friend, meet someone new, express yourself. For others it can be very challenging. Reasons range from shyness to disorders or even physical ailments.
OEF strives to make sure that every single person has the ability to communicate. That can be using their voice, or by using some of the amazing technology that exists. Effective communication is important because it allows people to lead more satisfying lives at school, work and elsewhere.
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OEF Golf for Autism
The Golf for Autism is OEF’s largest fundraiser every year. Proceeds from the event have raised more than $300,000, directly delivering services to over 200 children in 33 states.
From the Blog
Why and How Tech Could Be the Future of Speech Language Therapy
Communication is an essential part of the human experience. Being unable to do so rids a person of passing on information, expressing their ideas and feelings, and understanding others’ thoughts. Unfortunately, Medical News Today’s article on communication disorders reveals that about 5–10% of Americans experience difficulties communicating that prevent them from receiving, processing, sending, and comprehending different […]
Grateful Hearts, Shared Stories: The Orange Effect Foundation’s Impact
At the Orange Effect Foundation, we find it easy to be grateful, and we have 388 compelling reasons for it. Since December 2015, we’ve had the privilege of touching the lives of 388 children across the country. We provided them with 100 speech devices and an impressive 7,248 hours of speech therapy. Our impact is […]