Writing for The Washington Post, Rachael Kaye shares how one meteorologist is addressing a critical gap for people with a hearing disability who do not have access to severe-weather information. You can read the full article here. …
The Orange Effect Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
CLEVELAND - April 12, 2022 - PRLog -- The Orange Effect Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Gore to the board of directors for a three-year term, which began on March 11, 2022. "The mission of the Orange Effect Foundation resonates with me," Gore said. "As the sister of a woman with special needs, I am especially aware of the challenges families …
Smart Necklace Recognizes English, Mandarin Commands
I'm a proud Cornell alumnae for so many reasons, but this recent article in the Cornell Chronicle made me even more so. A Cornell professor of information science and a doctoral student have created a silent speech recognition device that enables those who cannot vocalize speech the ability to speak. The device, which is worn as a necklace, can translate face and neck movements into spoken English …
6 Ways to Support Kids’ Mental Health Right Now
This article originally appeared on our blog on August 13, 2020. We're repeating it because well, the pandemic hasn't ended yet and also because mental health is always a timely issue. I am a big fan of Common Sense Media. I have always found it to be an incredibly useful tool when deciding which family movie to choose. Truth be told, I also use it to read the synopsis of a film I’m …
The Orange Effect Foundation Welcomes New Board Chair
Kristin Erbacher, Managing Director of Aon, elected to chair grantmaking foundation. By: The Orange Effect Foundation CLEVELAND - Jan. 13, 2022 - PRLog -- The Orange Effect Foundation (OEF) today announced Kristin Erbacher was elected as its new board chair during the December Board of Trustees meeting in Cleveland. Kristin succeeds Pam Pulizzi, who served as chair …
Telehealth Is an Important Speech Therapy Tool
Telehealth has been a way to reach individuals who would otherwise have gone without health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also enabled the most vulnerable to remain connected to their service providers. Telehealth has an important role in expanding health care access, particularly for marginalized populations. With so many possible barriers to health care, telehealth is …
Cheers to a Very Good Year
We have so much to celebrate at The Orange Effect Foundation! In a year of uncertainty, one thing remains clear: our commitment to needy children with speech disorders is resolute. Our numbers for 2021 tell the story: Over $105,000 awarded 60 children empowered 28 speech therapy grants provided 29 speech devices purchased 3 weeks of speech camp funded Thanks to the …
The Orange Effect Foundation Raises Funds and Awareness
$17,000 Awarded in Grants to Fund Speech Devices and Speech Therapy After Foundation's Quarterly Board Meeting By: The Orange Effect Foundation CLEVELAND - Dec. 15, 2021 - PRLog -- Thanks to the generosity of their dedicated supporters, The Orange Effect Foundation made a difference in children's lives this quarter by awarding $17,000 in grants to fund speech therapy and speech devices for …
SIMPLE Brand Shoutout
Matt Lyles of SIMPLE Brand Podcast recently highlighted The Orange Effect Foundation and interviewed founder Joe Pulizzi to learn about our mission and how to lend a hand. Joe discusses the evolution of the foundation and the wonderful opportunities it continues to create. It's a great conversation that we think you will enjoy. ENJOY THE EPISODE HERE Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on …
The Orange Effect Foundation Assists Families as a Funder of Last Resort
$30,000 in Grants Awarded to Fund Speech Therapy and Speech Devices for Needy Children Across the United States By: The Orange Effect Foundation CLEVELAND - Sept. 27, 2021 - PRLog -- The Orange Effect Foundation strives to empower children and young adults with the tools they need to communicate effectively. Continuing a generous quarterly grant award program that began in 2015, recently …
The Orange Effect Foundation Flips the Script for Kids With Speech Disorders
CLEVELAND - June 21, 2021 - PRLog -- Fully aware that early intervention has the potential to create opportunity and launch futures that are otherwise unattainable, the board of The Orange Effect Foundation has awarded more than $30,000 in grants to needy children across the United States. Funding communication apps, speech devices, and weekly speech therapy for children …
100 Holes of Golf Marathon Raises Money for Children with Autism
Our very own Mike Balzano was interviewed recently by Spectrum News about The Orange Effect Foundation and our unique 100 Holes of Golf Marathon. Mike explains that our mission is "...very simple and direct. The children who get the speech therapy help when they're kids have better confidence, grow, and have a better chance of having a great adult life." Because of his tremendous efforts, the …
