The Orange Effect Foundation recently awarded $29,916 to nine children across the United States with speech disorders. This quarter’s grants were awarded after a thorough review process by dedicated members of the Orange Effect Board of Directors. This is the first quarter where the grant application process was fully digital. “Every quarter I am more and more motivated by the children that OEF …
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Charades: The real life version
We started Orange Effect Foundation not only because of our own personal family experience, but because we worked in marketing, so communication was the core of our universe. Sounds dramatic but it’s true. Where would we be if we couldn’t communicate? Is there any other way businesses can get their message across without written or verbal communication? I can’t think of any. Could you even …
Orange Blessings: Six Things I’m Thankful For
It’s that time of year. Each of us has the opportunity to sit back, close our eyes, and be aware of all the blessings in our lives. At Orange Effect Foundation (OEF) we are thankful for so much. I believe a list is in order (don’t you love listing blog posts). Well, here you go: This year marks the 8th year of OEF’s existence. Pam and I initially launched the concept in 2007 when we worked …
Orange Effect Board Member Spotlight: Jacqueline Columbro
Today’s spotlight is on Orange Effect Foundation Board Member, Jacqueline Columbro What do you do for your day job? At my full time job, I’m a Speech Language Pathologist and the Director of Therapy at Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care; one of the top rehabilitation facilities in Brunswick, OH. I have worked as a Speech Language Pathologist for 10 years, primarily with the adult population. …
Learning about Aphasia
The bad news: There is no cure for Aphasia The good news: Speech and Language Therapy can help. What is Aphasia? Aphasia is a disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. The disorder impairs the expression and understanding of language, as well as reading and writing. Most people who have aphasia are middle-aged or older, but anyone …
The Orange Effect Foundation Awards Speech Grants For Fall 2022
CLEVELAND - Sept. 13, 2022 - PRLog – The Orange Effect Foundation recently awarded $38,000 to 13 children across the United States with speech disorders. This quarter’s speech grants were awarded after a thorough review process by dedicated members of the Orange Effect Board of Directors. This is the first quarter where the digital application submission system was in effect. While paper …
Orange Effect Board Member Spotlight: Craig Coffey
Today’s spotlight is on Orange Effect Foundation Board Member, Craig Coffey. What do you do for your day job? I work at Eaton, a fortune 100 diversified manufacturing company. A Eaton, my job involves developing content strategy and messaging for Brightlayer, which is Eaton shorthand for all of the ways that we can enable digital products and data to make life easier and better for …
It’s Never Too Late – Tips to Engage Teens in Speech Therapy
This post originally appeared in September 2020. We are reposting it here for those who may be considering speech therapy for their older children. When I pull up to pick up my teen from school, I’m a little shocked by the scene. The vast majority of peers stand solitary, their faces buried in their phones. It’s not just the students either. Recently, at a conference, while waiting for the …
With Cochlear Implant, Struggling Tot Now Thrives in Kindergarten
The Orange Effect Foundation has funded speech therapy for children who receive cochlear implants. Auditory-based therapy is essential for optimizing a cochlear implant recipient's speech, language, and listening skills. Learn more about cochlear implants and one child's journey from hearing loss to empowered speech and communication skills in this article reposted with permission from the …
Orange Effect Board Member Spotlight: Kristin Erbacher
Today’s spotlight is on Orange Effect Foundation Board Chair Kristin Erbacher. What do you do for your day job? I have been lucky to have an amazing career in the Cleveland insurance industry for the past 30 years. I’ve spent the past nine years as a Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Broker for Aon, a professional services firm providing risk, health, wealth & investment, …
The Orange Effect Foundation Awards Speech Grants, Goes Green With Digital Application Process
CLEVELAND - June 21, 2022 - PRLog -- The Orange Effect Foundation recently awarded $20,000 to nine children across the United States with speech disorders. This quarter's grants were awarded after a thorough review process by dedicated members of the Orange Effect Board of Directors. Although the application process has been a paper-driven process to date, the Orange …
Why I Am an Orange Effect Foundation Board Member
Throughout the upcoming year we will feature a little bit about each OEF board member starting with one of our co-founders, Pam Pulizzi. What do you do for your day job? Starting with the toughest question for me! Currently, I work part time helping my husband with his new business called, The Tilt. The goal of the company is to help content creators become content entrepreneurs. If you …