Columbus Speech & Hearing

Columbus Speech & Hearing The leading nonprofit in Central Ohio dedicated to addressing speech & hearing needs of the community Columbus Speech & Hearing Center offers help – and hope.

Dear Friends,

Speech, language, and hearing problems affect one of every ten people, and the impact is profound at any age. For nearly a century, our mission has remained the same: to unlock potential for those with communication challenges throughout all stages of life. Today, our vision is as focused as ever, as we continue to be Central Ohio’s recognized leader in the delivery of audiology services, speech-language therapy, and community ASL classes. It is our most singular goal to help each person we serve with personalized caring attention, and through this care, help each person achieve their full potential. We look forward to working with you! Sincerely,
James O. Dye, MSW, LISW

🎃 It was a TREAT to celebrate our 10th annual Halloween Hop at COSI - Center of Science and Industry last Saturday! Than...
10/22/2025

🎃 It was a TREAT to celebrate our 10th annual Halloween Hop at COSI - Center of Science and Industry last Saturday! Thank you to everyone who attended… we hope you had a spook-tacular time! 🍭👻

Special thank you to our sponsors:

COSI Admission Sponsors:
Kimball Midwest
AEP Ohio

Parking Sponsors:
Encova Insurance
Safelite
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
GBQ

Trick-or-Treat Sponsors:
Elford, Inc.
Benesch
PNC
Inspire PR Group
Frazier Financial Advisors
Bob Rupp

Shadow Sponsors:
Oticon
Loth
Resound
NiSource
Summit Financial Strategies
The Ohio State University

And thank you to Phonak, Miller's Textile Services, and The Awesome Company for their in-kind donations.

We can't wait to see you all again next year!

10/15/2025

Meet Marcus, our third client for October's AAC Awareness Month. Everyone say hi, Marcus!! 👋

Marcus is a wonderful 6-year-old boy who is on the autism spectrum. When it comes to AAC, Marcus uses his Via® Pro device with the LAMP Words for Life® app to express his thoughts, wants, and needs. 💭💬 His mother Anne and speech therapist Mila are proud to see how his communication skills have grown since starting his AAC journey!

❤️ Special thanks to mom Anne for helping us share her son's story, and to SLP Mila for her passion and commitment towards clients like Marcus. We are excited to feature Marcus in this week's AAC Spotlight video, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate with you all!

10/07/2025

💬 We're back with another ! Meet Bella, one of our amazing AAC clients here at CSH. 

Bella loves her QuickTalker device so much, she sleeps with it — and even tries taking it into the bathtub with her! 🛁 🧼 

Bella's mom Emalee is so proud that her daughter is now able to advocate for herself in ways she wasn't able to before. Thank you Emalee for helping us share Bella's story. And another thank you to one of our SLPs, Morgan Bennett, for her incredible work with clients like Bella and their families. ❤️

Enjoy Bella's story, and have a Happy AAC Awareness Month! See you next week for another AAC Spotlight!

Do you have assistive tech laying around or tucked in a closet not being used? You could help someone find access to the...
10/06/2025

Do you have assistive tech laying around or tucked in a closet not being used? You could help someone find access to their voice today! 💬💙

📅 Donation Drive: NOW through November 1
📍 Drop off at the front desk of any of our three sites
✅ Accepted items: dedicated AAC devices, iPads with apps, switches, mounts & more
🧾 Tax-deductible! You’ll receive an “in kind donation” receipt in 2–3 weeks in the mail
❓ Not sure if your AT is an acceptable donation? Email our AAC Clinic team at aac@columbusspeech.org

Let’s “Say It Forward” and make sure every voice is heard.

10/01/2025

🍂 October is Awareness Month!! This year, we are continuing our AAC Spotlight series from 2022. Johnnie was featured three years ago, so we thought we'd re-introduce him and share updates to his AAC journey! Everyone say hello to Johnnie!! 👋

Special thanks to his mom, Chrissy, for her help in sharing Johnnie's story. And thank you to our AAC Coordinator Cara for her dedication to our clients and their families!

Check out Johnnie's video from 2022 on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CkQwDkMAuvr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.

We are excited to continue the series for October 2025 and to celebrate our AAC clients with you all. Enjoy Johnnie's story, and happy AAC Awareness Month!!

⭐ Last weekend, SLPs Cara, Julie, Haley, Lisa, Jen, Morgan B, Morgan K, Eileen, Kristen, and Melike attended the 2025 Wa...
09/30/2025

⭐ Last weekend, SLPs Cara, Julie, Haley, Lisa, Jen, Morgan B, Morgan K, Eileen, Kristen, and Melike attended the 2025 Walk for Apraxia, hosted by Apraxia Kids!

Together, our speech team raised $1,348.83 for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) research. We always love participating in the apraxia walk -- the largest CAS fundraising and awareness event in the United States! This year, Columbus Speech & Hearing came in second place for fundraising in Columbus. Great job, SLPs! You are fundraising all-stars! 🌟

Apraxia Kids is a nonprofit organization that supports children with CAS. Our speech therapists are proud to walk for this great cause and for the clients we serve. See you next year for the 2026 Walk for Apraxia! ✨

🐅🦁 Columbus Speech & Hearing is thrilled to share some highlights from our recent "Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind Accessibil...
09/24/2025

🐅🦁 Columbus Speech & Hearing is thrilled to share some highlights from our recent "Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind Accessibility Day" at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

This event was specifically designed for Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind individuals to enjoy the Zoo in a more accessible environment, and to further educate the public about combined vision and hearing loss.

Our CSH team set up booths with engaging activities and simulations so visitors could understand more of what it's like to be DeafBlind. 🎧🦯

DeafBlind individuals and their SSPs/CNs (Support Service Providers/Co-Navigators) walked around the zoo and enjoyed different tactile experiences throughout.

There were also ASL-interpreted "Keeper Talks," animal presentations, and more!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this inclusive event and to the Columbus Zoo for hosting. This was the second year of the Blind, Deaf, and DeafBlind Accessibility Day, and we look forward to participating again next year!

Last week, AAC Coordinator Cara and CSH Clinician Mila attended Nationwide Children's 5th Annual IMPAACT Summit! 💡Cara a...
09/22/2025

Last week, AAC Coordinator Cara and CSH Clinician Mila attended Nationwide Children's 5th Annual IMPAACT Summit! 💡

Cara and Mila connected with AAC professionals across central Ohio and explored the latest Assistive Technology in hands-on labs. 💬✨

Our AAC Clinic is now scheduling evaluations for children and adults who may benefit from AAC. Call us at 614-263-5151 to learn more!

09/17/2025

**UPDATE: Treat stations will close at 2pm, but the museum will be open until 5pm!**

COSI - Center of Science and Industry

Our nonprofit clinic is dedicated to supporting families and children affected by Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) thro...
09/11/2025

Our nonprofit clinic is dedicated to supporting families and children affected by Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) through specialized therapy and resources. Click on the slides below to learn more about CAS and how our speech therapists can help.

CAS impacts a child's ability to communicate effectively, which can lead to challenges in their social interactions, literacy and reading skills, and overall development.

Early diagnosis and intervention is extremely important. That's why Columbus Speech & Hearing strives to educate our community about CAS, its signs, and the treatments available. You can help us raise awareness by sharing this post or other resources online at apraxia-kids.org.

The CSH speech team will also be participating in the Apraxia-Kids Walk for Apraxia on September 28th! We are excited to continue raising awareness of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and supporting our incredible clients.

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ASL Coordinator Bobby Ringle bumped into some familiar faces while representing CSH at Columbus Metropolitan Main Librar...
09/08/2025

ASL Coordinator Bobby Ringle bumped into some familiar faces while representing CSH at Columbus Metropolitan Main Library recently!

The Johnson Family has been learning sign language by taking all four ASL classes at Columbus Speech & Hearing. The parents have been practicing around the kids, and they have the basics down! Thank you, Johnsons, for being part of the CSH Family!

If you would like to explore sign language with your children, a family-based class will start in October. Visit columbusspeech.org to learn more.

Address

510 E. North Broadway Street
Columbus, OH
43214

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16142635151

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