Justine Sherman & Associates, Inc.

07/25/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Claudia Arboleda, M.S., CF-SLP 🌟

In honor of National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, we’re proud to spotlight Claudia Arboleda, a bilingual (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist with extensive experience working with children and adults with cleft lip/palate and craniofacial differences.

Claudia has dedicated her career to supporting families through their cleft journey, from early feeding strategies to speech therapy after surgery. With her background in international medical missions and collaborative team care, Claudia brings both expertise and heartfelt compassion to every session.

We are so fortunate to have Claudia on the Justine Sherman & Associates team, making a difference for our cleft and craniofacial families every day!

07/24/2025

✨ July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month ✨

Each year, thousands of babies are born with cleft lip, cleft palate, or other craniofacial conditions. These differences can affect speech, feeding, hearing, and overall development—but with early intervention and a collaborative care team, children can thrive!

At Justine Sherman & Associates, our speech-language pathologists play a vital role in supporting children through their cleft journey. From early feeding support to speech therapy post-surgery, we’re here to help families navigate every step with compassion and expertise.

Let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the strength and resilience of children and families impacted by cleft and craniofacial differences.

07/23/2025

🌭 Nothing says summer like a good old-fashioned potluck! The JSA Monrovia team celebrated National Hotdog Day in style—with sunshine, smiles, and sizzling snacks. Therapy is important, but so is connection—and we love finding fun ways to build community with our amazing team!

07/22/2025

07/18/2025

This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating the voices, experiences, and brilliance of people with disabilities.

Disability is not something to be hidden—it’s a natural and powerful part of human diversity.

At Justine Sherman & Associates, we are proud to support and empower children and families of all abilities. We honor every communication style, every body, and every brain.

Let’s break barriers.
Let’s listen and learn.
Let’s build a world that includes everyone.

Pride is about being seen. Valued. Heard.

Tag someone who inspires you or share what disability pride means to you below!

07/18/2025

5 Things to Know About Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities. Here are 5 things to know:

1️⃣ It celebrates identity, not just awareness.
Disability Pride Month is about embracing disability as an important part of identity—not something to fix or hide.

2️⃣ It began in 1990.
The first celebration took place in Boston after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

3️⃣ It challenges ableism.
It’s a time to recognize and speak out against the biases and barriers people with disabilities face every day.

4️⃣ The Disability Pride flag has powerful meaning.
Its colors represent the diversity of the disability community, including invisible and sensory disabilities, neurodiversity, and chronic illness.

5️⃣ It’s for everyone.
Disability Pride isn’t just for people with disabilities—it’s a call to all of us to be allies, amplify voices, and build a more inclusive world. 💙

07/16/2025

Adapted from thearc.org

07/14/2025

JSA's very own therapist is featured on the latest ASHA Voices podcast episode, discussing disability advocacy, accessibility, and the impact of the ADA alongside fellow SLPs and audiologists. Don’t miss this important conversation on how clinicians can lead with inclusivity and awareness. Listen now!

https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2025-0703-podcast-slp-aud-disability-advocacy-ada/full/

07/07/2025

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of people with disabilities, while promoting visibility, accessibility, and acceptance.

This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA protects the rights of individuals with disabilities and is a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey toward equity and inclusion.

At Justine Sherman & Associates, we’re proud to stand with our clients and families in breaking down barriers and amplifying every voice. 💙

Let’s celebrate Disability Pride by continuing to create a world where all people are seen, heard, and valued.

07/03/2025

Popsicles, parades, and perfectly pronounced patriotism!
Happy 4th from your friends at JSA—where every voice matters!