Letter from the President Welcome to the fifth edition of the SpeechEasy newsletter, an online publication designed to provide information about programs, issues and events to members of the SpeechEasy community. As we continue to grow and expand, our intention is to utilize the newsletter as a vehicle to connect us to each other, and to remind you that you are an important element in our fast-growing community ...
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SpeechEasy Website Launches New Interactive Features Back in the day when the internet was called the 'information super highway,' a website was really nothing more than a billboard on an LCD screen. Today, technology is making it easier for us to interact and to get involved. Whole communities are formed via the internet, allowing for the creation of programs and the sharing of information that can literally change the world ...
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Schneider Wins Sean Anderson Memorial SpeechEasy Scholarship Ozzy Schneider, a 14-year-old from Youngstown, Florida, is the recipient of this year's Sean Anderson Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations Ozzy! Ozzy was chosen from a handful of applicants in the Florida area to receive the 'in the canal' version of the device ...
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Janus to Move Forward with SpeechEasy Foundation in 2007 The question of "Can I donate my device?" is frequently asked regarding SpeechEasy. Often, family members will have possession of a device, and their intention is to recycle it so that someone else can share in the benefits of the SpeechEasy. Janus is working to create a non-profit - either from the ground up or through an alliance with an existing non-profit - to help facilitate the process associated with assessing, refurbishing and recycling devices that can then be donated and placed with families in need ...
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SpeechEasy Maintenance - Extending the Life of Your Device Acquiring a SpeecyEasy device requires a significant financial investment. Therefore, it is important to maximize that investment by performing key maintenance functions which keep your device operating in top form for years to come ...
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Website Testimonials We love hearing from you! Your stories inspire all of us - those of us who are working to enhance fluency and those of us who work to make SpeechEasy available to the world. Enjoy the testimonials below ...
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SLP Profile: Dr. Gary Cohen Dr. Cohen sounds relaxed. It's a Friday afternoon toward the end of the summer, and even though he has upcoming appointments scheduled all weekend, the calm in his voice sounds like he is about to start a long, relaxing vacation. It's that peacefulness that tells you right away: this is someone who loves what he does. Dr. Cohen has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for several decades, and has just about heard and seen it all - every challenge, every victory -- when it comes to dealing with fluency ...
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University Efficacy Study Reveals SpeechEasy Increases Fluency Researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, Canada, have discovered that use of the SpeechEasy device demonstrated a mean frequency reduction in the occurrence of stuttering, as reported in the 16-page study published in the April 2006 edition of the Journal of Fluency Disorders ...
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Let's Talk ... About Funding You've decided the SpeechEasy is for you. Now comes the hard part - how to pay for it. Let that be our problem! We know it can be stressful finding funding for the SpeechEasy. We are here to help ...
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Commentary and Case Studies: Three SpeechEasy Experiences Most people consider a lot of options when they seek to enhance their fluency. Since studies repeatedly show stuttering can be caused by many factors, (including genetics and environment), enhancing fluency often requires trying several tactics from several disciplines before finding the right combination that works. At Janus Development Group we recommend combining the use of your SpeechEasy device with therapy from a licensed SLP, which helps increase the chances of developing an individualized, systematic and effective approach to fluency ... CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE ARTICLE