Columbus Speech and Hearing Center

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Nov 15, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$4,957,936

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Rehabilitation of Language & Speech Disorders: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: In 2012 the Center's licensed and certified Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists provided more than 72,300 units of speech and OT service to children and adults in the Central Ohio community. Speech services included: diagnosis and treatment of a variety of communication delays, disorders and/or disabilities, including stuttering and voice problems. Screenings, evaluations/testing, therapy, and other services were provided at the Center's main location and over 50 other sites in Central Ohio. Service locations included area schools, preschools, and other educational and community sites. Occupational Therapists provided services to children (up to 12 years of age) experiencing developmental difficulty in areas such as sensory integration, postural control and movement, fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and self-care skills. The Center's language-based preschools served more than 50 children in 2012. These programs helped children, ages 2 1/2 to 6, to improve their speech, language, cognitive, and fine and gross motor skills in a classroom setting. The Center continued its commitment to providing speech-language services to adults in the community, providing services to a local Parkinson's support group for adults. During weekly sessions, the group worked with a speech therapist to strengthen oral motor skills, memory, voice volume, breathing and posture - all of which are commonly impacted by the disease. The speech department also provided education and instruction to other professionals at training seminars held locally, statewide and nationally.

Activity 3

Rehabilitation of Hearing Impaired: AUDIOLOGY SERVICES: Licensed and certified Audiologists provide services to over 3,500 individuals of all ages. Services provided by the Audiology Department included: comprehensive hearing evaluations; Auditory Brainstem Response testing; Otoacoustic Emissions testing; sales and service of hearing aids; and fitting of custom hearing protection such as swim plugs and musician plugs. In addition, the Center has a state-of-the-art program which allows children with cochlear implants to receive services through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program. The program facilitates language, social and cognitive development, and academic readiness for children and provides resources and support to their families. With support from Franklin County Senior Options, the Center provided audiology testing to more than 500 low-income seniors who would otherwise not have received services. Over 100 of those seniors also received hearing aids. The Center continued to promote good hearing health by providing free hearing screenings to individuals age 5 and above. These screenings were provided throughout the year at the Center as well as other locations including area schools, preschools, and other educational and community sites. The Senior Hearing Health Outreach Program provides hearing screenings and educational hearing aid seminars for seniors so they may understand the effects of hearing loss and be aware of their diagnostic and rehabilitative options. The program provides information and resources to seniors so they can function independently or maintain their level of functioning so they may remain productive in their personal lives as well as in their communities. The Center continued its Hear for Life hearing conservation program, which targets 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. The goal of the program is to reduce the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus in children by increasing knowledge that leads to a change in attitudes and high-risk behaviors. With the constant advances in hearing aid technology, the Center continued its efforts, through free community educational open houses, to assure that consumers are educated about the options that are available to them, thereby giving them the ability to make informed decisions based on their individual needs.

Filer

EIN

31-4379449