Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Inc

“The members of the finance committee review the form 990 information and approve its content on behalf of the center's board of directors.”

“The members of the board of directors and executive committee are covered by the conflict of interest policy which each member signs annually. The member shall disclose the conflict of interest as soon as he/she becomes aware of it, and the disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Any member of the board of directors or executive committee who is aware of a potential conflict of interest with respect to any matter coming before the board of directors or the executive committee shall not vote in connection with the matter nor per his/her presence at the meeting be counted in determining whether there exists a quorum.”

“The executive committee shall review and make recommendations to the president and to the board of directors concerning matters related to pay and benefits of the president/ceo. At its discretion, the executive committee shall make or obtain studies of the local market as it pertains to such matters.”

“The center's board of directors holds monthly board meetings which include content that is available to the public. Individuals who would like to request information or meeting minutes from the center may do so by sending a written request to the board chairman or the president/ceo.”

“Speech & language program 1. Since 1960, our highly qualified speech staff has provided speech & language evaluations for all patients referred to the center. We provide speech and language therapy for anyone who needs our services, regardless of their ability to pay. Approximately 80% of the children we see are under-insured and could not afford therapy if we did not receive funding to provide these services. Without a strong speech and language basis, they would not be prepared for and ready to succeed in kindergarten. 2.in 2024-2025, 71% of the children attending therapy for six months or more met one or more of their speech/language therapy goals as measured by standardized tests. 3. During the fiscal year, we provided 35 hours per week of speech sessions to students in charter schools.”

“Hearing program 1. Our highly qualified audiology staff provides hearing evaluations for all patients referred to the center. We provide these services regardless of their ability to pay. Approximately 90% of the children we see are under-insured and may be unable to receive services elsewhere, leading to untreated medical conditions. We also provide hearing tests for working adults to help, maintain or gain employment and seniors who are on a fixed income. 2. We provide hearing aids for children and adults. We administer pre and post tests to ensure amplification benefits along with objective measures. Children's benefit is determined objectively through real ear measurements. 3. We provide telephones, at no cost, to speech, hearing or vision impaired and deaf adults so that they can remain in their homes and be able to communicate with their family, friends, doctor, etc. 4. We also have 3 mobile units to provide hearing screenings for the public and manufacturing plants throughout florida. 5. In 2024, we started providing balance and vestibular services, including evaluations and treatment maneuvers.”

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