EBS Healthcare: ASHFoundation Donors Make A Big Difference in the Lives of People With Communication Disorders

More Than $600,000 in New Funding Being Awarded to Support Cutting-Edge CSD Research and Scholarship (February 23, 2021 – West Chester, PA) In an effort to facilitate positive change in the lives of millions of children and adults with communication disorders, EBS Healthcare is proud to join other donors in showcasing the work of the American Speech-Language-Language Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation). …

Dr. A. Lynn Williams Becomes 2021 President of ASHA

A. Lynn Williams, PhD, CCC-SLP, took office this month as the 2021 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). According to ASHA:The President serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD). The President ensures that the BOD fulfills its responsibilities for governance of the Association. The President works in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to achieve …

National Physical Therapy Month: Choose PT

National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a commemoration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). NPTM is designed to recognize the positive impact that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants make in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives, achieving their physical activity goals, and improving their overall quality of life.  Each year, the APTA selects a theme to be the main focus of …

Better Hearing and Speech Month 2020: Communication at Work

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated this year’s theme as “Communication at Work.” BHSM was founded in 1927 by ASHA to raise awareness and promote understanding of hearing health and communication disorders. This month provides a unique opportunity to get involved and connect with others about these important issues. Now that …

Melanie Hudson, nominated for President-Elect on the ASHA Board of Directors

We would like to take this time to congratulate EBS National Director and ASHA Fellow, Melanie Hudson, M.A., CCC-SLP, on her nomination for President-Elect on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Board of Directors! The President-Elect collaborates with the President to learn the role of the President, to become familiar with the programs of the Association and its governance, and to …

Occupational Therapy Month: Rising to Meet New Challenges

April is Occupational Therapy Month. As we celebrate the OT profession and its vital role in health care, EBS embraces new challenges and continues to enhance lives by providing occupational therapy services through telehealth.  In today’s new world, telehealth has been a lifesaver. Telehealth gives families and therapists the opportunity to connect in a unique way. Incorporating occupational therapy into …