Hearing And Speech Center Of Florida Inc

Programs: The hearing and speech center of florida, inc. (hscf) conducts professional evaluation and therapy services in speech-language therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy domains for children and adults with communication, feeding and/or sensori-motor, fine and gross motor delays or disorders. In 2016-2017, 1,269 clients were seen for evaluation and therapy. Approximately 90% of the clients served by our programs are under the age of 21. Therapy is conducted by state licensed, nationally certified speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Hscf's staff is bilingual, providing services in spanish, english, and american sign language.

see schedule o hscf conducts screenings for hearing/vision/speech/language skills on-site at childcare centers throughout miami-dade county. Although hscf screens children at private and subsidized childcare centers, more than 80% of the children that are screened are enrolled in a subsidized childcare program. The goal of this program is to identify children in the community who are demonstrating delays in vision, hearing and or speech-language, and furthermore, to ensure their parent/guardian understands what the concern is (educational component), and to ensure the first appointment is made with the appropriate professional to ensure that the concerns are addressed and children receive care in the areas of concern. In fiscal year 2016- 2017, hearing and speech center of florida, inc. Screened 2,243 children in the community throughout miami-dade county.

our audiology program provides diagnostic assessment of hearing and dispensing hearing aids to children and adults. In fiscal year 2016-2017, hscf served 125 clients for evaluation, consultation and follow-up visits, including provisions of hearing aids. Clients are served in our office as well as health fairs/outreach screenings throughout the community.

florida telecommunications relay inc. (ftri) is a statewide non profit 501 (c)(3) organization that administers the specialized telecommunications equipment distribution program for citizens of florida who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind and speech disabled. Hscf is one of varied regional distribution centers for the state of florida. Clients are seen at our office, at outreach presentations and through home distributions. In fiscal year 2016-2017 hearing and speech center of florida, inc. Served a total of 254 client transactions (81 new phones, 2 phone modifications, 31 return services and 2 follow-up and home installations conducted. )