Better Hearing & Speech Month

May is Officially Better Hearing & Speech Month, How Will You Be Participating?

Informational

• Gov. Kasich Signs Resolution to make May 2012 Better Speech & Hearing Month and urges all Ohioans to join in raising awareness of communication disorders for the benefit of Ohioans and our state. The result is a unanimous vote in the Ohio Senate to accept May as Better Hearing & Speech Month as many other states have already also done.
  
  
• Did you know SLP's help save lives in the NICU?  Learn How They Do It...
  
  
• Access Information about Speech & Hearing and Utilize these Resources to Educate Yourself or Others.
  
  
• Are Teenagers Hurting Their Ears? Article.
  
  
• Hearing Safety Informational Presentation.
  
  
• Paul Stanley, of the Rock Band "KISS", Provides t.v exclusive on Prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss.

For Fun

• The Your 3 Words event currently being promoted by the abc Network's Good Morning America (GMA) program provides inspiration for speech and hearing professionals or consumers to recognize a victory using only three (3) words.  Send us a video or pictures of your three words and we will publish it here during the month of May! View an Example and get Creative!
  
  
• A great read for the month might be "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper.  It is the story of 11 year old Melody and her transition from being unable to speak to finally having a voice. Being stuck inside her head is making Melody go out of her mind—that is, until she discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time ever. At last Melody has a voice . . . but not everyone around her is ready to hear it.
  
  
• The song, "Speak to Me," was written by one of ASHA's staff members, Information Systems Director Mike Guerrieri. Mike was inspired to write this song primarily because of his mother and her struggles with a communications disorder. Read more about the story behind the song and perhaps you might be inspired to use your talent to produce a work of art to promote speech and hearing awareness.
  
  
• Helpful Hints for Working With Your Speech Pathologist: Fun Tips for Successfully Surviving the SLP's in Your Life.
  
  
• Display or Hand Out Mylar Lip-Shaped Helium Balloons
  
  
• Distribute Speech and Hearing Themed Treats to Clients, Colleagues and Friends: Hardy Candy Lollipops or Chocolate Lollipops.
  
  
• Enter the ASHA 2013 BHSM Logo and Slogan Contest
  
  
• Print Your Better Hearing & Speech Month Activity Booklet for Kids!
  
  
• Get a Free BHSM screensaver and Other Creative Project Ideas!
  
  
• Submit your BHSM Event / Activity Pictures for inclusion on our website. To participate, EMail your .jpg or .gif images to oslha-chelsea@ohioslha.org.
  
  
  Dayton Children's 2011 BHSM Activities
  

Get Others Involved

• Letters to Parents & Physicians: Inform Them about the Invaluable Services You Provide.
  
  
• Public Service Accouncements for Print & Radio Media: Send These to your Local Media Outlets to Raise Awareness in Your Communit.y
  
  
• Additional Resources for Public or Professional Use.

All ideas represented above are for reference only. OSLHA does not recommend or endorse any particular product, brand or retailer.