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Speak Easy International Foundation, Inc.
International. 6 chapters. Founded 1977. Self-help group for adult and adolescent stutterers. Must have speech dysfunction or phobia. Phone network, peer counseling and newsletter. Offers assistance starting new groups. Dues $85/yr. Write: Speak Easy International Foundation, Inc. 233 Concord Dr. Paramus, NJ 07652 Voice: Bob 201-262-0895 E-mail: speakezusa@optonline.net Verified: 9/23/2010
Toastmasters International
International. 11,000+ chapters. Founded 1924. Mutual help for people to improve speaking and leadership skills to express themselves more effectively and to gain confidence. For those who are hesitant to speak before an audience. Leadership training. Dues $54/yr. One time membership kit $20. Monthly magazine. Write: Toastmasters International P.O. Box 9052 Mission Viejo, CA 92690-7052 Voice: 949-858-8255 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm PST) Fax: 949-858-1207 Website: http://www.toastmasters.org E-mail: tminfo@toastmasters.org Verified: 4/1/2011
International Foundation for Stutterers, Inc.
International. Founded 1980. Aims to eliminate stuttering through speech therapy in conjunction with support groups. Education for public and professionals about stuttering and support. Speakers, phone help system and guidelines on forming support groups. Write: International Foundation for Stutterers, Inc. 2414 Romano Court East Norriton, PA 19401 Voice: Elliot Dennis 610-272-1771 or Ed Riordan 908-359-6469 (eve.) E-mail: elliotdennis@yahoo.com Verified: 9/14/2011
National Stuttering Association
National. 100 groups. Founded 1977. Provides information about stuttering. Self-help chapter meetings provide supportive environment where people who stutter can learn to communicate more effectively. Network of groups. Referrals, advocacy, monthly newsletter and group development guidelines. Dues $35; $20 (senior, student, low income). Write: National Stuttering Association 119 West 40th St., 14th Floor New York, NY 10018 Voice: 1-800-364-1677 Fax: 212-944-8244 Website: http://www.westutter.org E-mail: info@westutter.org Verified: 10/18/2011
Latetalkers
Online. 2200 members. E-mail group to discuss developmental speech delays caused by apraxia, dyspraxia, phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities or other causes. Aim is to help children attain intelligible speech. Open to families, speech language pathologists, medical professionals, students and educators. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/latetalkers E-mail: latetalkers-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/26/2011
U.S. Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
National. 30 affiliated groups. Founded in 1986. Addresses the needs of persons who are severely speech impaired or unable to speak. Works to improve services and products. Dues $63 (includes newsletter). Networking, conferences, advocacy, literature, information and referrals. Write: U.S. Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Courtyard Towson, MD 21286 Website: http://ussaac.org E-mail: info@ussaac.org Verified: 9/12/2011
Stuttering Chat
Online. 4700+ members. Founded 2000. Mutual support for people who stutter. Friends, relatives and speech therapists welcome. Mission is to provide support to people who stutter through information about stuttering, therapy/treatment and the sharing of experiences. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat E-mail: stutteringchat-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 9/26/2011
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