Author: Hilary Franklin

NUBY Launches International Corporate Responsibility Program to Benefit Deaf Children’s Literacy Project

September 13, 2012— Monroe, LA – The privately-held Nuby™ baby products company announced this week that its new corporate responsibility program will benefit the Deaf Children’s Literacy Project (DCLP) of the National Cued Speech Association. Nuby™ has placed the DCLP logo on most of its baby products. The products include bottles, toys, teethers, breast pumps, medical items and a variety of other items. A percentage of sales from these products will benefit the DCLP. The Nûby™ brand covers feeding, weaning, soothing, play, bath and nursery and boasts patented innovation in all of its categories. Nûby™ is distributed in over 155 countries around the world since 1970. Although the company is deeply philanthropic, … Read more.

NCSA Awards 2010 Cornett Memorial Scholarship to Michael McAllister

May 3, 2010—Bethesda, MD—The National Cued Speech Association (NCSA) announces the award of the R. Orin Cornett Memorial Scholarship to Michael McAllister (North Carolina). The R. Orin Cornett Scholarship Fund, which supports qualified individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing in their post-secondary endeavors, makes this award possible.

“Providing scholarships to deaf cuers was part of Dr. Cornett’s vision. We are proud to award this scholarship in his name to a cuer like Michael who is such a clear example of how Cued Speech helps deaf students reach their potential. We wish Michael the best of luck in realizing his dreams,” said NCSA Interim President Cathy Quenin.

This scholarship honors Dr. Cornett’s memory and lifelong dedication … Read More.

NCSA Introduces Pro Lacrosse Player Paul Rabil as National Spokesman

July 6, 2009—Bethesda, MD—The National Cued Speech Association is pleased to introduce professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil as its first National Spokesman. Rabil is one of the premier professional lacrosse players in the world and is hard of hearing. Thus, he understands all too well the challenges associated with hearing loss and communication. The

NCSA supports effective communication, language development and literacy through the use of Cued Speech. Cued Speech is a mode of communication based on the phonemes and properties of traditionally spoken languages. Cueing allows individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have other language/communication disorders to visually access the basic, fundamental properties of spoken languages.

Paul Rabil regards his partnership with the NCSA as an honor. “Being partially deaf since birth, this group has a special first-hand impact on my life as well. I’m honored … Read More.