Knowledge Base

Communication is a bridge that connects us to the world, and sign language—specifically American Sign Language (ASL)—is a profound tool that goes beyond words. Continued learning and becoming skilled in ASL opens doors to personal growth, professional opportunities, and deeper connections. Gateway proudly offers ASL classes tailored for all skill levels, empowering individuals to enrich […]

Inclusion isn’t just about writing policies; it’s about taking meaningful action. Nowhere is this more apparent than for those in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, where many institutions offer the bare minimum of accommodations, leaving individuals without robust access to communication. If we’re truly serious about creating an inclusive society, it’s time to […]

The Importance of Investing in Autonomy It’s like putting a Band-Aid on a gaping wound to prioritize profits over the well-being of those we serve. As the Language Access and Inclusion Director at Gateway, I’ve seen the transformative impact of prioritizing people’s health and autonomy.  At Gateway, we believe that ensuring everyone – both within […]

Happy Summer from Gateway’s Clinical Speech-Language Pathologists!  School’s out and vacations, camps, and more disrupt our summer schedule. Maybe you have to miss a few therapy sessions or want to keep up your child’s work while you’re on vacation. There are so many ways to keep working on your child’s speech and communication skills this […]

Better Hearing & Speech Month is celebrated each May. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage acceptance of communication disorders. This May, we invite you to learn more about the roles of teachers, interpreters, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists as we celebrate and support all forms of communication. What are communication disorders? Currently […]