Knowledge Base
Knowledge Base
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Donate | History
Honoring Anne Bosworth
Anne Bosworth (1925-2022) is remembered as an unwavering advocate for those in her life. After supporting her deaf mother, Anne expanded her impact by championing the Baltimore deaf community at HASA. Read on to learn more about her life and story. Passion Overcoming Adversity In the heart of the Rocky Mountains in rural Wyoming, Peter and Frank […]
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Interpreting
10 Tips for Using a Sign Language Interpreter
Did you know that when you hire a sign language interpreter, there is appropriate etiquette? Here are 10 tips for using a sign language interpreter that will ensure a professional, ethical, and pleasant experience for everyone involved. Tips for Using an ASL Interpreter Speak and look directly at the person who uses sign language. Eye contact […]
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Donate | History
Patrick’s Story… A Family Shares Their Gateway Experience
My name is Bernie Zaworski and I would like to share my family’s story and the tremendous impact Gateway has had on our lives. There are many moments that, as parents, we take for granted. Sometimes when you are in the middle of raising a family, you forget to pause and take notice of the […]
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Interpreting
National Deaf History Month
National Deaf History Month is recognized and celebrated every year from March 13th to April 15th. During this time, we honor and remember the accomplishments of d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Here are three key events that impacted the deaf community and inspired National Deaf History Month. On April 15th, 1817, the first public […]
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Speech & OT
Summertime speech: Practicing communication skills outside of the classroom and therapy
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 […]
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Speech & OT
Should I see a Speech-Language Pathologist?
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 […]
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Donate | History
Board Treasurer, Amanda Adams Shares Her Story
Dear Friends, All seemed perfect to first-time parents, Greg and Rebecca. They were living in California and enjoying time spent with their new baby girl – me, Amanda. By the time I was 3, my mother became worried about my speech delay. To comfort my mother, family members and our pediatrician tried to convince her […]