In this episode, Deb and Maria chat with the founder of the organization Smiles for Speech- Sandy Dorsey. Smiles for Speech provides children with special needs living in impoverished communities with the therapeutic intervention and resources they need to enhance their ability to reach their full potential.https://www.smilesforspeech.org/Children with special needs from disadvantaged backgrounds are the most vulnerable, as parents often do not have access to information or resources to help their child.  Due to this discovery, Smiles for Speech was founded to help improve the overall quality of life for children with speech and language disorders around the world.  Our goal is to provide long-term sustainable solutions for intervention services with a multi-disciplinary approach that includes intensive training for staff and families through the mindful collaboration with other non-profit organizations with similar values.This episode is brought to you by The UNEXPECTED podcast. It's a podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks, an SLP who found herself unexpectedly, expecting. Each episode feathers an expecting, new, or seasoned parent or a professional in the healthcare field. Also, on occasion, she checks in with her husband, comedian Mike Recine, to see where his head is at during this life changing journey. Check it out on itunes today!This episode is brought to you by Smart Charts. Smart Charts is a web based program for SLPS. SmartCharts uses a secure, privacy-compliant and customizable solution to goal writing, data tracking, note taking in educational and medical settings. Smart Charts allows clients to actually see their progress on a graph in real time during in person AND teletherapy sessions. Go to www.mysmartcharts.com and use PROMO code "winecheese2020" all 1 word for 50% off for new subscriptions FOREVER.Link for our Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/slpswineandcheeseSLPS Wine & Cheese Podcast is a proud affiliate of The Medical SLP Collective! Sign up to join today and up your Med SLP Game! https://medslpcollective.com/wineandcheese to join the Med SLP Collective *PLEASE Like and Review us on iTunes" :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.