named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Access and Empowerment Program
Translates therapy materials into native languages at NY Eye and Ear Infirmary for deaf children from linguistically diverse families in Lower Manhattan.
Bridging the Gap Program
Supports late-identified deaf children (after age 3) through Clarke School for Hearing and Speech with parent coaching, teleservices, and access to equipment and transportation.
Educational Advocacy Learning Series
Quarterly learning series at Westchester Medical Center for parents and professionals to understand academic supports for children with cochlear implants and how to advocate within school systems.
Parent Training Program at St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf
Enhances listening and spoken language skills through family coaching, interpreters for non-English-speaking families, and materials for home use.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Direct support for tele-therapy and therapeutic toolsSupports tele-therapy programs at Westchester Medical Center and Mt Sinai's NY Eye and Ear by creating and distributing Ling Boxes and funding remote services. Also provides specially designed face masks that allow lip-reading during therapy sessions to improve communication access for children.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 1 activity
- Distributing educational resources and advocacy toolsProvides educational materials about cochlear implants for children, distributes Barbie dolls with hearing aids in partnership with Mattel to promote identity development, and creates resources to help families understand special education rights and services for children with hearing loss.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funding programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearingProvides cash grants to institutions, foundations, hospitals, and charities in New York to support programs that benefit children who are deaf or hard of hearing, particularly those receiving or likely to benefit from cochlear implants. Grants support therapy, education, caregiver training, and language development initiatives.
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Hearing Health Services and Support 1 activity
- Providing free hearing care services and family support programsDelivers free hearing care services to underserved communities in New York City and operates direct-service programs such as parent training, family coaching, and bilingual interpretation at St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf to support Listening and Spoken Language development at home.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$57K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K6%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$43K
balance sheet
Total assets$118K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$118K
3 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +28.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CHRISTINE MORRIS — DIRECTOR
- DANA SAVLTSKY — DIRECTOR VP
- DAVID LAWRENCE MD — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN SOLLA DIAZ — DIRECTOR VP SECY
- MICHAEL TANNENBAUM — DIRECTOR PRES TREAS
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- AG Bell Network — Organization with which a co-founder has been actively involved, contributing to the organization's strategic perspective on hearing-related advocacy.
- Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Partner — Funded partner for programs supporting late-identified children and the tVisit Teleservices Program for LSL therapy and parent coaching.
- Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Partner — Funds the Bridging the Gap program providing parent-based therapy for late-identified deaf children.
- Clarke Schools Partner — Partners to provide services for children who are late-identified as deaf.
- Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech Partner — Receives grant funding from Partners in Hearing to support families of late identified or late implanted children.
- Deafness Research Foundation Network — Organization with which a co-founder has been actively involved, contributing to the organization's strategic perspective on hearing-related research and advocacy.
- Hearing Loss Association of America Network — Organization with which a co-founder has been actively involved, contributing to the organization's strategic perspective on hearing loss support and advocacy.
- Mattel Partner — Collaborates to distribute Barbie dolls with hearing aids to children served by PIH.
- Mt Sinai's NY Eye and Ear Partner — Partner in delivering tele-therapy services for caregivers.
- NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Partner — Exploring a new program to translate written materials into native languages for children served in Lower Manhattan.
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Partner — Funded partner for the Access and Empowerment Program supporting translation of therapy materials into non-English languages.
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Partner — Collaborates to provide hearing care services to underserved communities.
- St Francis de Sales School for the Deaf Partner — Funded partner for a program to enhance Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) skills in students with and without cochlear implants.
- St. Francis Partner — Collaborates on a program promoting listening and spoken language (LSL) for children who are deaf.
- St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf Partner — Funds a Parent Training Program to enhance Listening and Spoken Language skills among students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf Partner — Partnership to support a Parent Training Program focused on Listening and Spoken Language for Deaf students.
- Westchester Medical Center Partner — Collaborates on a tele-therapy and education program for children who are deaf.
- Westchester Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Westchester Medical Center's Cochlear Implant Center to support an educational advocacy learning series for parents and professionals.
- Westchester Medical Center Partner — Funded partner for the Educational Advocacy Learning Series for Parents & Professionals at its Cochlear Implant Center.
- Westchester Medical Center Partner — Partner in delivering tele-therapy services for children.
- Westchester Medical Center’s Cochlear Implant Center Partner — Funds educational advocacy and teletherapy programs for children with cochlear implants.
- charities Partner — Receives grant funding from Partners in Hearing for supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- foundations Partner — Receives grant funding from Partners in Hearing for supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- hospitals Partner — Receives grant funding from Partners in Hearing for supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- institutions Partner — Receives grant funding from Partners in Hearing for supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Partnered Access Modelmethodology: community-partnered care deliveryBy partnering with local health clinics and community organizations, we produce broader access to hearing care for underserved populations because trusted local institutions lower barriers to engagement and service utilization.
- Early Intervention for Optimal Neurodevelopmental Outcomesmethodology: early-interventionBy intervening early in a child’s hearing and language development, we produce better auditory, speech, and social outcomes because the brain is most receptive to language acquisition during critical early periods. This includes targeted, intensive support for late-identified children to address developmental catch-up.
- Family-Centered Listening and Spoken Language Developmentmethodology: family-centered-careBy embedding therapy and language development within the home environment and equipping caregivers with education and coaching, we produce more effective and sustained listening and spoken language outcomes because daily family interactions are the primary drivers of language acquisition.
- Listening and Spoken Language as Primary Communication Modalitymethodology: listening-and-spoken-languageBy promoting listening and spoken language as the primary mode of communication for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, we produce greater integration into mainstream educational and social environments because auditory input and speech development reduce reliance on sign language and support spoken language fluency.