~Placing one foot in front of the other, I've climbed to higher lengths. Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength. No obstacle too hard, for this warrior to overcome. I’m just a man on a mission, to prove my disability hasn’t won.~    Robert M. Hensel

Welcome to Small Steps in Speech

Executive Director, Amanda Charney and her students display the flag made from the children’s footprints and handprints. This flag was created for SSG Marc J. Small as a symbol of her work and their pride of country while he served in Afghanistan.

This non-profit foundation was created in memory and in honor of Staff Sgt Marc J. Small who was killed in action in February of 2009 while serving his country in Afghanistan.

Small Steps in Speech assists children with speech and language disorders by funding supplemental therapies and treatments for individuals as well as grants to charitable organizations who serve children with communicative disorders. Our goal is to give children the chance to better express themselves in the world in which we live.

How Can We Help You?

Do you know a child who would benefit from additional services or treatment? Perhaps you know an organization that serves children with communicative disorders? Please share our information with them and consider applying for a grant.

How Can You Help Us?

Small Steps in Speech is privately funded through individual donations and fundraising activities. We invite you to support our work with children through either an individual donation, by participating in one of our fundraising activities or by holding your own fundraiser to support Small Steps in Speech. You can change the life of not only a child but also their family with the gift of improved communication.