voices – Stepping Stones Center

October 25, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® Unites Faith Communities Across America to Center Youth Voices and Well-Being

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, the annual multifaith observance has united faith communities in worship and advocacy to center youth voices and help every child thrive. This weekend, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)—serving as the only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working uniquely at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice—will oversee The National Observance…

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October 21, 2026· Special Education

New Online Radio Platform Launches to Amplify Voices of Artists with Disabilities

By Michelle Diament | October 21, 2026 A groundbreaking new digital radio platform has officially launched, marking a significant milestone in the effort to elevate the visibility and representation of musicians with disabilities. DMFRadio, an online streaming station that operates around the clock, has begun broadcasting a carefully curated selection of music, stories, and creative…

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October 7, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-Texas Spotlights State Changemakers and Youth Voices for Annual ‘Celebration of Joy’

AUSTIN, TX — In an evening dedicated to hope, resilience, and the creative vision of the state’s younger generation, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is preparing to host its signature annual event, “A Celebration of Joy.” Set to take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the gathering serves as both a recognition of prominent Texas…

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October 6, 2026· Speech and Language Therapy

Empowering Young Voices: New Comprehensive Fluency Curricula Streamline Speech Therapy for Clinicians and Families

For speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and parents, the journey of supporting a child who stutters is often marked by a search for structure, consistency, and evidence-based results. Navigating the complex emotional and physical landscape of communication disorders requires more than just occasional exercises; it demands a comprehensive, organized framework that can adapt to the unique…

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October 6, 2026· Speech and Language Therapy

Empowering Student Voices: New Comprehensive Curriculums Launched for Vocal Health and Resonance Therapy

In an effort to provide educators and speech-language pathologists with more efficient, evidence-based tools, a new suite of comprehensive curriculums has been introduced to address critical areas of vocal development in children and teens. These structured programs are designed to assist students in improving their vocal quality, projection, and resonance through healthy, sustainable practices that…

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October 4, 2026· Behavioral Health

Navigating Major Career Transitions: How to Listen to the Four Voices Within When Making Life-Defining Choices

Major life decisions rarely arrive with a clear roadmap. More often, they present themselves as complex crossroads marked by internal friction, conflicting advice, and a profound sense of uncertainty. For one seasoned business leader, a monumental career choice arriving in 2025 brought back memories of a similarly daunting pivot made thirty-five years earlier—a moment when…

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September 26, 2026· Speech and Language Therapy

Empowering Young Voices: New Structured Curriculums Aim to Transform Speech Therapy Outcomes

In the field of pediatric speech-language pathology, the quest for effective, evidence-based tools that bridge the gap between clinical theory and real-world application remains a top priority. A new series of comprehensive voice and resonance curriculums has been introduced to provide speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and parents with a structured, systematic approach to improving vocal…

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