Since 1960, we’ve believed that every child deserves to be heard. But as our community has grown, so has our mission.
From a toddler’s very first word to an adult reconnecting with their family through new hearing technology, we are here for every stage of life.
Our New Mission: "The mission of The Hearing & Speech Center is to improve the lives of people with varied hearing and speech abilities through treatment and education."
Whether it’s "twinkle or wrinkle," we are committed to serving the entire person across their entire lifespan. As we celebrate our 65th Anniversary, we invite you to help us write this next chapter.
✨ How you can help: Your year-end gift ensures that communication, connection, and hope remain possible for everyone who walks through our doors.
🎄Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Hearing & Speech Center.
Thank you all for being apart of the HSC Family!
12/24/2025
65 Years And a Mission for Everyone.
As we celebrate our 65th Anniversary and announce our expanded mission to serve the entire person across the entire lifespan, we want to show you the scale of our impact!
We proudly served clients from twinkle to wrinkle across 74 Kentucky counties this year. Your donation ensures we can continue offering sound beginnings to every person—young or old—who needs our help.
Sarah is the internal engine of The Hearing & Speech Center. She is responsible for staff support and ensuring our facility is a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for every client and team member.
Specialty at HSC: Facilities, Human Resources, Employee Relations
Best Part of the Job: The best part of my job is that I get to connect with all departments as well as clients and kids!
When not in the Office: When I am not in the office I am spending time with my 2 fur babies
We are so thankful for Sarah and her ability to make sure our operations run smoothly!
12/23/2025
We are closing early today!
12/21/2025
And with that, we wrap up another WONDERFUL year here are The Hearing and Speech Center! Thank you to each and every person who has helped us live our mission and provide sound beginnings. ❤
12/17/2025
Happy National Device Appreciation Day! 🥳
Today, we're shouting out the incredible devices that transform lives every single day at The Hearing & Speech Center (HSC). These aren't just gadgets; they are keys to connection, communication, and confidence.
Hearing Aids: For many, they're the bridge back to conversations, music, and the sounds of life.
Cochlear Implants: A profound piece of technology opening the door to sound and speech for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss.
AAC Devices (Communication Boards, Speech-Generating Devices): Giving a voice to those who need it most, ensuring everyone has the power to express themselves.
We are so appreciative of the technology that helps people listen, talk, and connect! ❤️
12/16/2025
Meet Meghan!
Meghan is part of our invaluable Client Care Team, and she is often the very first person you speak to when you call or visit The Hearing & Speech Center!
Specialty at HSC: I specialize in insurance verifications, coordinating interpreters, and audiology billing
Best Part of the Job: The best part of my job is working behind the scenes to make sure every family’s billing and insurance process runs smoothly, supporting our team’s mission of helping our clients thrive.
When not in the Office: I enjoy spending time with my family, grabbing a coffee and going shopping, catching up on a good book, or sneaking in a quick nap.
We are so grateful to have her driving the mission here at HSC. Need to book or adjust an appointment? Call Meghan and the team at (859) 268-4545!
12/14/2025
12/13/2025
A reminder of the Holiday Schedule.
12/12/2025
We are so excited to officially unveil our entry into the spectacular Mustard Seed Hill Gingerbread Competition!
Our edible masterpiece celebrates our mission with the theme: "65 Years of Sweet Sounds." This year marks our 65th anniversary of providing sound beginnings for and our house is a sweet tribute to every voice we've helped find.
It took a dedicated team, lots of icing, and a few dropped gumdrops, but we are thrilled with the final result. We were honored to bring home the 2nd place prize!
12/12/2025
Due to our winter weather, we will be opening at 9:00 this morning (Friday, December 12th) to give our road and lot crews time.  Please stay warm and safe. 
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Since 1960, The Hearing & Speech Center has been committed to a mission of teaching children with hearing, speech and language impairments to listen and talk by providing them with high quality educational, therapeutic and family support services. The Hearing & Speech Center (HSC) was founded in 1960 as the Lexington Deaf Oral School and has been Central Kentucky’s leader in oral deaf education for preschool children ever since. Today, HSC’s programs offer the comprehensive educational, clinical and care services for a family dealing with hearing loss and/or speech/language delays in one location.
In 2019, HSC provided educational, hearing, and speech services to over 1,200 individuals from over 65 counties across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. HSC’s goal is for children and adults to leave HSC with the language and independence to be active participants in their community and that no one is defined by their communication delay.
The Hearing & Speech Center programs include:
1. Hearing and Hearing Aid Services for all ages (including auditory testing, middle ear evaluations, and hearing aid evaluations and consultations.) Beginning in 2018, LHSC is now able to provide Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing for infants.
2. Cochlear Implant Services (including audiological and speech perception assessments, pre-and post-implant training for patient and family, programming the device, and auditory-verbal therapy).
3. Speech/Language Therapy Services -including speech/language evaluations, aural (re) habilitation, Listening and Spoken Language therapies, speech/language therapy, and early intervention collaboration. In 2018, HSC began providing listening and spoken language services via tele-intervention.
4. Early Learning Center providing quality educational programming focused on teaching all children both with and without hearing or speech/language delays to listen and talk, serving children 6 weeks of age through kindergarten.
