17-year-old AIS client, Benji Schussheim, wrote an editorial for NBC News THINK about stuttering, Vice President Joe Biden, and imagining the opportunity to help the world understand the paradox of stuttering.
The American Institute for Stuttering was included in a recent Ezvid Wiki video featuring 8 different organizations in New York dedicated to specific medical conditions.
Dr. Heather Grossman interviewed by the L.A. Times
September 16, 2019
Amidst Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, the L.A. Times published a story about his experiences with stuttering. AIS Director Dr. Heather Grossman was interviewed to provide expertise on stuttering and how to (and how not to) interpret his speech errors.
The 13th Annual AIS Gala was our largest and most impactful yet
July 11, 2019
Actor and AIS Board Member, Emily Blunt, served as Emcee for the evening, and she helped to celebrate AIS and our Honoree, Nolan Russo. Special thanks to our Gala Co-Chairs this year, Arthur Blank, Jack Welch, and Amgen.
American Institute for Stuttering Receives Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
October 17, 2018
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has been investing in innovative programs that transform the lives of youth and their families since 1995. “Having struggled with stuttering myself, I have made it my mission to continue to help the stuttering community,” said Arthur Blank, chairman of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “The American Institute for Stuttering is truly a world-class operation, and I look forward to their growth and efforts in the greater Atlanta area.” Arthur M. Blank has been a long-time supporter of AIS and the therapies they provide.
