Jane Fraser Represents the Stuttering Community at Awards Dinner Honoring James Earl Jones

New York City (May 9, 2011) — Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.StutteringHelp.org), represented the stuttering community today at the prestigious Monte Cristo Awards dinner honoring legendary actor James Earl Jones.

“James Earl Jones has been an inspiration to the stuttering community for decades,” said Ms. Fraser. “He has courageously shared his own personal experiences with stuttering for the benefit of all. When we think of eloquence and fluency of speech, we think of Mr. Jones as the ultimate role model.”

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Actor Colin Firth Named Honorary Chairman of National Stuttering Awareness Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 9, 2011) — Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth has been named  honorary chairman of National Stuttering Awareness Week, May 9-15, 2011.

“Colin and the entire cast and crew of The King’s Speech have done such an amazing job raising awareness for the stuttering community,” said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. “Our focus during  this special week  and the months and years to come will be to convert that awareness into action.”

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Parents: Are You Concerned About Your Child’s Speech?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (May 9, 2011) — Many children may stutter some as they learn to talk. During this time, as your child’s speech and language, thinking, and motor skills are still developing, it may be hard for them to get their words out.

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International Stuttering Community Honors Extraordinary Film
New York City (April 18, 2011) — The Stuttering Foundation and The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children honored the Academy Award-winning film The King’s Speech at a gala event in New York City today.

The King’s Speech, which will be released on DVD tomorrow, is enthusiastically supported by the stuttering community for the positive attention it has brought to stuttering.

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The Stuttering Foundation: PG-13 Version Speaks to Teens

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 31, 2011) —  Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to the new PG-13 version of The King's Speech, which will be released in theaters tomorrow, April 1:

"We are hearing daily from teens who are excited by the opportunity to see this film on their own!  Anything that broadens the audience will increase awareness of stuttering for all ages," Fraser said.

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Stuttering Reigns King at the Oscars

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (February 27, 2011) – Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to the Oscar awards:

“It is an eloquently golden night for people who stutter. The King’s Speech has been a godsend for the entire stuttering community.

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The Stuttering Foundation: A Salute to The King's Speech

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2011) — "The King's Speech has truly given a voice to the voiceless, hope to those who had none, and courage to those who struggle daily to be heard," said Stuttering Foundation President Jane Fraser.

“By enlightening the public to the challenges that people who stutter face, The King's Speech has raised awareness to a level never before seen and won the heartfelt support of the 68 million people who stutter worldwide,” she said.

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'At Least 68 Million Votes' for The King's Speech

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (February 16, 2011) – Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to the upcoming Oscar awards:

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Another Standing Ovation for The King's Speech

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (January 30, 2011) – Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to tonight’s “SAG Awards”:

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Stuttering Foundation Gives The King’s Speech A Hero’s Welcome

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (January 25, 2011) – Jane Fraser, president, The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org), issued the following reaction to today’s Oscar nominations:

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