The organization has provided education and support for children with hearing loss and their families for over 70 years, with expertise in spoken language, called oralism.
A specialist in New York told them John could live a “normal” life if he learned to lip read and talk.
[5] The business incorporated into John Tracy Clinic the following year, with Walt Disney as one of the first board members alongside Spencer.
[citation needed] The organization is recognized as the leader in early childhood listening and spoken language education, as one of the top three centers for pediatric audiology in the Los Angeles area, and as the world’s largest private provider of services to young children with, or at risk of, hearing loss.
JTC’s mission is to provide parent-centered services locally and globally to young children with hearing loss, offering families hope, guidance, and encouragement.