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Hand in Hand Speech Therapy is expanding access to culturally responsive pediatric communication services across New York City and Long Island. Explore our latest recognition, company updates, community work, and media resources.

2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Winners
2026 Recognition Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge - Community Category Winner
Culturally Responsive Care Multilingual Services Mobile & Community-Based Care Neurodiversity Affirming
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The latest from Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand Speech Therapy at the Queens Tech and Innovation Challenge
Recognition 2026

Hand in Hand Speech Therapy wins the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Community Category

Hand in Hand Speech Therapy was recognized in the Community category for its mobile, community-based model of pediatric speech-language care and its work expanding multilingual access for children and families.

View the official Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge announcement →
Coverage

Hand in Hand in the News

Media coverage and stories highlighting our work, leadership, and commitment to improving communication access.

WIBO

A Spirit of Resilience for Sixty Years: A Haitian Founder Built a Business Queens Need. A TPS Ruling Threatens the Community Behind It.

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It's In Queens / QEDC

QEDC Announces the Five Winners of the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

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Bronx Times

Ponce Bank Celebrates 12 Graduates from Its Small Business Bootcamp

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Announcements

Company news

Service expansions and updates from Hand in Hand Speech Therapy.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC Services
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Services

Expanded AAC evaluation and staff training services

Device trials, AAC evaluations, and implementation training for school and program teams supporting emerging communicators.

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Multilingual speech-language services
Multilingual Services

Multilingual evaluation services across NYC and Long Island

Culturally responsive assessment designed to distinguish language difference from language disorder for multilingual children and families.

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Community-based pediatric speech-language care
Community

Care that meets families where they are

Hand in Hand continues to build a mobile and community-centered model connecting families, schools, caregivers, and local partners.

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Community

Rooted in community

Our growth begins with the communities we serve.

Hand in Hand Speech Therapy believes that meaningful communication care should be accessible, culturally responsive, and connected to the places where children live, learn, play, and grow.

Our work is grounded in partnership with caregivers, educators, schools, community organizations, and other professionals supporting children and families.

AccessBringing pediatric communication services closer to families.
LanguageSupporting multilingual families with culturally responsive care.
PartnershipWorking alongside families, schools, and community organizations.
EmpowermentHelping caregivers become confident partners in communication development.
Hand in Hand community-based family care Parent education workshop Community and innovation presentation
Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Recognized for innovation, entrepreneurship, clinical excellence, and community impact.

Winner

QTIC Community Category

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge

Winner

Ponce Bank 1st Place in Small Business Cohort

Ponce Bank Small Business Bootcamp

Award

2026 Best Speech Pathologist in Elmont, New York

Quality Business Awards

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Development

Programs That Have Shaped Our Growth

Growth is rarely built alone. These programs have strengthened our ability to serve, build systems, and expand our impact.

Chase Coaching for Impact

Chase

2025 Graduate

ASHA Leadership Mentorship Program

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Fellow 2025–2026

WIBO Academy

Workshop in Business Opportunities

2026 Graduate

Ponce Bank Small Business Bootcamp

Ponce Bank

2025 Graduate
Our Impact

Impact at a Glance

Supporting children, families, facilities, and communities across New York.

700 Children & Families Supported
650 Evaluations Completed
35 Languages Supported
50 Facilities Served
75 Community & Professional Events
“Finding your voice is a journey we take hand in hand together.”

Our work extends beyond individual therapy sessions. We are building a model of pediatric communication care grounded in access, cultural responsiveness, family partnership, and community.

Magdala Noel, Founder and Clinical Director of Hand in Hand Speech Therapy
Media Expert

Meet our founder

Magdala Noel, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Founder & Clinical Director, Hand in Hand Speech Therapy LLC

Magdala Noel is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and healthcare entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of communication, culture, technology, and healthcare access.

Through Hand in Hand Speech Therapy, she works to expand culturally responsive speech-language services for children and multilingual families across New York City and Long Island.

She founded Hand in Hand with one belief at its center: every child deserves access to exceptional care, because finding your voice is a journey we take hand in hand together.

Areas of expertise

Pediatric speech & language development Bilingual & multilingual assessment Language difference vs. disorder Culturally responsive care Early Intervention AAC & assistive technology Family coaching School-based services Healthcare access & equity
For Journalists & Hosts

Media resources

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Founder bio

Short and extended biography for programs, panels, and press use.

Professional headshots

Approved high-resolution portraits of our founder and clinical director.

Company logos

Approved Hand in Hand Speech Therapy brand assets.

Company fact sheet

Company overview, services, geographic reach, and key information.

Media kit

Press and media materials for journalists, podcast hosts, and event organizers.

Speaking topics

Suggested areas for interviews, podcasts, panels, and presentations.

Suggested speaking topics

  • Bilingual language development and multilingual families
  • Language difference vs. language disorder
  • Culturally responsive pediatric healthcare
  • AAC and assistive technology for emerging communicators
  • Early Intervention and family coaching
  • Expanding access to speech-language services
  • Building a mobile, community-based healthcare practice
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