Endowments at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders provide lasting support for the treatment, training, and research that transform lives every day. An endowment is a permanent fund in which the principal is invested and only a portion of the earnings are used each year, ensuring that your generosity has an enduring impact for generations to come.
We invite you to explore the endowed funds that make our work possible and to consider creating your own legacy of impact through an endowed gift. Together, we can ensure that every individual has access to the life-changing and transformative care they deserve.
Endowments established 2020 – 2025
Lougeay Clinical Leadership Endowment
The Lougeay Clinical Leadership Endowment is designed to support early intervention programs in pediatric speech-language therapy. This fund is focused on fostering leadership in clinical care and enhancing the support provided to both patients and their families at the Callier Center.
Thoele Fund for Group Therapy Programs
Established to support families with limited financial resources, the Thoele Fund helps provide access to speech therapy, feeding disorder treatment, and language programs. It also funds innovative research and technological advancements at the Callier Center aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with communication disorders.
Thomas F. Campbell Prize at the Callier Center
The Thomas F. Campbell Prize recognizes leaders who have made groundbreaking contributions to the field of communication disorders. The endowment supports research advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, celebrating significant achievements and fostering future innovation.
Dr. Maynard and Mrs. Rosemarie Ewton Endowment for Research, Treatment, and Training for Early Childhood Development in Autism
Dedicated to advancing research, treatment, and training in early childhood autism development, the Ewton Endowment for Research, Treatment, and Training for EC Development in Autism, provides vital resources to support both clinical research and the care of children with autism, particularly for families who face financial hardships.
Fowler Family Fund for Speech Camp
The Fowler Family Fund for Speech Camp provides crucial support for children and families who require speech and articulation therapy services but face financial challenges. This fund helps cover participation fees for the Callier Center’s speech therapy camps and programs, ensuring access to effective therapy.
Joyce and Larry Lacerte Pediatric Patient Care Endowment
The Joyce and Larry Lacerte Pediatric Patient Care Endowment provides essential financial support for pediatric patients under 18 and their caregivers who struggle with financial barriers. The fund helps cover clinical services, program fees, and other necessary resources, ensuring that young patients receive the care they deserve.
Mrs. Suzanne Caruso and Mr. Stephen Saldanha NWC Endowment for Patient Care
The Mrs. Suzanne Caruso and Mr. Stephen Saldanha NWC Endowment for Patient Care provides vital financial assistance to those with limited means, ensuring access to crucial care and services at the Callier Center. This endowment helps ensure that every patient can benefit from the Center’s comprehensive programs and services.
Vaughn and William Gross NWC Endowment for Patient Care
The Vaughn and William Gross NWC Endowment supports patients and families who face significant financial barriers to accessing essential care at the Callier Center. The fund provides direct assistance for clinical services, program participation, and necessary equipment, ensuring no one is excluded from care due to financial challenges.
Mrs. Rosemarie and Dr. Maynard F. Ewton, Jr. NWC Endowment for Patient Care
The Mrs. Rosemarie and Dr. Maynard F. Ewton, Jr. NWC Endowment is dedicated to assisting patients with limited financial resources in accessing comprehensive care. The fund is specifically designed to support treatment, program fees, and any necessary resources that ensure patients receive the highest standard of care at the Callier Center.
Austell Family Endowment Fund for Pediatric Care
The Austell Family Endowment Fund is a crucial resource for the Callier Center’s pediatric patients and their caregivers. This fund helps alleviate financial barriers for families, covering costs such as program fees, clinical services, and necessary equipment, ensuring that children and families have the support they need for optimal care.
Endowments established prior to 2020
Dr. Tom Campbell Fund for Callier’s Mission
The Dr. Tom Campbell Fund is a vital resource for the Callier Center, supporting its mission to provide exceptional care for individuals with communication disorders. With unrestricted funding, this endowment helps maintain the Callier Center’s high standards of service and allows for continued excellence in treatment, outreach, and innovation.
Northwood Woman’s Club Endowment for Callier Center Patient Care
The Northwood Woman’s Club Endowment is dedicated to helping patients and families who face financial challenges in accessing care. This fund ensures that no patient is turned away due to financial constraints, covering a range of essential services from clinical treatments to program fees.
Shreena Bhakta Camper Scholarship Fund
The Shreena Bhakta Camper Scholarship Fund supports the Callier Center’s Cochlear Implant Camp by offering scholarships to children in need of financial assistance. This endowment enables children who would otherwise be unable to attend to benefit from the camp’s specialized listening and speech-language therapy programs.
Lee Wilson Fund
The Lee Wilson Fund honors Dr. Wilson’s enduring contributions to the Callier Center for Communication Disorders and UT Dallas. This endowment is dedicated to enhancing patient care, providing critical financial resources that allow for the continued delivery of high-quality services to those in need.
Durrant Family Endowment
The Durrant Family Endowment provides vital hearing aids and related services to pediatric patients at the Callier Center. This fund plays a pivotal role in ensuring that young patients have access to the necessary tools for improved communication and hearing health.
Behavioral and Brain Sciences Opportunity Fund
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences Opportunity Fund was created to benefit both the Center for Children and Families and the Callier Center for Communication Disorders within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at UT Dallas. The fund provides flexible resources that allow the executive directors of these centers to address their most pressing needs, ensuring both centers continue to serve their communities effectively and innovatively.
Paula R. Dennard Opportunity Fund for Pediatric Autism Care
The Paula R. Dennard Opportunity Fund provides unrestricted support for pediatric autism care at the Callier Center. The fund allows the Center’s director to allocate resources where they are most needed to advance research and clinical care for children with autism spectrum disorders.
For the Advancements in Fluency Disorders and Communication Technology Opportunity Fund
The Advancements in Fluency Disorders and Communication Technology Opportunity Fund supports innovative projects aimed at improving the understanding of fluency disorders and advancing communication technology. This endowment enables the Callier Center to pursue groundbreaking research and development in these critical areas.
Jan Lougeay Excellence in Clinical Training Opportunity Fund
The Jan Lougeay Excellence in Clinical Training Opportunity Fund is dedicated to supporting the professional development of clinicians at the Callier Center. This fund offers flexible resources that enhance clinical training and ensure the Center’s staff is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care.
Howard B. and Lois C. Wolf Opportunity Fund for Clinical Care for the Hearing Impaired
The Howard B. and Lois C. Wolf Opportunity Fund was created to honor the legacy of Howard Wolf and his service to the Callier Center. This endowment helps provide specialized care for individuals with hearing impairments, ensuring they receive the treatment and support they need to thrive.
Cochlear Implant Program Opportunity Fund
The Cochlear Implant Program Opportunity Fund, founded through a generous gift by Melissa and Ben Sweeney, allows the Callier Center to advance its cochlear implant program. The fund offers flexibility, supporting the program’s growth and ensuring that it continues to provide high-quality, individualized care to pediatric patients and their families.
Foundation for Callier Center – 2003 Crystal Charity Ball Cochlear Implant Endowment
The 2003 Crystal Charity Ball Cochlear Implant Endowment provides crucial support for the Callier Center’s Cochlear Implant Program. This endowment helps advance the program’s ability to deliver cutting-edge treatments and services to patients who benefit from cochlear implantation.
Callier Center for Communication Disorders Endowment / EEF Callier Center for Communication Disorders Endowment
These foundational endowments, established in 1994 and 2000, provide ongoing support for the operation and growth of the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. With this funding, the Center can continue offering vital services to individuals affected by communication disorders, expanding its reach and impact.
David Bruton, Jr. Endowment Fund
The David Bruton, Jr. Endowment Fund is essential for the continued operation of the Aram Glorig Auditorium, where key events such as lectures, conferences, and academic classes are held. Additionally, since 2011, this endowment has expanded to support the Callier Center’s efforts in treating individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
