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Finding Strength Beyond Appearance

Inspiring hope and resilience in individuals affected by cranio-facial anomalies.
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About Me

In a world where appearance is so heavily valued, my goal is to share with you my experiences and those of my family. I challenge myself to  motivate and encourage, especially those who are impacted by cranio-facial anomalies- specifically cleft lip and palate. 

 

My approach using real-life examples, humor, and honesty are the basis of my speaking sessions.

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Are you ready to transform your story?

Book Linda Morris for your next event or workshop.

Speaking Engagements

Linda has advocated and spoken professionally about her Cleft Journey to a number of organizations over the course of 20 years.  As a cleft-affected, hearing-impaired school-based speech therapist, Linda has unique insights.  She has spoken to large groups of Speech/Language Pathologists at the Texas Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, a medical genetics team in Ft. Worth, Texas, and graduate communication disorders classes at the St. Louis University Communication Disorders Department’s course on Cleft Lip and Palate.

 

In 2021 Linda joined the Cleft Community Advisory Council for Smile Train, where she remains as an active and dedicated member of the Cleft Community affiliated with Smile Train.  Linda spoke at the first in person Cleft Con in July of 2022 in Chicago.  She has also been featured on Smile Train’s website in an article entitled:  Linda Morris:  Cleft Rebel (November 7, 2023).  https://www.smiletrain.org/cleftcon

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Testimonials

"Linda Morris brings a unique perspective to cleft palate education and intervention. Not only is she professionally exceptional in her presentation but she has lived her experience and offers a first-hand very authentic and personal element to her speaking. Linda shares her professional and life experiences with her audiences which benefit other therapists, medical professionals, parents, educators and individuals who are living with clefts and other related conditions. She brings perspective to those seeking to treat individuals with cleft palates, as well as support and hope for children and adults with clefts of varying degrees of severity. As a fellow speech and language professional, I am always excited to know when Linda is speaking because I not only learn so much, but I always leave inspired and ready to be a better more empathetic professional to the clients I serve."

Yvonne Hall, MS/CCC-SLP

Speech Pathologist

Contact Me

Contact Linda Morris to inquire about speaking engagements and workshops.

314-210-2836
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LBM21262@gmail.com  linkedin.com/in/linda-b-morris
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USA
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