Our History:
No Limits was founded in 1996 by Michelle Christie, Ed.D. Recognizing the lack of opportunities for children with a hearing loss to improve their speaking abilities in a fun and non-academic setting, Dr. Christie designed an after-school theater program to help develop communication skills, expand vocabulary and grammar, and understand character development. Through role-playing, cultivating creativity, and developing public speaking skills, No Limits children began to confidently move into the hearing world. 

After witnessing dramatic improvements in the children and receiving countless testimonials from families, peers, educators and the community at large, No Limits expanded to become a national program. To date, No Limits has produced over 100 original shows in 13 states, with over 200,000 audience members witnessing the accomplishments and talents of these inspiring children.  No Limits had the distinct honor of making history as the first time deaf children who speak performed at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and recently made history with its hit production Silent NO MORE at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City.

As a result of its remarkable success, No Limits extended its program beyond the theatrical arts to provide auditory, speech and language training year-round. In 2002, the No Limits Educational Center opened in Culver City, California.  The Center provides services for low-income school-age deaf children and their families.  Services include: individual therapy, academic tutoring, literacy, STEM, arts enrichment, parent education, audiological services, and a Leadership and Mentoring Academy for teens.  In 2013, No Limits opened an additional after-school center in Las Vegas, and most recently, in Oxnard, CA, pioneering the expansion of its services to reach more communities.  As a result of the comprehensive No Limits program, children who are deaf or hard of hearing are learning essential skills that will allow them to attend college and become successful, productive members of society.

​Testimonials:
"Thank you for all the wonderful work you do in changing the lives of deaf children.  Much love and admiration"  -Lily Tomlin
 
"Your work and passion for this cause creates the footprints for a future of possibilities for these amazing children!"  -Tony Robbins
 
"Congratulations No Limits for your endless dedication to children with a hearing loss.  No Limits is an incredible organization and I am proud to support them!"  -Suze Orman
 
"Thank you No Limits for making the world a better place for deaf children."  -Brad Garrett

 “I have 2 deaf children.  The older one is 16, and all I can say is I wish No Limits had been around when he was growing up.  My younger son, who is now 8, has been a part of No Limits for a year and he has thrived!”  -Eric, Parent

“Participating in the No Limits Theater Group was a life-changing experience for Leila (6 yrs old). Her self-confidence blossomed and she thoroughly enjoyed being with other kids like her. As a parent, there is nothing better than watching your child shine. Thank you No Limits.”  -Shira, Parent 
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“I attended the performance and to tell you the truth, I didn’t know what to expect.  The No Limits show [Silent NO MORE] was so professionally and tastefully done and it was an absolute PRIVILEGE to have seen it.”  -Audience member, New Jersey