Building Community Through Language: Spanish Resources Supporting Hispanic/Latino Students in CSD

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Note: Throughout this piece, we alternate between the use of “Latino” and “Latine” to refer to the same population of students—depending on each individual interviewee’s cultural and language preference. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, language and community—values that deeply shape the discipline of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). To highlight the impact of Spanish/bilingual-focused initiatives in CSD, I interviewed three inspiring…

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Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Perspectives for Future Clinicians

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September is Deaf Awareness Month and a time to bring awareness, celebrate the culture, and achievements of the Deaf community. National NSSLHA is committed to promoting accessibility and inclusion in communication sciences and disorders, by sharing insight and resources to students so they can become future clinicians who provide culturally responsive care. In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, we are highlighting the voices of Dr….

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Top Takeaways from Connecting Across Languages: Multilingual Experiences and Approaches in Communication Sciences

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Providing culturally and linguistically responsive care in speech-language pathology and audiology requires more than clinical knowledge: it requires awareness, flexibility, and intentional advocacy. In this Raw Conversations virtual event, multilingual clinicians and educators shared their experiences navigating diverse patient populations, leveraging their language skills, and finding support in the workplace. Here’s what they had to say. Watch the full recording below: Personal Language Journeys and…

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Top Takeaways: Office Hours: Grad School Search and Applications

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Applying to graduate programs in speech-language pathology (SLP) and audiology can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can approach it strategically and confidently. We spoke with panelists in the field with admissions experience to give you tips on every step—from searching for schools to preparing for interviews. Watch the entire conversation below: 1. CSDCAS Overview The CSDCAS (Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application…

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