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Students advocating through Purdue University's Student Advocacy Council

The Power of Student Advocacy

in Local NSSLHA Chapter on March 10, 2020 March 10, 2020 by Leyna Schroeder

In 1962, Indiana required all children with a hearing loss greater than 80dB to be institutionalized. But one mother, whose child was born with a hearing impairment, knew that with the correct tools, her child…

My Beautiful Stutter—Not Just a Documentary to Me

in Local NSSLHA Chapter on February 18, 2020 February 14, 2020 by Audri Gundersen

I’ve stuttered since I was 3. I always knew I didn’t speak like everyone else and always got frustrated with myself when I talked. I saw an SLP on and off throughout my elementary, middle,…

Demystifying Chapter Honors

in Local NSSLHA Chapter on January 14, 2020 January 9, 2020 by Aya Khalil

We understand earning Chapter Honors can seem daunting, especially when it comes to filling out the application. There are some misconceptions out there that may make it seem like it’s a super difficult process—but it’s…

CSD students at CSU-Sacramention promote Student Advocacy Day

Advocate for the Professions in Just 3 Minutes

in Local NSSLHA Chapter National NSSLHA Member on September 17, 2019 March 30, 2020 by National NSSLHA

As future audiologists and speech-language pathologists, you’re going to spend a lot of time being an advocate—for your clients, for their care, and for the treatments you propose. So, whether you have lots of time…