As members and future members of a field where cultural awareness stands at the forefront of our work, it’s important that we continue to seek information and adopt a lifelong learning mindset. This Native American…
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Breaking the Norm: Experiences as a Male-Identifying Student in a Predominantly Female Field
For male-identifying students, their first day in a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program may feel different. Men make up only 4.1% of undergraduate CSD students, 3.7% of speech-language pathology master’s students, and 8.9% of…
Disability, Advocacy, and Navigating Grad School
July is Disability Pride Month—a time to acknowledge the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of individuals with disabilities. It also marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed on July 26, 1990….
Practicing Pride: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Clients and Colleagues in CSD
Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, visibility, and the power of community. For those of us studying or working in audiology and speech-language pathology, it’s also a moment to reflect on how we…