Meet the Native American Caucus of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

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Pictured: members of the Native American Caucus The Native American Caucus of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology was established in 1986 with the purpose of increasing and improving quality speech, language, and hearing services to Indigenous people who have communication disorders.  While the specific Caucus objectives have evolved over the years, the Caucus regularly works to increase the number of Native American speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and…

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How to Unleash Your Advocacy Superpowers

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Communication disorders touch millions of lives, from hearing and speech sound disorders, balance or voice challenges, to swallowing disorders, stuttering, and language delays. As aspiring professionals, a significant portion of our time will be dedicated to advocacy—for ourselves and for our clients and their well-being. Our profession is shaped by state and federal laws and using our voices is crucial in driving the future of the…

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Applying for Scholarships: 7 Tips for Success

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Whether you just celebrated your first day of college or your last first day of college, your goal as a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) student is to flourish personally and academically. This can include exploring your interests to the fullest—and learning what it takes to become great in this field that we’re all so passionate about. In many ways, this is the best time…

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Albizu University, Puerto Rico:
2023 Chapter of the Year

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Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in the National NSSLHA Chapter Honors program—vying for gold, silver, and bronze status. We’re continuously wowed by the incredible work each chapter puts into reaching their goals . . . and this year was no exception! Check out the full list of 2023 Chapter Honors awardees. Our Chapter of the Year award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of one chapter from the Gold…

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