The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Chapter leaders from across the country gathered on for National NSSLHA’s recent Chapter Leadership Summit—a virtual event designed to connect leaders, share strategies, and kick off the 2025–2026 school year. You can watch the full event below: Watch the full recording below: Here are the key takeaways: 1. Chapters = Community Impact National NSSLHA chapters bring students together through service, advocacy, and programming. Last year,…
Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in the National NSSLHA Chapter Honors program—competing for gold, silver, and bronze recognition. Chapters showcase their impact through initiatives in community outreach, advocacy, fundraising, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). From this year’s impressive submissions, the Executive Council selected Purdue University NSSLHA as the 2024–2025 Chapter of the Year. Here’s a look at how their chapter made a difference—and ideas…
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. This landmark law guarantees equitable opportunities in employment, transportation, government services, and more. Thanks to the ADA, professions like audiology and speech-language pathology have been able to grow—grounded in the…
During this special NSSLHA Town Hall event, ASHA staff unpacked the evolving Medicare policy change that’s impacting provisional licensees—especially those working in adult medical settings. From understanding the policy shift to advocating for solutions, here’s what you need to know. Watch the full recording below: 1. The Issue: Medicare’s Policy Shift Is Impacting CFs Medicare recently revised its interpretation of who qualifies as a provider…