Spotlight on our Chapter of the Year: Purdue University

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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…

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Disability, Advocacy, and Navigating Grad School

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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…

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Top Takeaways: NSSLHA Town Hall: Understanding the Impact of Medicare Changes

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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…

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Practicing Pride: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Clients and Colleagues in CSD

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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 can intentionally show up for our future clients, colleagues, and each other—especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Navigating a Changing Landscape In recent years, the profession of speech-language pathology has…

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