Black professionals are underrepresented in audiology, speech-language pathology, and communication sciences and disorders (CSD), highlighting a need for greater diversity in the disciplines. Underrepresentation can affect access to culturally responsive care and inclusivity in the…
Posts tagged Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Stuttering Advocacy 101 for Future SLPs
Stuttering is a highly stigmatized speech difference that many speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uncomfortable working with—some are even uncomfortable using the word stuttering.As a person who stutters, I see this as a major knowledge gap…
NSSLHA Roundup: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Welcome to this month’s NSSLHA Roundup, where we spotlight the impactful initiatives of our members as they build more inclusive and supportive communities on their campuses. This edition focuses on DEI events that are making…
Supporting Indigenous Populations as Future Speech-Language Pathologists: Embracing Cultural Strengths and Practicing Cultural Humility
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with a wide range of populations, including Indigenous communities—also identified as Native American, American Indian, and Alaska Native. This population holds a great amount of cultural, linguistic, and historical diversity, along…