I am excited to be apart of @NSSLHA Conversations Ableism in CSD Education. Being able to listen to such raw conversations about disabilities is such a great opportunity and I definitely resonate with so much being said. Disability is not a bad word and it’s so important (1/?)
It was great hearing Abby Bogatz speak during our @unonsslha meeting today! I think the ability to be a bilingual speech pathologist is so cool and being able to analyze the language acquisition in two languages is so fascinating.
Thankful to be able to attend @UNOBlackStudies event hosted by Dr. Dawne Y. Curry, the imperialism and colonization of South Africa is something that we are still seeing today! I am learning so much about native south african history and activism.
Learning about the Gaborone Raid in South Africa in 1985 is heartbreaking, “the imprints of the past are found on today footprints” @unonsslha@NSSLHA@unomultiaffairs
Todays our @unonsslha member meeting, I loved listening to our guest speaker Amy Salemo talk to us about @NSLHA1 and the benefits of being a member. My favorite part of the group is advocacy. As someone who wants to serve individuals of our community it’s so important to really
When working with health care professionals. It’s okay to want to have someone that you can relate to or that looks like you. Diversifying the slp and audiology field is an ASHA priority.
The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2021 (H.R. 3320/S. 1679) would increase opportunities for individuals who are from underrepresented backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic minorities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Happy Black History Month! According to ASHA only 3.6% of speech pathologist are black. Representation matters and there are so many organizations that are working to address the need for diversity in our profession. The @NBASLH was established in 1977 and continues to