National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH)

The purpose of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing is to:

• Promote an increase in the number of Black speech, language and hearing professionals;
• Improve the quality of service delivery to Black individuals with communication disorders and differences.
• Promote research that contributes to the body of knowledge on the identification, diagnosis and treatment of Black individuals with communication disorders and differences.
• Solicit and provide financial support for the training of Black students in communication sciences disorders.
• Solicit and provide mentoring support of Black students and professionals in communication science disorders.
• Be an advocate for Black individuals with communication disorders and differences.
•  Disseminate information to the public on communication disorders and differences specific to the Black community.

NBASLH membership is open to anyone who supports the goals of the organization.