NORTHEAST ALLIANCE FOR SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND HEARING (NEASLH)

Mission

The mission of the Northeast Alliance for Speech, Language and Hearing is to maintain a viable mechanism through which the needs of Black professionals, students and individuals with communication disorders can be met.

Purpose

NEASLH (an affiliate of NBASLH) has been organized as a not-for-profit organization to promote charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, and address the communication interests and concerns of Black communication science and disorders professionals, students, and consumers. NEASLH’s geographical region includes, but is not limited to the following states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

In furtherance of these purposes and in the service of Black professionals, students, and individuals, the Affiliation shall:

  • Promote an increase in the number of Black speech, language and hearing professionals and university faculty.
  • Improve the quality and equity of service delivery to Black individuals with communication disorders and differences.
  • Promote research that contributes to the body of knowledge on anti-oppressive and inclusive identification, diagnosis, and treatment of Black individuals.
  • Provide financial support for the training of Black students and professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
  • Provide professional development for students and professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
  • Provide mentorship for students and professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
  • Advocate for equitable practices in communication as it intersects with individuals with
    communication disorders and differences.
  • Disseminate information to the public regarding communication disorders and differences specific to the Black community.
  • Provide a supportive venue to share inter-collaborative ideas and experiences for Black students and
    practitioners in communication sciences and disorders.
  • Create and maintain alliances with other underrepresented groups to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

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