In the fall of 2023, members of L’GASP, the Multicultural Issues Board, and the ASHA State Affairs Team—including LGBTQ+ CSDSA Chair, Charlie Lenell—came together to record a lecture to inform and empower professionals with information regarding the legislative landscape surrounding gender-affirming care and advocacy for transgender and gender expansive clients, students, and professionals within the discipline of Communication Science and Disorders. The article “Upholding Inclusive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology” provides a review of some of the information presented and links to resources that state leaders can use to stay informed regarding the legislative landscape and advocacy efforts in this area.
