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Event Recap: Intersectionality Roundtable
On March 18th, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting our first intersectionality roundtable discussion. Intersectionality is a framework that recognizes how multiple aspects of identity, such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, and class, intersect and interact to shape individuals' experiences of oppression and privilege. Here are some key takeaways from our discussion, which included … Continue reading Event Recap: Intersectionality Roundtable
Acknowledging Discrimination in Educational Settings
This post is part of a series – Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Allies should be knowledgeable about when and how to report discrimination. The ASHA Code of Ethics states the following about discrimination for ASHA-affiliated professionals toward clients, colleagues, and students: “Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services … Continue reading Acknowledging Discrimination in Educational Settings
Ideas for Educators
This post is part of a series – Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Become an Advocate and Resource Become a knowledgeable resource for students by learning your institution’s policies. Know how to report and connect students to appropriate resources in instances of discrimination within the department, university, or clinical education sites. Be … Continue reading Ideas for Educators
Inclusive Practices
This post is part of a series - Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Pronouns and Inclusive Language (Portions of this section were originally published in a standalone article, Pronouns 101) A pronoun is a word that may substitute for a noun or noun phrase in a sentence. When referring to people, using … Continue reading Inclusive Practices
Introduction
This post is part of a series - Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Established in 2021, the LGBTQ+ Communication Sciences & Disorders Student Association (LGBTQ+ CSDSA) is a national student group created by and for LGBTQ+ students studying speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing sciences. We seek to connect and support … Continue reading Introduction
Event Recap: Takeaways from “Working with Pediatric and/or Bilingual Populations as a Queer Clinician” Panel
On Dec. 14, 2022, we hosted a panel discussion featuring four incredible queer clinicians with experience working both with the pediatric and bilingual populations. The aim of the event was to answer questions like the following What are some challenges that may arise from professionals and students at the pediatrics-bilingual intersection? How do we interact … Continue reading Event Recap: Takeaways from “Working with Pediatric and/or Bilingual Populations as a Queer Clinician” Panel
Advocacy In Action: How to Support Transgender People in Your State
Connor Mahon, LGBTQ+ CSD Student Association President, shares why SLPs and SLP students can be strong advocates for the rights of transgender and gender diverse people, and ways to advocate at the state, local, and institutional levels. Read their article in the National NSSLHA Blog, available online. Read more in the national nsslha blog
Creating a Safe Education Environment for Future LGBTQ+ Clinicians
Charles Lenell, assistant professor at University of Northern Colorado and LGBTQ+CSDSA Board of Directors Chair, and Gregory Robinson, associate professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Science and L'GASP Chair offer ways CSD programs can bolster support for LGBTQ+ students in the face of threats to inclusion. Read their recommendations for creating a safe education … Continue reading Creating a Safe Education Environment for Future LGBTQ+ Clinicians
Pronouns 101: A Guide for the CSD Community
NEW: Download this resource in abridged, single-sheet form to use as a handout, post on your campus, or display in your workplace. We All Have Pronouns A pronoun is a word that may substitute for a noun or noun phrase in a sentence. These may refer to people ("You love dogs.") or to objects and … Continue reading Pronouns 101: A Guide for the CSD Community
