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.