National
Black Association
for Speech-Language and Hearing
The symbol used in the NBASLH's trade mark is from the
country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). It means
:...reach out with the echo of understanding and
speak for all to hear"
NBASLH MEMBERSHIP
Membership in NBASLH is open to individuals interested in: promoting an increase in the number of certified African American (Black) speech-language and hearing professionals; promoting improvement in the quality of speech, language, and hearing services to African American communicatively handicapped; promoting the research and development of a body of knowledge of the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of the African American communicatively handicapped; and the dissemination of information among professionals and public on communication differences and disorders among African Americans.
Regular Member
Minimum bachelor's degree with major emphasis in or working in the area
of speech, language and/or hearing.
Student Member
Full-time students in training in the areas of speech, language and/or
hearing.
Associate Member
The consumer and any other persons showing interest in the speech,
language and hearing problems of Black people.
NBASLH Office, 800 Perry
Hwy, Suite 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412-366-1177 Fax 412-366-8804
NBASLH@nbaslh.org