Community Involvement

The Equity Series is a 2 Day virtual continuing education event featuring speakers and topics that represent the needs of students, clients, patients, and colleagues from marginalized and minoritized communities. We recognize the inequities that exist and are dedicating our collective energy to being a part of the solutions. During this 2 Day experience, presenters from the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, occupational therapy, school psychology, and education, will lead practical, yet transformative sessions. This year's theme is Rethinking Equity! We are shifting from good intent to extraordinary impact and ACTION. Equity is intentionally ensuring that EVERYONE has access and opportunity to what they need to succeed and thrive. Join us as we identify and address topics like AAC for…

Roundtree Group, PLLC in partnership with NBASLH, sponsors two current graduate and undergraduate students or NBASLH 2023 Convention by covering the cost of student registration waivers for the 2023 convention in Washington DC. Interested applicants enrolled full time in a Speech-Language program, that identified as Black or African American were asked to submit a short video/Tik Tok/IG Reel (60 -120s) or a short essay (200-250 words) that highlighted what it means to be a "culturally responsive practitioner and why it is important."

The 40 Under Forty Awards recognize Southernites, under the age of 40, who have made significant contributions to their professional disciplines, local communities and/or the preservation of Southern University. Established in 1880, Southern University and the A&M College System is the only historically Black university system in America (www.sus.edu). “I am honored to have received this award and recognition from my undergraduate institution. I believe I am a part of a legacy of Black professionals who Southern University has ‘raised’ and sent out into this global society to accomplish great things,” says Jackson. “It is especially exciting for me to represent being the first Black man in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders to receive this award from Southern.…