MembershipMembership in NBASLH is open to individuals interested in: promoting an increase in the number of certified Black speech-language and hearing professionals; promoting improvement in the quality of speech, language and hearing services to Black communicatively handicapped; promoting the research and development of a body of knowledge of the identification, diagnosis and treatment of the Black communicatively handicapped; and the dissemination of information among professionals and public on communication differences and disorders among Blacks. Categories of Membership Professional Member - Holds a graduate degree with major emphasis in or working in the area of speech, language and/or hearing. Professional membership is $100/year. Student Member - Full-time students in training in the areas of speech, language and/or hearing. Student membership is $35/year. Associate Member - The consumer and any other persons showing interest in the speech, language and hearing problems of Black people (e.g., speech-language pathology assistants). Associate membership is $75/year. Life Member - Life Membership is a category of membership available to current NBASLH members who meet the following requirements: (a.) age of at least 65 at the time of application, and (b.) at least 20 years of consecutive NBASLH membership or 30 years of cumulative membership immediately prior to attaining age 65. View additional information about Life Membership, or complete the online application form.
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