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The Special Interest Division on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Populations was established to study, apply and advance knowledge of normal communication, communication disorders, and service delivery issues that affect African-, Asian-, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, and other culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
CLD Research Conference Update
Hotel Update:
The Division 14 Conference room block with the Hilton Albuquerque is full.
Space is available at the Fairfield Inn, two blocks from the Hilton. Conference registrants who still need to book hotel rooms should contact the Fairfield Inn directly at 505-889-4000 ext. 431. The rate is $74 for both nights, including breakfast.
The conference, sponsored by Division 14, Communication Science and Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, on the State of the Research on CLD Populations: Establishing our Foundation and Advancing Our Science. It will be held at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 6–7, 2008.
Access the preliminary program [PDF], and the registration form [PDF] online.
RTI and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Students - Live forum May 13
Division 14, Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, is sponsoring a live forum event on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8-10 p.m. EDT on Response to Intervention (RTI) framework with culturally and linguistically diverse public school students. During these "office hours," these experts will be available to answer your questions:
- Judy Montgomery, PhD, CCC-SLP, professor, Chapman University, School of Education, Orange, California
- Nancy Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, bilingual speech-language pathologist, Adams 12 Schools, Denver, Colorado
Participants may wish to read the executive summary of the National Literacy Panel, Executive Summary: Developing Literacy in Second Language Learners [PDF], prior to the event.
The event is open to all ASHA and NSSLHA members. It is not offered for CEUs.
Please note: The 2-hour forum cannot be accessed ahead of time. Postings to the forum will be allowed only during the period of the event. Afterwards, the forum content will be archived. If you have questions about forum event participation, please visit the event technical requirements page.
CLD Division to host Research Conference in June
Division 14, Communication Science and Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations will hold its first research conference – State of the Research on CLD Populations: Establishing our Foundation and Advancing Our Science – at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 6-7, 2008.
Access the call for posters [PDF], the preliminary program [PDF], and the registration form [PDF] online.
Perspectives is now an Internet-only publication!
Effective in 2008, Special Interest Division member publications, Perspectives, is now published online-only by HighWire Press. The Divisions went to the new format:
- To respond to affiliates' interests in accessing content online.
- To provide new benefits (e.g., archived issues).
- To save some GREEN. Increases in content and frequency of publication coupled with increasing postage costs have put a strain on Division budgets. Publishing online only will free up resources that can be allocated to other Division programs and member benefits.
- To be more GREEN. Online publishing is a positive step environmentally; it saves resources (paper, energy) associated with publishing hardcopy.
Earn CEUs through self-study of our peer-reviewed publication, Perspectives!
Division 14 is an ASHA CE Provider; Affiliates can earn CEUs through self-study of Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations. Instructions and forms are provided with each issue.
Division 14 Indexes Online
Indexes [PDF] covering all issues of the Division 14 newsletter are now available online!
The Division newsletter features articles of interest on a range of topics related to communication disorders and sciences in diverse populations. (Division 14 Affiliates are eligible to receive a complimentary copy of the indexes by contacting the ASHA Action Center at 1-800-498-2071).
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Resources
Policies and Procedures (ASHA members only)
Other useful references/products/resources include:
Tips for Working with an Interpreter (ASHA members only)
Language Interpreters and Translators
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Vision Statement
To be a leading resource for advancing knowledge of the influence and importance of cultural and linguistic diversity on human communication and the infusion of this knowledge into research and clinical practice.
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Mission and Study Areas
Mission: The mission of the Division is to provide leadership and advocacy for best practices relating to speech-language pathology and audiology services to members of CLD populations, and research, networking and mentoring opportunities for its members.
Study Areas: Bilingualism; procedures for least biased/alternative assessment and intervention; sociocultural factors that may affect speech-language pathology and audiology services to members of CLD populations; etiologies of specific speech, language and hearing disorders that have a greater or differing impact across these groups; professional and public policies.
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- To promote continuing education and foster the exchange of information in the area of communication disorders and sciences in CLD populations;
- To promote research in the areas of normal communication and communication sciences and disorders in CLD populations;
- To promote the development and application of best practices for speech-language pathologists and audiologists who serve CLD populations;
- To serve as an advocate for CLD populations regarding prevention, identification, treatment and education in the area of communication disorders and sciences;
- To provide speech-language pathologists and audiologists with support, networking, and mentoring opportunities in scientific and clinical endeavors relating to culturally and linguistically diverse populations;
- To increase participation of professionals representative of and those interested in CLD populations;
- To facilitate communication with other special interest divisions and encourage the study of CLD groups as it relates to specific divisions;
- To serve as a resource for the Association on issues relating to cultural and linguistic diversity; and
- To facilitate the exchange of information between the Multicultural Issues Board and professionals who are working with, interested in, or representative of CLD populations.
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Perspectives
Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, Division 14's peer-reviewed publication, features:
- News of division activities
- Invited articles on research and clinical topics
- Articles on professional practice, and legislative and regulatory issues
Division Affiliates can earn ASHA CEUs through self-study of Perspectives' excellent articles on research and practice issues! There is no additional cost. (Note: annual CE Registry fee not included.)
Perspectives is published 3 times annually, in March, July, and October.
Check out the March 2006 issue (Note that Perspectives is now Internet-only):
Continuing Education
Division 14 CE activities include:
- Offering Perspectives for self-study at no additional charge
- Sponsoring a Short Course at the ASHA annual Convention on a CLD topic
- Providing a discount on fees for select Short Courses at Convention
Networking Online
- Affiliates-only Web Forum
- Affiliates-only E-mail List
Committee Activities
Division affiliates can serve in leadership roles and participate in division activities.
- Steering Committee - responds to ASHA requests for input regarding policy, guidelines, committees, and other issues; sets Division goals, projects, and programs (see list of current members below)
- The Division 14 Coordinator - heads the Steering Committee and represents the Division on the ASHA Board of Division Coordinators
- Continuing Education Committee – Develops continuing education offerings and manages the CE process
- Affiliate Development Committee – Develops the member recruitment and reclamation recommendations to increase and maintain Division affiliate membership
- Research Committee – Develops recommendations for the Division's contributions to ASHA's research and scientific base
- Mentorship – Develops mechanisms for identifying future Division leadership and mentoring Division affiliates
- Specialty Recognition – Investigates the feasibility of developing a specialty recognition program for bilingual clinicians
- E-mail List
Please join Special Interest Division 14. We welcome your participation!
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Members
Coordinator: Marlene B. Salas-Provance, University of Montevallo, Department of Communication Science and Disorders
Associate Coordinator: Julie K. Bisbee
Karen Harris
Nancy Lewis, University of Colorado-Boulder
Deborah Rhein, New Mexico State University
Perspectives Editor: Barbara Rodriguez, University of New Mexico
CE Administrator: Debra Vigil, University of Nevada-Reno
Ex Officios
Brian B. Shulman, Monitoring Vice President for Professional Practices in Speech-Language Pathology
Gwendolyn D. Wilson, Monitoring Vice President for Professional Practices in Audiology
Leigh Deussing, Associate Director, Special Interest Division Programs
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