Multicultural Affairs and Resources

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) addresses cultural and linguistic diversity issues related to professionals and persons with communication disorders and differences. Contact the staff of OMA at multicultural@asha.org.

Developing Cultural Competence

Getting Involved

Projects on Multicultural Activities

Practice Resources

Dynamic Assessment Multi-Media Guide
Issues in Ethics Statement: Cultural and Linguistic Competence
Phonemic Inventories and Cultural and Linguistic Information Across Languages
Working with Internationally Adopted Children
Use ASHA's multicultural Practice Policy documents to advocate for equitable treatment.
Case Study Youtube videos
- Collaboration With Interpreters: Securing Positive Outcomes(YouTube video)
- Practical Assessment and Treatment Strategies for English Language Learners with Language Impairments (YouTube video)
- Serving Clients From Diverse Backgrounds: Speech-Language Difference vs. Disorder (YouTube video)
ASHA Voices Podcast
Live Chat Events

Practice Portal

Information pertaining to cultural and linguistic influences on services are infused throughout the clinical topics in ASHA's Practice Portal. Professional issues specifically relevant to diverse populations include