Mission Statement

Our chapter’s ultimate goal is to let our members know that they have a choice. As a person who stutters you can either let stuttering define you or you can define it. We try to show all of our members that they can overcome adversity and define stuttering on their terms.

Our chapter strives to show those who stutter that they can control their stuttering and not let it limit them. By supporting one another we become empowered to live the lives that we please.

Vision

The vision of the National Stuttering Association is to build on our position as the preeminent organization for supporting people who stutter. We will take a leadership role in shaping the way stuttering is viewed and treated, and will be a leading provider of education and information on stuttering. The NSA will expand our support to people who stutter through local chapters, advocacy, educational training, family programs, and publications. We will be a catalyst for research into effective treatment for stuttering encouraging the search for its cause and cure.

Overview

The National Stuttering Association (NSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals through support, education, advocacy, and research. The NSA provides support, friendship, and information to the stuttering community, instilling the sense of self-worth so often missing in the lives of those who battle this disorder. With members nationwide and over 100 self-help support groups in the United States, the NSA provides information about stuttering, increases public awareness of stuttering, serves as a support and advocacy group, and is a referral organization for speech therapy sources throughout the United States. Our support groups provide attendees with the opportunity to share fears, frustrations, and triumphs; practice therapeutic techniques to help control stuttering in a safe and supportive environment; engage in speaking experiences they might shy away from in their daily lives; and, perhaps most importantly, assist others in achieving these goals.