2024 API Speaker Series

Topic: Raising Silent Voices: Navigating the Path for Asian Pacific Islander Professionals in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Description: This presentation addresses the underrepresentation and systemic challenges faced by Asian Pacific Islander professionals in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Through personal narratives and insights from research findings, this presentation uncovers the barriers of systemic racism, cultural biases, and microaggressions. It proposes strategies for overcoming these obstacles, including mentorship, social support, and advocacy for systemic change. The significance of embracing diversity within the field is highlighted, emphasizing how being both disciplinary and cultural experts can enrich clinical practice and improve outcomes for these culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Attendees are invited to engage in a Q&A session, fostering a collaborative dialogue on strategies to address highlighted issues.