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The National Stuttering Association (NSA) supports people who stutter, their families, and the professionals who serve them by fostering community, expanding access to education and resources, advancing advocacy efforts, and supporting research that drives meaningful change. The National Stuttering Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people who stutter and their families. Through local chapters, education, advocacy, and research, we work to build a stronger, more connected stuttering community where every voice is valued. Learn more about who we are and why our work matters on our About Us page.(https://www.westutter.org/about-us)

We get this question sometimes and we want to make it abundantly clear that we support every person who stutters (PWS) in making their own choices. Just as there is no one right way to stutter, there is no right way to seek support, establish an identity, or find empowerment. Some may embrace stuttering openly, while others may pursue speech therapy or various tools. Some people may want to be part of a community, while others prefer solitude. All of these paths are valid and deserve respect. At the NSA, we see every day that support is powerful, but so is choice. We’re not here to judge or prescribe. What matters is finding what brings confidence and comfort in a world that can already be challenging for PWS and the NSA is here to provide support every step of the way.

People who stutter (young and old!), as well as their families, are encouraged to attend. There is a variety of programming for people of all ages, as well as for family members. Additionally, we strongly encourage speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology students to join us.

We used to consider someone an NSA member only if they paid annual dues — a structure that made sense when those dues covered the cost of printing and mailing our Letting Go newsletter. Now that our publications are mostly digital, removing the dues requirement allows us to be more inclusive. While membership no longer depends on dues, we hope you’ll choose to support the NSA monthly or annually.(https://www.westutter.org/donate-to-the-nsa) Your generosity helps sustain the programs, resources, and connections that make this inclusive community possible.

When you support the NSA,(https://www.westutter.org/donate-to-the-nsa) you’re doing more than making a donation — you’re opening doors for people who stutter to feel understood, empowered, and connected. Your gift helps us reach more families, offer life‑changing education and community, and create spaces where people are truly supported. And as a supporter, you become part of that impact. You’ll enjoy meaningful benefits, along with access to special events and resources that bring you even closer to the mission you’re helping move forward. Your generosity doesn’t just sustain the NSA — it changes lives.

Because your support changes lives — in ways most people never see but thousands deeply feel. When you become an NSA Supporter, you’re helping create a world where people who stutter are understood, empowered, and connected. You’re fueling programs that give children confidence, offering families community, and ensuring people who stutter find their people. Your support keeps our resources free and accessible, strengthens advocacy efforts, and expands the reach of life‑changing education and research. The NSA runs on the generosity of people who believe in this mission, and every contribution — monthly or annual — helps us show people who stutter that they are never alone. Becoming an NSA Supporter (https://www.westutter.org/donate-to-the-nsa)isn’t just a donation. It’s a statement. It’s a commitment, understanding, and a future where every voice is heard.

You can find information about NSA events and meetings on our Events page (https://www.westutter.org/our-events)or by contacting your local chapter. We also post updates on our social media channels (https://www.westutter.org/social-media)and mailing list. (https://www.westutter.org/join-mailing-list)

Email us at info@westutter.org(mailto:info@westutter.org)