FAQS

The National Stuttering Association (NSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for people who stutter and their families. Our mission is to create a supportive community through local chapters, public education, and advancing research in the field of stuttering. Learn more about us on our About Us page.

We get this question sometimes and we want to make it abundantly clear that we support every person who stutters 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 you an NSA member only if you paid annual dues. That used to cover the cost of mailing our Letting Go newsletter and made the newsletter a “perk” of membership. Now that our publications are distributed mostly online, dropping the dues requirement enables us to be more inclusive. So people who participate in our programs can identify with the NSA as members whether or not they can contribute financially.

As an NSA supporter, you benefit from possible tax deductions, recognition as a contributor, and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping the NSA reach out to more people who stutter. Your support enables us to provide education, empowerment, and a sense of belonging to individuals who stutter and their families. Additionally, you gain access to exclusive events and resources that further our mission.

If participating in NSA activities has helped you, we hope you will “give back” to the extent you are able to contribute. Over the years, the NSA has grown because people came to us for support, gained self-confidence and strength through our programs, and were then empowered to reach out to others. Are you one of those people?

You can find information about NSA events and meetings on our Events page or by contacting your local chapter. We also post updates on our social media channels and mailing list.