Join the El Paso - Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. El Paso FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS CENTRAL SOUTH REGION Official NSA Chapter - Texas State Welcome to the NSA El Paso Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Family What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Health Sciences Building – 1101 N. Campbell Street El Paso, Texas 79901 When? Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00PM. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Viktoria Calanche Chapter Leader Get in touch! viktoriacalanche@hotmail.com 915-449-7246 - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Join the Bay Area - Teen stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Bay Area, California TEENS CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS SOUTHWEST REGION Official NSA Chapter - California State Welcome to the NSA Bay Area Teen Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Teens What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 When? Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month between 5:00 - 6:00 PM Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Sridhar Ramaswamy & Charan Sridhar Chapter Leaders Get in touch! nsa.bayarea.speech@gmail.com +14083654341 - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Join the Bellingham - Adult stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Bellingham ADULT CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS NORTHWEST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Washington State Welcome to the NSA Bellingham Chapter! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Adult What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Western Washington University Academic Instruction Center - 259-333 21st Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9171 When? Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30PM. Please contact Chapter Leader David Evans if you plan to attend. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? David Evans Chapter Leader Get in touch! David.Evans@wwu.edu - - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

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Join the Northern Colorado - Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Northern Colorado - Family FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS SOUTHWEST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Colorado State Welcome to the Northern Colorado Family Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Family What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Council Tree Library- 2733 Council Tree Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 When? Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 during the school year. Social meet-ups will be held in the summer! Our first meeting is March 6th. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Libby Cravens, Sarah Boffa & Jessica McGuire Chapter Leaders Get in touch! NorthernColoradoNSA@gmail.com 281-796-8882 (text) - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Join the San Diego - Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. San Diego FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS SOUTHWEST REGION Official NSA Chapter - California State Welcome to the NSA San Diego Family Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Family What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Mission Valley Public Library (next to IKEA) Community Room 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108 When? Meetings are held on the Third Thursday of every OTHER month from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, beginning on January 15th, 2026! We meet during the months of: January March May July September November Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Christy Cazares Chapter Leader Get in touch! sdwestutterfamily@gmail.com - - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Join the Denver - Adult stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Denver ADULT CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS SOUTHWEST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Colorado State Welcome to the NSA Denver Adult Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Adult What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Chase Building, 2696 S Colorado Blvd Suite #345, Denver CO 80222 When? Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? John Raab Chapter Leader Get in touch! johnraab@comcast.net (303) 841-7374 https://www.westutter.org/chapter/denver Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Discover resources for parents of children who stutter. Access guides, programs, and a supportive community. As a parent, you may be concerned about the difficulties your child will experience with their stuttering, both socially and academically. You worry when your child has a play date with new kids. You worry when you put your child on the bus on their first day of school. You may feel isolated with your concerns as your child embarks on new experiences. Remember: "Your child is NOT broken; do not try to fix him.” These were some of the first words that I heard at our first NSA conference. What a relief! My son was okay….The message I heard, and have tried to live by, is that there is much to be celebrated in the life of any child and that there are challenges to be met, accepted, explored and developed to bring that child to the full experience of their being." NSA Parent YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You have a wonderful young person to guide and nourish through the child and adolescent years. The NSA is here to be a source of support, education, information for both you and your child. The NSA supports children, young adults, and parents through the myriad of challenges that you may encounter. We are here for you; you are NOT ALONE! The NSA is Here to Help One of the benefits of being involved in the NSA is that you and your child will be exposed both to adults and to peers who have achieved professional and academic success in spite of – and in some cases because – they are people who stutter (PWS). The NSA is comprised of PWS who demonstrate daily that living a successful, fulfilling, and happy life is the norm, not the exception, regardless of their speech. For more information and ways to get involved, contact our Family Programs Chair Holly Nover. Helpful resources for parents of children who stutter

< Back Previous Matt Phillips Presenter Matt Phillips is a person who stutters, a speech therapist at the Sisskin Stuttering Center, and a PhD student at Michigan State University. His clinical practice with kids, teens, and adults who stutter uses an Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS®) framework and he is passionate about helping people who stutter become more spontaneous and joyful communicators. His research interests center on improving the quality of life for people who stutter. Matt has been a part of the National Stuttering Association community for over 10 years. Next

< Back Previous Sarah Onofri Presenter Sarah Onofri has been involved in the National Stuttering Association (NSA) since 2006. She is the NSA Family Programs Coordinator and is a co-leader of both the NSA Boston Adult Chapter and Family Chapter. She teaches English as a Second Language at an elementary school. Next

Access stuttering research resources, funding opportunities, and guidelines for conducting impactful studies. Conduct Research with the NSA The National Stuttering Association welcomes research partnerships that deepen understanding of stuttering and contribute meaningfully to the lives of people who stutter. Whether you are seeking participant recruitment support or applying for funding, the NSA Research Committee provides review and oversight to help ensure each project aligns with our mission, values, and ethical standards. Our Approach to Research The NSA Research Committee is made up of PhD-trained researchers, speech-language pathologists, and people who stutter. This combination of professional expertise and lived experience helps ensure that every proposal reviewed by the NSA is scientifically sound, ethically responsible, and relevant to the community it aims to serve. We prioritize research that: Aligns with the NSA’s mission and values Protects and respects participants Demonstrates transparency in purpose, methods, and intended impact Recruitment Proposal Review Cycles Research recruitment proposals may be submitted at any time, but reviews take place during three designated cycles each year: CYCLE 1 SUBMIT BY January 15 NOTIFICATION BY February 15 CYCLE 2 SUBMIT BY May 15 NOTIFICATION BY June 15 CYCLE 3 SUBMIT BY September 15 NOTIFICATION BY October 15 Submit a Recruitment Proposal If you are interested in participating in research, or would like to explore studies already approved by the NSA, you can view our current list of approved studies. View NSA-Approved Studies Please Note The NSARC no longer conducts rolling reviews, and all applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based IRB. NSA Research Grants The NSA offers two competitive research funding opportunities each year: $5,000 Graduate Student Research Award Supports graduate students conducting research related to treatment, assessment, or foundational topics in stuttering. NEXT DEADLINE March 17, 2026 $15,000 CASE Research Grant Supports projects that explore stuttering through the lens of Community, Advocacy, Support, and Education. NEXT DEADLINE July 15, 2026 Research Funding Opportunities Questions or Ready to Apply? For questions about research collaboration, proposal submissions, or funding opportunities, please contact: Contact NSA Research Committee Together, we can support research that advances understanding and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people who stutter.

< Back Previous Robb Hurt Presenter Robb Hurt is currently the Dean of Students and Athletic Director at Mill Creek Middle School in Comstock Park, Michigan. He is also the Varsity Defensive Line Coach at Comstock Stock Park High School. Robb has been a coach for 34 years, coaching football, basketball, and Track & Field, and has worked in education for 28 years in various roles. He was recently nominated for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Robb is a lifelong stutterer who strongly believes that stuttering should neither define you nor hinder you. Next