Our Work

The National Stuttering Association exists to ensure that people who stutter are supported, informed, and empowered at every stage of life.

Our work focuses on building community, advancing education, amplifying lived experiences, and expanding access to resources that help people who stutter communicate with confidence and live full, meaningful lives.

We believe that stuttering is a neurological difference, not a flaw to be fixed. Everything we do reflects that belief.

Our Core Areas of Work

The NSA supports the stuttering community through a set of interconnected programs designed to meet people where they are.

Community Support

We create spaces where people who stutter are never alone.

Local and virtual chapters for adults, teens, families, and educators
Peer-led support groups grounded in shared understanding
Opportunities for connection, confidence, and belonging

Education & Advocacy

We challenge myths and promote accurate understanding of stuttering.

Educational resources for schools, workplaces, and families
Advocacy initiatives centered on lived experience
Public awareness efforts designed to reduce stigma

Conferences & Events

We bring the stuttering community together to learn, connect, and grow.

An annual national conference with hundreds of attendees
Regional and virtual events throughout the year
Programming for people who stutter, families, educators, and professionals

Youth & Family Programs

We support children who stutter and the people who support them.

Family-focused resources and workshops
Teen leadership opportunities and peer connection
Tools that support confidence during critical developmental stages

Research & Professional Collaboration

We collaborate with professionals to improve outcomes for people who stutter.

Partnerships with speech-language pathologists and researchers
Evidence-based education and continuing professional development
Community-informed research priorities

Our Story

Since 1977, the National Stuttering Association has worked to enhance the lives of people who stutter through community support, education, advocacy, and research.

Over nearly five decades, the NSA has grown into the largest non-profit organization dedicated to serving people who stutter, their families, and professionals who support them. Our work is rooted in hope, dignity, and the belief that everyone deserves to be heard.

Why Our Work Matters

People who stutter deserve access to community, accurate information, and environments where communication differences are respected.

Through connection, education, advocacy, and collaboration, the National Stuttering Association works to ensure that people who stutter are not defined by fluency, but recognized for their voices, strengths, and contributions.