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Every year, the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing  (NBASLH ) Annual Convention brings together a powerful community of speech-language and hearing professionals who share more than just a career path—they share lived experiences, cultural insight, and a deep commitment to shaping the future of the field. This year the annual convention is taking place in sunny Long Beach, California on April 23-26^th.

This gathering is more than a conference—it’s a space where stories are heard, ideas are sparked, and support runs deep. That’s why we show up.

Here’s why this event matters to us—and why the work of NBASLH continues to inspire us:

While in school completing your Speech Language Pathology certifications, you likely heard of your ability to travel the country, make memories, and see sights you've dreamed of through travel therapy. Did you know that you can travel while completing your Clinical Fellowship Year? There are many benefits to working in travel therapy as an SLP-CF! Make memories on the road while growing your career in a way you can't with a permanent staff position. Read on to learn why you should consider traveling at this stage in your career:

As a travel therapy or education professional, each new assignment brings the exciting opportunity to experience a different environment, meet new colleagues, and treat a unique population. But adjusting to unfamiliar settings — especially those with different demographics, cultures, and patient expectations — can pose a challenge when it comes to building a strong rapport with patients.

Good communication skills are at the heart of every successful patient relationship, especially for those who frequently find themselves in new locations and varied healthcare settings. Here are some key strategies to help you build trust, ease anxiety, and foster a genuine connection with your patients, no matter where your travels take you.

Making the shift to travel therapy is a career and lifestyle unlike any other, especially for speech language pathologists looking for a life adventure or career change. Here are four reasons why you should consider becoming a traveling speech language pathologist: 

Traveling therapists are physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists that earn full-time pay and benefits on temporary contracts at healthcare facilities and schools across the U.S.  Travel therapists typically partner with a recruiter who learns their preferences and matches them to jobs, helping them work as long or as often as they want.