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Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are constantly striving to make positive changes. There are many ways to participate in professional advocacy including opportunities for students and SLPs at all career levels. In this talk we will discuss different ways to advocate, explore the legislative process, and share state and national level resources.


Learning Objectives:
-Identify opportunities for professional advocacy at any stage in the profession (student to long-serving professional).
-Describe the legislative process as it pertains to professional advocacy at the state level.
-Compare state and national level resources for professional advocacy opportunities.

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Welcome to the OSHA 2021 Annual Conference "Meeting the Moment." This year's conference is a live, virtual event. Many thanks to the researchers, practicing clinicians and students who are offering their time and energy in presenting this year. Thank you, also, to our sponsors who have helped make this event possible. This two-day conference offers up to 14.5 hours of continuing education. We're glad you are here!

Please register [here](https://oregonspeechandhearing.org/event-4452119/Registration) to join the OSHA conference.

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The Oregon Speech-Language and Hearing Association (OSHA)
Our conference features nationally recognized speakers, such as Dr. Ianessa Humboldt and Q Inclusion, and will be open to speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educational assistants, and
students across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 

Examing Microagressions to Promote Diversity in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists serve clients from diverse backgrounds and strive to honor cultural and linguistic diversity. Microaggressions, representing systemic biases within society, appear across settings and affect minoritized individuals. This session will provide clinicians with a framework for identifying types of microaggressions, their impact, and ways to promote inclusion.


Learning Objectives:
-Describe types of microaggressions and their connection to societal biases for minoritized individuals and communities.
-Identify examples of microaggressions within speech-language pathology, and explain their effects in clinical, educational, and research settings.
-Examine and address individual and environmental microaggressions within their own work settings to promote diversity.

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