Why Join?

Choose to be a part of a professional association that fosters your career growth and the integrity of the profession as a whole. ANCDS offers members a variety of resources and opportunities, and we invite you to join us today.

• Build your professional network by connecting with a community of clinicians, researchers, educators, clinical fellows, and students with an interest in neurologic communication disorders. Get involved by volunteering on a committee, connecting with leaders in the field, and making your voice heard.

• Get complimentary access to articles and clinical/evidence-based practice guidelines in apraxia of speech, progressive neurological disorders, dysarthria, and other areas of neurologic communication disorders.

• Access ANCDS upcoming webinars and our webinar archive, podcasts, archived newsletters, current news and articles, and more, with opportunities to earn continuing education units (CEUs).

• Enhance your knowledge and skills as an evidence-informed practitioner through culturally responsive training (ANCDS Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Self-Study).

• Take part in content and events geared specifically toward your work, such as the annual scientific meeting.

• Become ANCDS Board Certified. Show the public and the profession that you have completed the stringent certification requirements to maintain appropriate standards of practice that distinguish you as a specialist in neurologic communication disorders. Board Certification is not required for ANCDS membership.

• Explore opportunities for students. Students can connect with professionals in the field, serve on committees, and apply for the ANCDS Student Fellowship Program. ANCDS membership is not required to apply for the fellowship.

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