NATIONAL STUTTERING ASSOCIATION
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The NSA helps people of all ages who stutter through chapters around the country. They also distribute informative and helpful pamphlets to schools and individuals. Knowing there is someone/s with the same problem as yourself is an extraordinary helpful fact. The NSA brings this to light. "You are not alone" becomes energy for your soul. In meetings there is a special bond that occurs. One finds that emotions one has are felt by everyone. Without the NSA one would not be able to reach out to others who stutter, not only to help, but be helped by the friendship and joy.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
action. Seeing the new members who feel welcomed and a part of a new family who are both supportive and generous with their time.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
helping others.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach so many more people.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
AMAZING! If you stutter, know someone who stutters, have a child/teen who stutters or are a SLP... this is the organization to get hooked into. "YOU ARE NOT ALONE" is their motto. How important is that to know when you feel (especially as a child) that you are the only one that stutters. Highly recommend calling/emailing them to learn more. www.westutter.org
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This non profit will inspire you to do things that you thought you could/would never do, provide insight on the latest research & techniques out there, educate society and professionals on stuttering, and empower you to be all you want to be.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Totally dedicated, empathetic, supportive to anyone needing assistance.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been a member of this organization since 1995. It has given me the confidence and courage to deal with my stuttering and to become a mentor for other people who stutter. It's not how you speak, it's what you say that is important. This is a great organization that does amazing work with kids, teens, and adults who stutter. The NSA also encourages Speech Language Pathologists, parents, siblings, and friends to be part of the support process for people who stutter.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
action at the support group I attend for people who stutter and the National Stuttering Association annual conventions. The NSA literally changes the lives of people.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Advertise more in the national publications. They are just now starting to do that.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I have met people who stutter from all different parts of the world. I now speak without the fear, shame and embarassement. The NSA has also helped my wife and I to better deal with my stuttering.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
simply an amazing group of dedicated people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do much more research concerning what causes stuttering. It could also reach out to many more people who stutter.
Ways to make it better...
I had known about this organization many years ago.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Maintaining a source of funds to better educate the public about people who stutter. We have a long way to go in that regard.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the National Suttering Association has given me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone many times. I've been able to speak at various colleges and universities to the Speech Language Pathology grad students.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I highly recommend this organization if you are a person who stutters, parent of a child who stutters,or a professional interested in stuttering. It is a wonderful self help organization that has support groups, publishes newsletters and has an annula conference. Please go to www.westutter.org to join and read more about it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping me to not be ashamed of stuttering.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue to spread the word about speech therapy for people who stutter.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being able to meet other people who stutter and not suffer in silence.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
kind, supportive and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
attract more people who stutter.
Ways to make it better...
I would have joined this organization years ago.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
raising money and attracting new members.
One thing I'd also say is that...
it is a worthwhile organization worth joining for people who stutter.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
This is an outstanding group, well-organized, and providing help for hundreds of people. After involvement in the NSA I started a local chapter because I felt so strongly about what it did to inform, unite, and help people who stutter. As a speech pathologist who stutters, NSA plays many roles for me, and I for it. It provides support for clients I treat; I provide educational programs and advice for people who stutter who write in to the NSA website. The organization is run by very dedicated people.. NSA is a truly OUTSTANDING nonprofit!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
assisting people (adults, teens, youngsters, families, and SLP professionals) find help for their stuttering difficulties.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
NSA is very well run already, by very dedicated individuals
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
It makes me feel so good to see others finding their way, coming out of their shell, and regaining their lives.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
understanding, supportive, real people, compassionate, down to earth
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Spread to more remote areas. Provide more training for speech pathologists, support stuttering research
Ways to make it better...
Spreading the word, assisting people to attend programs, funding new program ideas and intitatives.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding for continued work; encouraging people who stutter to get involved (the problem can be very isolating; many need encouragement to "come out of the stuttering closet"
One thing I'd also say is that...
those involved in the NSA are very caring people
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I've travelled around the world, visiting stuttering associations, meeting people who stutter and learning from experts, but when I came to the NSA the first time, I came home. These people know what they are doing, but most of all, have a heart that is big enough for the whole world to fit in. I gladly use my whole family holiday budget to go back again and meet the people who changed my life and my whole way of thinking. I owe them for turning me into... me!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the faces of those who refound their self esteem, in the tears of happiness of young people who stutter performing on stage, those who have found the strength to change their careers, parents who have found answers and children who can laugh again.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
try to get more money to reach out to more people, as many don't even know the NSA exists.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
how it changes people. Through the conferences, through the local chapters, through people who stutter meeting therapists without any barriers, through the internet and through the everlasting friendship.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
the most dedicated people I've ever met.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
get more (young) people to come to the conferences, produce more material and start a big information campaign, do more for kids and teens, start more self help groups and reach out to all the people surrounding us to give us a better world to live in.
Ways to make it better...
I could go to there would be state funding just like in many European countries, if the children/teen performance group Our Time could perform all over the world to inspire kids who stutter and of course, if i could come to the NSA conference every year!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finances. It's hard to run an organisation with no stabile funding. To be able to communicate should be the state's responsibility. It's a human right. Hoping for private funding is a huge challenge and use of efforts that could be used otherwise.
One thing I'd also say is that...
few people understand how it's like not to be able to speak, to not be able to say your name, be mocked and laughed at, get low grades and unqualified jobs, but most of all, the constant fear of speaking, simply because people don't get it...
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
ive been a member of the NSA for several years. i have seen many people benefit from its workshops and meerings. i am especially fond of their programs aimed at the childre and help end the stigma.
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ive seen great achievements made in easing the stigma for childrem who stutter.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I think this association is doing great at what they do. They helped me educate those that are in my son's life who didn't know what stuttering was. They helped me establish a support group for kids who stutter - they helped me become a better mom and for that I am forever grateful. If you know someone who stutters I would highly suggest this organization.
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Different magazines recently - those ads were amazing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The amount of support you get from people all over the world is amazing. I joined the parent yahoo group and now am friends with other parents and can speak about my fears of being a parent with them. I think that is amazing.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Educate those who know nothing about stuttering, have 2-3 mini conferences every year instead of 1, look into the stuttering gene, help research and find a cure for stuttering.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The NSA is a place where people who stutter can go to for support and to meet other people who stutter. I have attended local support group meetings for over ten years, have attended workshops and annual conferences. The people I have meet who are members of the NSA are all giving people and being involved has changed my life for the better! The NSA offers so many opportunities to meet and interact with other people who stutter and it is so uplifting to see people grow, do the things they want to do and support each other dispite their speech. They have great kids programs too and it has been so inspiring watching kids grow into confident adults. I wish I knew about this organization when I was a kid... but I do know and if you stutter, it will change your life! Because of the NSA, I realize I am not alone with my stuttering and the NSA and it's members all feel like family to me!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
everyone who attends a local meeting, workshop or annual conference. I have seen so many people grow and accept the challenges dispite their stuttering. I have watched kids become confident adults and watched so many people blossom.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
getting to meet so many other people who stutter and maintaining friendships. Having someone to talk to who can relate to me, my stuttering, situations I encounter, is better than any therapy I have ever received.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all very helpful, patient and wanted nothing more but to provide us great customer service!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help thousands of families and people who stutter by having the ability to get even more people to conferences and events so everyone who stutters can experience how great and supportive the NSA and their members are!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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