This week is #NationalStutteringAwarenessWeek. For the next couple of days, you might notice we’re calling it “National Stuttering Acceptance Week.” But just hear us out!
We want to build on the legacy of those who came before us, advocating for a world where stuttering is not just seen, but accepted. We’ve intentionally shifted the language to move the conversation deeper and foster understanding and acceptance of stuttering as a natural way of speaking.
We’re using awareness to drive acceptance and encourage everyone to also consider using this language. What are your thoughts? Will you be using “acceptance,” “awareness,” or perhaps a combination of both?
Interested in learning about NSAW's history? Head over to our bio to read the blog!
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To kick off National Stuttering Awareness week, the Teen Advisory Council is so excited to share the official 2025-2026 members with an Instagram reel highlighting these incredible teens! 💜🩵 Stay tuned for more content and we head into this week of celebration and advocacy for people who stutter! ✨
Most people only see stuttering on the surface. What they don’t see is everything underneath: the thoughts and the weight people carry before a single word comes out.
Stuttering awareness means understanding that difference. Stuttering acceptance means respecting the person beyond it.
People who stutter aren’t “less than” or “broken.” And for a lot of us, the goal isn’t to erase stuttering. It’s to live with it and stop fighting who we are. That shift matters for everyone.
Ready to get involved? Head over to WeStutter.org.
#Stuttering #NSA #NSAW #StutteringSupport
So… you’re going to the Annual Conference? Let’s talk!
We’re hosting a three-part NSA Connects series to help you feel more prepared and a little more at ease before July. Our second session, featuring Elizabeth Minton and Aidan Marshall-Court, is on Thursday, May 28.
These virtual sessions are a space to ask questions, hear from people who’ve been there, and get a better sense of what the Annual Conference experience looks like. If you’re new, this is a great place to start. If you’ve been before, come share what you’ve learned or pick up something new.
Register at the events link in our bio!
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This is what award-winning research sounds like.
Courtney Luckman brought home first place at NYU’s PhD Live for discussing how stuttering is shaped by social context. Who we talk to (and what we think they expect) can change how we speak.
Her work uses trained actors to recreate real-world pressure in the lab, revealing just how much the listener influences speech. And a clear reminder: fluency and effective communication are not the same thing.
Take a listen!
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One word can say a lot 💜🩵
For National Stuttering Awareness Week, we asked our TAC members to describe the NSA in just one word — and somehow, together, these words say everything ✨
Stuttering can feel isolating. But then you walk into a space where people get it. You hear all kinds of stuttering around you. And for the first time, you’re not the only one.
That’s exactly what the power of community and shared experience does.
Stuttering awareness matters. People and society still need to understand what stuttering is (and isn’t). And stuttering acceptance matters just as much. There needs to be more spaces where you don’t have to change who you are to fit.
We got a space for you. Get involved today at WeStutter.org!
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Teen girls who stutter deserve their own space where they can show up exactly as they are. Our Sisters Who Stutter group hosts a monthly virtual hangout designed just for teen girls who stutter: a supportive space to connect with others and talk about life with a stutter and build confidence together.
Join us for our next Teen Girls Who Stutter Hangout on Sunday, May 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM ET via Zoom.
RSVP at the link in our bio! 💜
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At the NSA, we believe the responsibility isn’t on people who stutter to change how they talk. It’s on all of us to change how we listen. 💜
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We asked our TAC members to share one thing they want people to know about stuttering 🩵💜
12 teens who stutter. 12 honest thoughts. One shared experience.
We’re excited to share this for National Stuttering Awareness Week ✨
What do watercoloring, Scrabble, stand-up paddleboarding, and stuttering support all have in common? NSA Chapter Leader Joanne Summer. 💛
In our latest Chapter Leader Spotlight, we’re introducing you to the longtime leader of the NSA Monmouth County Chapter: a warm, welcoming community where people who stutter can connect and support one another.
We can’t wait for you to meet her. Read the full spotlight at the link in our bio!
#MammothCounty #ChapterLeader #NSAChapters #WeStutter
It’s #NSAW and our Annual Conference schedule is finally LIVE! Talk about kicking the week off strong. 🏋️
Dive into the workshops and social events at the link in our bio.
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