NSA Vermont

03/04/2026

KC Concepcion shared a strong message for those making fun of his speech impediment after his participation in the 2026 NFL Combine. 'I just wanna say something, if you have a speech impediment there is nothing wrong with us,' he said.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

We want to respond to conversations online about a scene in Netflix’s new holiday film, “My Secret Santa.”

In the scene, a young girl tells Santa she wishes she could stop stuttering, and he suggests singing. While well-intentioned, this reinforces an outdated assumption that stuttering needs to be “fixed.”

We recognize that some children and adults who stutter may genuinely wish their stutter would go away, and that feeling is valid. We’re committed to helping people embrace who they are, however they stutter, and to creating environments where ALL forms of communication are accepted and respected.

We call on Netflix to connect with us as a trusted resource. The NSA is here to provide guidance and access to individuals and experts who can help ensure portrayals of stuttering are authentic, accurate, and empowering.

We invite our community to join the conversation here. What are your thoughts?

04/03/2025

First ever 1-Day NSA Stuttering Conference in Vermont - Saturday, May 3rd! Come one, come all!

https://uvmd10.drup2.uvm.edu/cnhs/news/communication-sciences-faculty-host-vermonts-first-stuttering-conference

10/22/2024

With International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) just around the corner on October 22nd, have you checked out https://isad.live/ yet? If not, you should give it a look.

It features some pretty amazing presentations from people who stutter, as well as professionals from around the globe. So many incredible stories from those in the stuttering community.