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10/22/2026

🩵 Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day!

Today, we celebrate people who stutter and promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance. Everyone deserves to be heard, respected, and supported in their communication.

Let’s continue to spread awareness, challenge misconceptions, and celebrate all the ways we communicate!

10/22/2026

🎉 Top Donor for Radford Gives Back! 🎉

We’re excited to share that our Communication Sciences and Disorders department earned Top Donor recognition in Radford University’s Radford Gives Back food drive! ❤️

Our department added a little friendly competition to the campus-wide campaign, with each cohort working to collect the most food items. Thanks to the generosity of our faculty and students, we collected just under 350 food items to support the Bobcat Backpacks Program, which provides weekend food packs to children in need in the Radford City Schools district.

A big thank-you to everyone who contributed! Your generosity and enthusiasm made this friendly competition a meaningful way to come together as a department and support children in our local community. We’re proud to be part of a university community that gives back!

10/18/2026

💙 💛 OCTOBER IS DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH! 💛 💙

This month, we’re celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and sharing facts to help increase understanding and challenge common misconceptions.

💙 MYTH: Down syndrome is rare.

💛 TRUTH: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. Approximately 1 in 775 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome.

💙 MYTH: All people with Down syndrome have severe cognitive disabilities.

💛 TRUTH: Intellectual abilities vary from person to person. Many individuals with Down syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and possess unique strengths, interests, and talents.

💙 MYTH: People with Down syndrome are always happy.

💛 TRUTH: People with Down syndrome experience the full range of human emotions. Like everyone, they have their own personalities, feelings, and individual experiences.

💙 MYTH: People with Down syndrome cannot lead fulfilling, productive lives.

💛 TRUTH: People with Down syndrome attend school, pursue careers, build meaningful relationships, participate in their communities, and contribute in countless ways.

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let’s challenge misconceptions, celebrate individual strengths, and recognize the many ways people with Down syndrome enrich their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

10/16/2026

💜💛 DLD Awareness Day! 💛💜

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders showed our support for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day by wearing purple and gold!

DLD is a lifelong condition that affects how people understand and use language, yet it often goes unrecognized. Raising awareness helps promote understanding, reduce stigma, and ensure that individuals with DLD receive the support they need to communicate, learn, and thrive.

We’re proud to stand together to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of language, communication, and inclusion for all! 💜💛

10/14/2026

💬 October is AAC Awareness Month!

We are proud to recognize the importance of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in supporting communication, connection, and participation for individuals of all ages.

AAC includes a wide range of tools and strategies—from gestures, pictures, and communication boards to speech-generating devices—that help people express their thoughts, needs, ideas, and personalities.

Everyone deserves a way to communicate, and communication takes many forms. By increasing awareness, promoting access to AAC, and supporting communication partners, we can help create more inclusive environments where every voice matters.

This month, let’s celebrate the many ways people communicate and the role AAC plays in helping individuals connect with the world around them!

10/14/2026

October is Audiology Awareness Month! 💙

Our is proud to recognize the important role audiologists play in supporting hearing health and improving quality of life across the lifespan.

From identifying hearing loss and providing hearing technology to helping individuals communicate more effectively and stay connected with the people around them, audiologists make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families every day.

This month, we encourage everyone to prioritize their hearing health, schedule regular hearing evaluations, and learn more about the impact of hearing on communication, relationships, and overall well-being.

👂 Better hearing supports better connections. Let’s celebrate the professionals who help make those connections possible!

10/14/2026

💕 WE WEAR PINK! 💕

Yesterday, our department came together in a sea of pink to show our absolute support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We had an incredible turnout from our amazing students, staff, and faculty all standing united in this fight.

We want to shine a special spotlight on two of our own faculty members: Dr. Vrushali Angadi (left), a 3-year survivor, and Dr. Lauren Flora (right), a 5-year survivor! 💕 Your strength, resilience, and courage in this fight are inspiring.

To everyone who wore pink - thank you for making our department a community built on love, hope, and unwavering support. Together, we honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, and stand with everyone impacted. 🌸💪

10/04/2026

⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Peter Meulenbroek

We’re thrilled to feature the research of Dr. Peter Meulenbroek from Radford University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at this year's 2026 SHAV Virtual Medical Conference!

In his session, “Return to Work after Acquired Brain Injury: Approaches and Considerations,” Dr. Meulenbroek dives into vocational re-entry as a dynamic, multi-stage journey rather than a one-time event. He maps out the vital transition phases—from being off work and re-entering the job market to long-term maintenance and career advancement. The core of this presentation breaks down how critical cognitive-communication and social variables impact a client's success. You'll gain valuable insights into workplace "politeness behavior," complex verbal reasoning, social inference, and effective discourse management. Dr. Meulenbroek also shares practical frameworks for shifting assessment goals, balancing hard vs. soft skills, and supporting individuals with minimal prior work history.

📅 Available on-demand: October 1–31, 2026
🎓 Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU

For SLPs looking to elevate their neurorehabilitation toolkit, this presentation offers a deep dive into the latest findings on workplace speech and communication adjustments after a brain injury. Don't miss this chance to integrate these specialized goal-setting strategies directly into your practice!

👏 Thank you for sharing your innovative research and representing Radford University so well, Dr. Meulenbroek!

10/04/2026

⭐ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Vrushali Angadi

We’re proud to have Dr. Vrushali Angadi, Assistant Professor in Radford University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, sharing her expertise at the 2026 SHAV Virtual Medical Conference!

Her presentation, “Voice After Total Laryngectomy: Principles and Practices in Communication Rehabilitation,” provides a clinical overview of communication rehabilitation following total laryngectomy. Dr. Angadi explores alaryngeal communication options—including electrolaryngeal, esophageal, and tracheoesophageal speech—with particular attention to tracheoesophageal puncture and voice prosthesis management. The presentation also addresses individualized clinical decision-making and practical strategies for helping individuals establish effective communication and navigate life after surgery.

📅 Access the presentation October 1–31, 2026
🎓 0.1 ASHA CEU

If you’re an SLP working with individuals following head and neck cancer or total laryngectomy, be sure to check out Dr. Angadi’s presentation! It’s a great opportunity to learn from her expertise in alaryngeal speech rehabilitation and bring practical strategies back to clinical practice.

👏 Way to represent Radford University and the field of speech-language pathology, Dr. Angadi!

10/04/2026

🎉 Welcome to our 3-Year Leveling Cohort! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome these students to the Radford University family and our Communication Sciences and Disorders program!

Our 3-year leveling students have been accepted into our graduate program and will spend this first year completing prerequisite coursework before beginning their graduate studies. We’re thrilled to have them here and can’t wait to watch them grow as they take this first step toward becoming future speech-language pathologists.

Welcome to the cohort—we’re so glad you’re here!

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