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How An SLP’s Son Changed Her Perspective on Disability

How An SLP’s Son Changed Her Perspective on Disability

Update: 2025-07-17
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In our second episode recognizing Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Eileen Nordmeyer shares a personal story about the influence of disability on her career.


Nordmeyer has worked in many different settings and practiced as a speech-language pathologist for more than 30 years. When her son was born with a genetic disorder, it changed the way she viewed service delivery. She shares her insights.


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How An SLP’s Son Changed Her Perspective on Disability

How An SLP’s Son Changed Her Perspective on Disability

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)