The International Stuttering Association (ISA),
founded in
Linköping
Linköping () is a city in southern Sweden, with around 105,000 inhabitants as of 2021. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality and the capital of Östergötland County. Linköping is also the episcopal see of the Diocese of Linköping (Church ...
, Sweden, in July 1995,
is a
nonprofit international
support group organization for people who
stutter. The current chair (since 2019) is Anja Herde.
Membership
Membership of ISA is open to national or international self-help organizations of people who stutter. Individuals can become non-voting special friends or honorary members.
[
The first honorary lifetime members of ISA are Jane Fraser of the ]Stuttering Foundation of America
The Stuttering Foundation of America provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Stuttering Fo ...
, and Judith Kuster.[
]
Publications
The Association's newsletter, ''One Voice'', is published once a year and is a joint project with the European League of Stuttering Associations.
International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD)
Together with the International Fluency Association and the European League of Stuttering Associations, the International Stuttering Association celebrates International Stuttering Awareness Day, which includes an online conference on stuttering and a media campaign, every 22 October.
References
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External links
Belgium Stammering Association
1995 establishments in Sweden
International medical and health organizations
International organizations based in the United States
Organizations established in 1995
Stuttering associations