Speech-Language Pathologists as Advocates, Activists and Aides – Recorded Webinar
Presented by: Dorian Lee-Wilkerson, PhD, CCC-SLP
AUGUST 1, 2021 – AUGUST 1, 2026
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- Identify the professional roles of advocacy, activism, and aide that reflect practice at the top of the license.
- Describe the ways the professional roles of advocacy, activism, and aide support inclusive practices
- Describe the ways the professional roles of advocacy, activism, and aide enhance clinical outcomes

Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Dorian Lee-Wilkerson, PhD, CCC-SLP is an associate professor and department chair of the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University. She is an ASHA fellow and former Chair of ASHA’s Multicultural Issues Board. Her areas of scholarship include cultural competence, substance abuse and scholarship of teaching.
Course Agenda
Agenda:
- 0-10 minutes: Introduction
- 10-25 minutes: Practice at the top of license: Fulfilling our roles as advocates, activists and aides
- 25-45 minutes: Applying models of disability: Defining our professional roles
- 45-55 minutes: Applying inclusive practices: Meeting the needs of the diverse populations we serve
- 55-75 minutes: Case exploration – contrasting models and practices in breakout rooms
- 75-90 minutes: Discussion and Q&A
- 90-105 minutes: Case exploration – contrasting models and practice in breakout rooms
- 105-120 minutes: Discussion and Q&A
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this webinar is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com