Mission/Vision & Goals: NCSA

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Mission:

The National Cued Speech Association champions effective communication, language development and literacy through the use of Cued Speech.

Vision:

The National Cued Speech Association envisions that:


• Individuals communicate effectively in the language(s) of their family and society.
• Families are informed about Cued Speech along with other communication options.
• Their rights are respected and instruction is provided to facilitate the use of cued languages.
• Students achieve literacy through full access to language and education.
• Educators and institutions respect and implement cueing as a mode of communication.
• Professionally trained and certified cueing transliterators are available.


Adopted by the NCSA Board of Directors 4/18/99 revised Spring 2004

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Goals

EDUCATE
• Be a source for information regarding the use of Cued Speech as a mode of communication.
• Disseminate the results of research through peer-reviewed journals and available media.
• Advise parents and professionals about the use of Cued Speech for communication, language, and learning needs.

ADVOCATE
• Support and promote equal access to communication through Cued Speech for individuals with communication needs.
• Champion the increased use of Cued Speech and cued languages by schools and programs for children.
• Promote education policy among local, state and federal authorities that support early identification of children who are deaf or hard of hearing including education of the parents as to modes of communication available, including Cued Speech.
• Promote the inclusion of Cued Speech in the curricula of university and professional training programs.

SERVE
• Provide a support network for families and professionals who choose to cue.
• Support and promote the delivery of quality Cued Speech services for all users.
• Facilitate research regarding the use of Cued Speech.
• Promote and support professional standards for instructors, transliterators, educators and speech-language pathologists regarding the use of Cued Speech.

Spring 2004

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