NSA New Haven Chapter

01/26/2026

We gathered at September in Bangkok in New Haven for our second holiday dinner. See you at meetings starting in Feb!

12/17/2025

We gathered at Kaliubon Ramen in Wethersfield for our holiday dinner. We may have a dinner in New Haven in January...stay tuned

10/27/2025

We held our circuit class supporting the NSA this weekend, I think we're gonna make this into an annual event!

Another huge thank you to everyone who joined and donated to our National Stuttering Association Charity Circuit Class this weekend. With your energy, generosity, and support, together we raised $200 for an amazing cause. 🙌

Your donations will help the National Stuttering Association (NSA) continue their mission to support people who stutter by funding:

✅ Youth and adult support groups across the country
✅ Community outreach and advocacy to reduce stigma
✅ Educational resources for families, speech therapists, and schools
✅ Scholarships for teens & adults to attend NSA conferences and programs
✅ Research efforts to improve speech therapy and support tools

Every rep, every drop of sweat, every donation made a difference today - not just in the gym, but in the lives of so many people who deserve to be heard with confidence.

Thank you for always stepping up for something bigger than fitness. This community continues to inspire us. 💪💙

Do Good. Be Well.

10/05/2025

Let’s workout for another cause that truly matters!

Join us Saturday October 25th at 12:30pm
$20 per participant
100% of proceeds donated to

The National Stuttering Association has everything from local chapters to national events. They create spaces where people who stutter feel seen, supported, and proud of who they are. They also raise awareness, educate the public, and help fuel scientific research to shape a better future for the community.

Reserve your spot now - https://booking.cojilio.com/enovafit/online/Menu/SelectAvailability

09/24/2025

We're hosting a circuit class at my gym, sign up and we'll spread the word about the NSA!

Let’s workout for another cause that truly matters!

Join us Saturday October 25th at 12:30pm
$20 per participant
100% of proceeds donated to

The National Stuttering Association has everything from local chapters to national events. They create spaces where people who stutter feel seen, supported, and proud of who they are. They also raise awareness, educate the public, and help fuel scientific research to shape a better future for the community.

Reserve your spot now - https://booking.cojilio.com/enovafit/online/Menu/SelectAvailability

09/03/2025

Podcast episode about stuttering research!

Short Wave: Have a Stutter? It Could Be Inherited

Episode webpage: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/03/nx-s1-5506134/biology-genetic-testing-stutter-speech

Media file: https://chrt.fm/track/138C95/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510351/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR7081053979.mp3?t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5506134&p=510351&d=841&size=13467107

For a long time, scientists have suspected that stuttering — a common speech condition that affects an estimated 1 in every 100 people — could be heritable. Despite how common it is, it's still a remarkably understudied condition. Geneticists Piper Below and Dillon Pruett were determined to fix ...

09/03/2025

Let's talk about this at next week's meeting!

We’ve long been taught that great leaders are powerful speakers. But great leaders are also exceptional listeners, and people who stutter (PWS) often lead with empathy and patience.

If you’re a PWS, you don’t need to change who you are to lead—you already have the tools. Lean into them. Speak up in your own way. And know that fluency isn’t a requirement for impact.

✅ They create space for others to speak
✅ They lead with emotional intelligence
✅ They bring resilience, preparation, and perspective
✅ They know the power of showing up as they are

What makes PWS such powerful leaders?
→ Deep listening
→ Empathy from lived experience
→ A focus on authenticity over performance

In today’s workplace, these skills matter more than ever. If you’re a PWS, you don’t need to change who you are to lead—you already have the tools. Lean into them. Speak up in your way. And know that fluency isn’t a requirement for impact.

Read the full article at linkedin.com/pulse/how-stuttering-can-shape-exceptional-leaders-cswle.

08/14/2025

Our next social outing this summer was bowling. We had a great game at Johnson's Duckpin Lanes!

Join us for our regular meetings this semester, where you'll get to know others who stutter and share your story

07/10/2025

We're doing social outings during the summer instead of meetings. We had fun at mini golf tonight!
Join us later in the summer for kayaking, bowling, or pickleball!

03/08/2025

08/30/2024

I was listening to this podcast episode,

https://youtu.be/8WRieEPV0m8?si=g5AOCl_2jPU_-tpl

and I thought I heard a stutter from the guest, John Ferguson, so I googled him and confirmed it

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/rVVAVwGR6J8Z9XAp/?mibextid=D5vuiz

12/27/2023

The New Haven NSA chapter had a fun holiday dinner a few weeks ago. 🎄 Join us for meetings next year. Second Tuesdays on the SCSU campus