National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)

Want to know how Big Questions can benefit your team? Unlock this opportunity today! Dive into our informative webinar and learn about securing a grant to fund your event. Let's leverage the Big Questions Debate Program together. Check it out ➡ https://bit.ly/4isxRhF

Alumni Week is coming up from January 27–31, and we are excited to host our first-ever NSDA Alumni Community Call on Thursday, January 30! Join us to learn more about the community and all it has to offer, while connecting with other alumni and the NSDA Alumni team. ➡ https://bit.ly/3VOHDAK

📢 Calling all alums! When you claim your alumni membership, you will get exclusive invitations to join special events like our recent live Q+A with NSDA alum and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Be sure you're on our next guest list and join our alumni community today! ➡️ bit.ly/NSDAAlumni

Have you seen Wicked in theaters yet? Did you know that both Idina Menzel and Bowen Yang are alums of speech and debate? We love spotting our alumni on the big screen! We know alumni go on to do many incredible things in their lives and careers. We want to stay in touch to celebrate your accomplishments and keep you up to date with ways you can continue to make an impact on this activity. Join now ➡️ bit.ly/NSDAAlumni

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Claire Chi! She is a 2024 graduate of State College Area HS in Pennsylvania and the Founder and Executive Director of Dancing Against Hunger, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to relieve food insecurity, while providing accessible dance education and sparking passions for dance for all. 🏆

Dellara, content creator and social justice advocate, champions access to speech and debate as essential for building skilled, empathetic leaders. As an NSDA ambassador, she is using her platform this Giving Tuesday to raise awareness and vital funds to support speech and debate programs—making an immeasurable impact on the future of this activity. With our current match, your donation will be DOUBLED! Give today! ➡https://bit.ly/3ZAOksv

“It can’t just be students with disabilities speaking up for students with disabilities, we have to have allies.” Advocating for diversity not only boosts cultural awareness but most importantly creates space for inclusion and fosters belonging where people feel valued. #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities

“Inclusion doesn’t need to be scary.” By celebrating and sharing our genuine selves, we gain a greater appreciation of each other and the diversity that surrounds us. #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities

“When people learn that I have a disability … they don’t really know how to react” It is important that we find value in each other’s experiences, differences, and unique characteristics as it enables us to respond with relevance, empathy, and compassion. #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities

The Abilities United coaches' caucus, formerly Persons with Disabilities, welcomes coaches with diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and cognitive identities to share insights and help build a community for underrepresented coaches. Help stop the stigmas around disabilities, both apparent and non-apparent, and join in conversations on topics such as access, inclusion, and opportunity in a safe and private space. Learn more and connect with other coaches on our website ➡ https://bit.ly/4bFWcg1