Stay Informed!

Contact your elected officials and encourage them to support programs for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and/or disabled children and youth

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Our Quarterly Newsletter

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CEC 2026 Convention and Expo

Join us in Salt Lake City, UT 
March 11-14, 2026

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Get Involved

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We have opportunities for short term activities, ongoing activities, and projects. Sign up today!

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Read Our Journal

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Communication Disorders Quarterly is a journal of research, intervention, and practices in speech, language, and hearing.

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Improve Your Practice

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We're building our Continuing Education Courses library. Check back for more info. 

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Who We Are

The Division for Communication, Language, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DCD) is the official division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) that serves professionals interested in the education of children with special communication needs.

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