The LGBTQ+ Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Association Climate Survey
Charlie Lenell Lunaris, Greta C. Robinson, Jonah Snapper, Kayla HowertonPurpose:
The purpose of the survey was to understand the positive and negative experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other related gender/sexual orientation identities (LGBTQ+) communication sciences and disorders (CSD) students, which were associated with their academic training to learn how to better support these students.
Method:
The climate survey comprised demographic questions, agreement statements, and open-ended responses. Four thematic types of agreement statements included the following: respect for LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups, restroom access, resource availability/awareness, and gender-affirming voice training.
Results:
Only two question responses received an average score of 4 (
Conclusion:
CSD faculty need to improve the climate in CSD for acceptance, resources, and support for LGBTQ+ CSD students.