About Bilingual Speech Resources

Impactful Training & Resources To Help SLPs (and their communities) Evolve

SLPs often face the challenge of navigating diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes while striving to provide equitable and effective care. Bilingual Speech Resources (BSR) was created to empower practitioners with culturally responsive tools and training that bridge these gaps.

Whether you’re seeking practical strategies to better serve multilingual students or looking for evidence-based solutions to distinguish language differences from disorders, BSR offers a community-driven approach to help SLPs evolve their practice with confidence.

Combining In-Depth Research with Lived Experience

Bilingual Speech Resources stands out by merging the latest in research with the lived experiences of diverse communities.

Every resource, training, and download is built on a foundation of culturally responsive practices and firsthand insights. BSR doesn’t just provide tools—it offers a perspective that acknowledges the unique strengths of multilingual students while addressing systemic challenges. This dual approach ensures that SLPs aren’t just checking boxes but are truly transforming their work to create inclusive and impactful outcomes.

Yes, Your Work Can Be Both Easier and More Impactful

We understand the frustrations SLPs face—from limited resources to balancing workload demands with the need for cultural competence. BSR’s offerings are designed to save you time while enhancing the effectiveness of your interventions. By equipping you with ready-to-use materials, actionable insights, and professional development opportunities, we make it possible for you to achieve meaningful results without feeling overwhelmed. With BSR, you’ll gain the tools to elevate your practice and make a lasting impact.

Founded by an Award-Winning Continuing Education Creator

Bilingual Speech Resources was founded by Nia Thomas, an accomplished speech-language pathologist with a decade of experience in education and a passion for equity in multilingual settings. Nia earned her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders and Black Studies with a minor in Linguistics from the State University of New York at New Paltz, graduating magna cum laude and receiving the distinguished Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. She continued her education at Teachers College, Columbia University, earning a Master’s in Biobehavioral Sciences and completing an international externship with deaf students in La Paz, Bolivia.

Over her career, Nia has been at the forefront of addressing systemic inequities, including the over-referral of African American and Latinx students to special education programs. She has led research initiatives and implemented best practices to differentiate language differences from language disorders, facilitated response-to-intervention reading programs for English Language Learners, and designed professional development workshops to educate educators and parents on current research.

From presenting at conferences and conventions to earning accolades such as the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) and the New Paltz Alumni Distinguished Service Award, Nia’s work has been recognized as a model of excellence. Through BSR, she continues to expand access to culturally responsive speech therapy practices, making the research and best practices in this field more accessible to both practitioners and families.