From childhood, Sabin Duncan has navigated life with hearing loss, facing daily communication challenges. Even as an adult with hearing aids, he encountered a world that wasn’t built for those with limited hearing. But instead of accepting the status quo, Sabin is driving change.
Now, he’s championing research to improve hearing accessibility, ensuring a future where hearing loss is met with innovation and inclusion—not barriers. His biggest motivation? His daughters, who are also hard of hearing.
Join Sabin in shaping a world where every voice is heard.
Our ability to communicate and connect with each other is key to our success and happiness. The ASHFoundation supports innovators and sparks innovation in communication sciences to make that connection possible for everyone. Join us!
Intent to Submit Deadline3/5/2025 Intent to Submit deadline for Clinical Research Grant, New Century Scholars Research Grant, and New Investigators Research Grant
Clinical Achievement Awards Deadline 4/9/2025 Nomination deadline for Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award, Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement and Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools
Research Grants Deadline4/16/2025 Submission deadline for Clinical Research Grant, New Century Scholars Research Grant, and New Investigators Research Grant
Student Research Grants Deadline4/16/2025 Submission deadline for Student Research Grant in Audiology and Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development
New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship Deadline5/14/2025 Submission deadline for the New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
Graduate Student Scholarship Deadline5/21/2025 Submission deadline for Graduate Student Scholarship
Thanks to our generous donors, the ASHFoundation continues to fuel innovation in communication sciences. Explore the 2024 Donor Book [PDF] to see the individuals, corporations, and organizations that made a difference!
In 2024, we expanded our reach, embraced new connections, and awarded $705,000 to 88 researchers, students, and clinicians. It was one of our strongest years yet—celebrate the impact with us!
The ASHFoundation awarded $705,000 to 88 researchers, students and clinicians in communication sciences and disorders. Meet the newest awardees.
The ASHFoundation and ASHA collaborate to advance the speech-language-hearing profession through distinct yet complementary roles in support and innovation.
Sharon E. Moss, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE, Executive Director for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation has received the 2024 M. Eugene Wiggins Leadership Award, bestowed by the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH).