German Federal Association for Speech Therapy / Deutscher Bundesverband fur Logopadie (DBL) e.V.

Founded in 1964, the German Federal Association for Speech Therapy (dbl) is by far the largest professional and trade association of freelance and employed speech therapists in Germany, with approximately 8,500 members. It is also open to members of other speech therapy professions. The dbl represents the professional, economic, and social interests of its members, particularly vis-à-vis politicians, administrators, and health insurance companies, and works closely with numerous stakeholders in the healthcare sector. In particular, the dbl advocates for academic speech therapy training based on a uniform professional code, for high-quality speech therapy care for patients to maintain their health, quality of life, and social participation, and for the expansion and dissemination of speech therapy knowledge in society.