The Accent Authority

The Accent Authority Dr. Amee P. Shah: Award-winning leader and pioneer in managing accents & cross-cultural communication through best practices.

www.ameeshahphd.com;
www.caaiassessment.com Everyone has their own unique speech accent, and accents are a beautiful mark of us! However, depending on where you are and whom you are talking to, at times, your accent or dialect can cause difficulty communication and/or put you at a disadvantage. I have spent over 20 years of dedicated effort in understanding the processes that empower and connect speakers and listeners from different language and dialect backgrounds around the world. My research as a speech scientist and clinical practice as a speech pathologist lead me to establish the EBAM Institute, L.L.C, where we develop and offer programs and services related to Evidence-Based Accent Management (TM). At EBAM Institute, we develop and implement scientifically-tested, data-driven communication programs to break down barriers arising from cultural and linguistic differences for individuals and organizations. We are committed to helping individuals learn to communicate past the barriers of their accents, regional dialects, and cultural differences. Our commitment also extends to training clinical practitioners and teachers to offer proven best practices to their culturally-diverse clients. Our research and customized solutions improve organizational communications and create inclusiveness.

The one test that meets all your needs to help clients with accents. Now at a special promotional price! —> Don’t miss t...
12/09/2025

The one test that meets all your needs to help clients with accents. Now at a special promotional price!

—> Don’t miss this exclusive offer that empowers you to bring the best results for your clients! The CAAI is the gold standard in assessing accents and non-disordered adult speech. Join the community of culturally-responsive, evidence-based trainers! Obtaining your CAAI battery will open the door for a whole host of benefits: receiving free training videos, becoming a CAAI-certified trainer, free consultation with the test developer, Dr. Amee Shah, and more!

11/18/2025

This is “literally” the kind of stuff that comes up in our communication coaching sessions! English is infuriating for nonnative speakers…but there is hope! 👍Systematic guidance can speed up the process and reduce the frustration!

I’m honored to share that my session, “Listening Gamification: Building New Neural Pathways for Inclusive Behaviors,” ha...
11/17/2025

I’m honored to share that my session, “Listening Gamification: Building New Neural Pathways for Inclusive Behaviors,” has been selected as an ASHA Centennial Session at the ASHA Convention 2025 in Washington D.C.!
If you’ll be at ASHA, join us for this conversation on the science of listening and the practice of inclusion. 🌍✨
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 | 6–7pm | Session 1260

Join us if you or your organization are interested in enhancing cross-cultural communication, mitigating misunderstandin...
10/23/2025

Join us if you or your organization are interested in enhancing cross-cultural communication, mitigating misunderstandings, and optimizing financial performance.

Going live in less than 2 hours! Speaking to 650 registered participants!Teaching a professional webinar to speech-langu...
07/13/2023

Going live in less than 2 hours! Speaking to 650 registered participants!

Teaching a professional webinar to speech-language pathologists for their CEU hours.

Go to Speechpathology.com and sign up if interested.

A newer area of my accent work is now helping police and 911 dispatchers in understanding people with accents. This dial...
06/23/2023

A newer area of my accent work is now helping police and 911 dispatchers in understanding people with accents. This dialog is helping build a bridge between Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter.

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Training designed to help communication during emergencies

70 medical departments, 32 different countries and speakers of 58 languages served in 5 years! Today we completed the an...
03/07/2023

70 medical departments, 32 different countries and speakers of 58 languages served in 5 years!

Today we completed the analysis of the last 5 years of Cross-Cultural Communication Enhancement that I conduct in hospitals as part of my research and clinical leadership.

This program helped reduce communication barriers during one of the most challenging times in medical history due to the pandemic. Metrics of Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Employee Retention, Equitable Care, and Employee Engagement are among others that have consistently improved. We were able to save jobs during one of the highest turnover times.

I am proud to say Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging are not mere buzzwords—when organizations are responsive, true transformation is possible!!

01/20/2023

Accent Management stories appear here!

12/02/2022

One of the best part of my days is to empower powerful leaders through communication enhancement.

Received this note from a Chief Staff Neurology VP in a hospital:

Amee: Thank you for the thoughtful session. I am so blessed to have you in my circle. I highly value your input and especially the feedback to handle the challenging discussions. I literally look forward to our weekly sessions. Thank you for all that you do to make us better, stronger and be more human leaders. Have a great weekend.

12/01/2022

My lab and my company will be bringing you new targeted content soon.

Let us know what you’d like to learn about accent management and/or cross-cultural communication enhancement.

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