Mai Ling Chan

Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, is a mother, entrepreneur, speech-language pathologist, business strategist, speaker, podcast host, and author. Originating from Keyport, a small fishing town in New Jersey, Mai Ling embraced cross-country relocation which uncovered personal strengths, weaknesses, and identified areas for life-long growth. Building on these hard-earned lessons, Mai Ling also embraces her curiosity and love for human connections and she shares these passions through a variety of disability-focused offerings. As an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited speech-language pathologist for over 18 years, she has provided comprehensive speech-language services to individuals and families affected by communication disabilities and is committed to advocacy and service in this community. In addition, stemming from her love for all things technology-related, she has been working to increase access to online professional education. She has years of experience creating disability-related websites, online learning platforms, and incorporating tablet technology into disability classrooms and adult rehabilitation services. Mai Ling is also working to bring advanced technology and inclusive and accessibile services to all areas of the globe. Her passion is centralized on deep-diving into the world of amazing disability leaders. Enter her world through one of her four (4) Amazon Best-Selling books: Becoming an Exceptional Leader Becoming an Exceptional AAC Leader Becoming an Exceptional Leader an Exceptional SLP Becoming an Exceptional API Leader You can also meet and learn from other global disability leaders through her Xceptional Leaders Podcast, where she co-hosts a bi-weekly program dedicated to spotlighting high-profile disability-focused topics and disability thought leadership with James Berges, CCC-SLP. When Mai Ling isn't podcasting, "Zooming", conducting FB Live interviews, or responding to emails, you can find her immersed in new technology, playing with her mini-Australian shepherd, and laughing with friends and family. ***