Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V.

What Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V. does

Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V. (dbl) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1964 and headquartered in Frechen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves as Germany's national professional and trade association for state-certified speech-language therapists (Logopädinnen und Logopäden), representing roughly 29,000 practitioners (Statistisches Bundesamt 2017, of whom more than 90% are female) across private practices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and educational settings.

The dbl's portfolio combines membership services and content products. Members access the bimonthly specialist journal forum:logopädie, the Logopädie-Datenbank (a 1,065-entry literature database of articles, theses, guidelines, and conference proceedings), legal consultation, the Jobbörse job board, the Logopädensuche therapist search directory, and 11+ specialized working groups (covering Aphasie, Autismus und Sprache, Demenz, Kindersprache, Stimme, Parkinson, and others). Public-facing assets include the dbl-ev.de website, a podcast ('Logopädie im Gespräch – Zwischen Praxis und Politik'), press releases, and a shop for practice materials and publications. The annual dbl-Kongress (54th edition in Weimar 2026, 55th planned for Würzburg 2027) is described as the largest specialist congress in the field.

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), congress and event fees (professional services), and one-time shop/publication sales. The 19-person office in Frechen coordinates political advocacy (representation in SHV, AWMF, G-BA, and the Interessengemeinschaft Heilmittelerbringer founded March 2025), evidence-based guideline development, research promotion (Luise-Springer-Forschungspreis and dbl-Nachwuchspreis awards), and the association's regulatory positioning in the German healthcare self-governance system.

Name

Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V.

Legal name

Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V.

Website

https://dbl-ev.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The dbl is Germany's national non-profit professional association for speech-language therapists, founded in 1964. It provides membership services including the forum:logopädie journal, a 1,065-entry literature database, legal advice, working groups, and an annual congress to roughly 29,000 practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Germany

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from logopädie professionals, students, and institutions. Members gain access to member-only services including the journal forum:logopädie, continuing education, legal advice, therapist search directory, and job board.
2. Publications and Shop Sales: Sale of publications, educational materials, and merchandise through the dbl shop. The forum:logopädie journal is available as print subscription and online access. Shop items include informational and promotional materials for practice operations.
3. Congress and Event Fees: Revenue from the annual dbl congress (54th in 2026 in Weimar, 55th planned for 2027 in Würzburg), workshops, and other professional events. Events include the Forschungssymposium and various professional development workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V. (dbl) operates as Germany's national professional and trade association for speech-language therapists (Logopäden) and other speech therapy professionals. It delivers member services including the bimonthly specialist journal forum:logopädie, a 1,065-entry Logopädie-Datenbank literature database, a therapist search directory (Logopädensuche), a job board (Jobbörse), legal advisory services, continuing education, and professional advocacy before policymakers and health insurers.

Product overview

Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V. (dbl) operates as a professional and trade association for speech therapists in Germany, offering a portfolio of membership services and professional resources rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the forum:logopädie specialist journal (print and online), the Logopädie-Datenbank literature database, the Logopädie im Gespräch podcast series, the Logopädensuche therapist locator, and the Jobbörse job exchange. Additional services encompass the Fachwissen Logopädie knowledge base, Beruf & Recht legal/practice management knowledgebase, legal consultation services, and the member portal. The association also publishes press releases and maintains a shop for professional materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• forum:logopädie (Specialist Journal) Bimonthly specialist journal published in print and online for speech therapists, speech therapy practices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions; covers clinical, professional policy, and research topics.
• Logopädie-Datenbank (Literature Database) Searchable online literature database with over 1,065 entries including 700 forum:logopädie articles, 235 evidence-based articles, guidelines, theses, dissertations, and conference proceedings related to speech therapy.
• Jobbörse (Job Exchange) Job exchange platform where dbl members can post and search job listings free of charge, with listings remaining online for six weeks.
• Logopädensuche (Therapist Search Directory) Public-facing search directory allowing patients to find dbl-member speech therapists, searchable by postal code, treatment focus, and treatment language; only lists members who consent to publication.
• Logopädie im Gespräch (Podcast) Podcast series covering professional policy, professional development, and association everyday life, featuring expert discussions on topics affecting the speech therapy industry; distributed via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music.
• dbl-Kongress (Annual Congress) Annual national specialist congress for speech-language therapists described as the largest Logopädie specialist congress, including lectures, workshops, poster presentations, and networking; 54th congress held in Weimar June 2026 and 55th planned for Würzburg June 2027.
• Rechtsberatung (Legal Consultation) Legal consultation service for members providing advice on professional practice questions, available via online form and telephone appointments.
• dbl Membership Annual membership subscription for speech-language therapists, students, and institutions providing access to the journal, literature database, job board, legal advisory, therapist search listing, working groups, and political advocacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 29,000 logopädie professionals represented nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interessengemeinschaft Heilmittelerbringer im G-BA (IG Heilmittel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Founded March 25, 2025 with all 17 major therapy associations in Berlin. Jointly advocates for voting representation of therapy providers in the Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss (G-BA) and fair co-determination in healthcare decision-making.
• Spitzenverband der Heilmittelverbände (SHV) e.V.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Membership since 2023; joint advocacy for improving outpatient care including self-governance development, direct access introduction, bureaucracy reduction, and strengthening of practices through better working conditions and career paths.
• Bündnis Therapieberufe an die HochschulencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Interprofessional coalition co-founded by dbl in 2019 with associations of Ergotherapy and Physiotherapy. Jointly advocates for professional development of therapy professions in higher education, including educational institutions, teaching, and research.
• AK Berufsgesetz – Logopädie/SprachtherapiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Working group co-founded by dbl in 2016 to prepare professional legislation reform for logopädie/speech therapy. Jointly develops the new unified primary-qualifying academic professional law and transition regulations for practitioners, educational institutions, and students.
• Netzwerk Berufe im Gesundheitswesen (Netzwerk BiG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork focused on stationary (inpatient) logopädie care, working with associations from Ergotherapy, Physiotherapy, Orthoptics, Dietetics, and medical technology to advocate for better working conditions and representation in hospital settings.
• Bündnis GesundheitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of over 40 healthcare associations and organizations advising on priority action fields for a stable, solidaristic, and patient-appropriate healthcare system.
• Bundesvereinigung Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung (bvpg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit, politically and denominationally independent umbrella organization for health prevention and health promotion; dbl is a member contributing to structural maintenance and improvement in prevention.
• Arbeitsgruppe ErgoLogoPhysio (KLUG e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking group within Deutsche Allianz Klimawandel und Gesundheit (KLUG) combining Ergotherapy, Logopädie, and Physiotherapy. Organizes workshops to support Planetary Health transfer into education for therapy professions.
• Gesellschaft für Aphasieforschung und -behandlung (GAB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety for Aphasia Research and Treatment; dbl promotes and supports the 25th annual conference in Erfurt October 2026 under the theme 'Teilhabe gestalten' (Shaping Participation).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bundesärztekammer (BÄK): Federal chamber for physicians in Germany. Operates the same professional association / chamber model at much larger scale, providing a benchmark for what a mature healthcare professional association looks like and serving as the counterparty in many healthcare policy negotiations involving dbl.

Direct peers

• Bundespsychotherapeutenkammer (BPtK): Federal chamber representing psychological psychotherapists in Germany. Similar advocacy, regulatory engagement, and member service structure to dbl, with comparable regulatory moat through participation in G-BA and healthcare policy formulation.
• Deutscher Verband der Ergotherapeuten e.V. (DVE): German national professional association for occupational therapists. Closest structural peer to dbl: same country, same Heilmittel provider category, co-founded the Bündnis Therapieberufe an die Hochschulen coalition in 2019, and jointly advocates within SHV and G-BA frameworks.
• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT): U.K. professional body for speech and language therapists. Closest international peer in scope, governance model, and member service mix (publications, CPD, clinical guidelines, advocacy); useful for benchmarking dbl's offering maturity and growth trajectory.
• Deutscher Berufsverband für Pflegeberufe (DBfK): German professional association for nursing professions. Closely comparable advocacy-driven membership association model targeting healthcare professionals, with similar challenges around professionalization, working conditions, and reimbursement advocacy.
• Deutscher Verband für Physiotherapie (ZVK): German national professional association for physiotherapists. Operates the same professional association model (membership dues, journals, congresses, advocacy) and is the third co-founder of the Bündnis Therapieberufe an die Hochschulen alongside dbl and DVE.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): U.S. national professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech/language scientists. Most internationally recognized direct counterpart to dbl; offers a blueprint for scaled membership services, certification, CE, publications, and advocacy that dbl's model could be benchmarked against.

Others

• Spitzenverband der Heilmittelverbände (SHV) e.V. Umbrella association of German Heilmittel (remedial therapy) provider groups, of which dbl has been a member since 2023. Functions as a GTM/coalition partner rather than direct competitor, jointly advocating for outpatient care, direct access, and bureaucracy reduction.
• Gesellschaft für Aphasieforschung und -behandlung (GAB): German scientific society for aphasia research and treatment. Adjacent organization that dbl actively promotes and supports (e.g., 25th annual conference in Erfurt 2026); represents the research/academic side of the speech therapy ecosystem rather than practitioner advocacy.

Regional players

• Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC): Canadian national professional association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Comparable professional association model in a different geography; useful for understanding how speech therapy professionalization translates across healthcare systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dbl-ev
• Facebookfacebook.com/Logopaedie.dbl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dbl-ev
• Instagraminstagram.com/dbl_ev

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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