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The Mission of the Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA) is to enhance the provision of quality services for people with communication disorders and their families by protecting and serving the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology in Connecticut through legislative and regulatory advocacy, opportunities for professional development, and public awareness.

The Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association is a non-profit professional association of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and professional affiliates and associates dedicated to the provision of and improvement in clinical services to people with communicative handicaps. The organization pursues a multifaceted purpose, including:

To advocate for the rights of persons with communicative disorders.
To disseminate information regarding communication disorders and services available for those with communicative handicaps.
To share scientific and clinical information to improve the quality of services and programs for people with communicative handicaps.
To stimulate professional growth through continuing education.
To promote methods for quality assurance to consumers of speech pathology and audiology services.
To encourage research in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing science.

CSHA is celebrating it's 60th anniversary. Learn about CSHA's History

CSHA is 60 Years Young

Upcoming Events

Save the Date!

Spring Conference

Join us Thursday and Friday, March 25th and 26th at Central Connecticut State University for CSHA’s Spring Conference

Speaker and Program details available here

Click here to view the conference brochure

CSHA News

CSHA has developed its first Strategic Plan, with help from ASHA' s Stan Dublinske.

Take a look at the first draft, see what you think, and give us your feedback.

Or join us at CSHA's Strategic Planning Retreat on June 5. RSVP to President Rhea Paul
( rhea.paul@yale.edu )

Casual CSHA

Six souls braved the storm to join President Rhea Paul for a delightful evening of talk before a roaring fire at our first Casual CSHA on Feb. 26, 2010.

Watch this space for future Casual CSHA events, including a joint event with Mary Jo Cretian at EASTCONN in May.

Legislative Updates

Legislative highlights for CSHA grassroots lobbying efforts in 2010:

The CT Legislature is considering HB 5009 AN ACT CONCERNING WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND EXPANSION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE. It includes coverage for hearing aids for children 13-17 years old. T he Public Hearing was 2/14, but CSHA members can still contact committee members of the Insurance and Real Estate to support this legislation.

CSHA Student Lobby Day (not just for students!): Join CSHA members in Hartford for a day of learning about how to influence state legislation relating to our professions on April 22, 9:30-3:30. Lunch AND .4 FREE CEUs are provided.
Contact VP for Governmental Affairs, Mallory Buckingham (mallory7739@snet.net) for more information.

Click here for details

The Fall 2009 Newsletter is now available.

Click here to read