ASHA's Government Relations and Public Policy (GRPP) Board is requesting your assistance for input in the development of the Association's 2012 Public Policy Agenda. One of the goals of the GRPP Board is to ensure member input to identify and prioritize the annual agenda's issue objectives.

In order for ASHA to most effectively advocate before Congress, federal executive branch agencies, and state governments in 2012, it is the GRPP Board's intent to develop the 2012 Public Policy Agenda so that it is approved and published by November. This agenda has been instrumental in focusing our advocacy efforts that have led to a number of victories and advancements in both the federal and state legislative and regulatory arenas.

Comments for ASHA's 2012 Public Policy Agenda will be accepted through an online questionnaire where you can rate what's important to you.The current 2011 Public Policy Agenda is posted on ASHA's website for you reference. Comments are due by June 30, 2011.

If you have questions or need further information, feel free to contact Diane Golden, ASHA's 2011 Government Relations and Public Policy Board Chair, at dianegolden@sbcglobal.net. You may also direct your questions to George Lyons at glyons@asha.org or Thomas Hallahan at thallahan@salemstate.edu.