ASHA Strategic Plan

Issue G

Fourth Quarter (Final) Progress Report
October - December 2007

Facilitating Team Leader: Arlene Pietranton, Executive Director

Issue G—Understanding and recognition of cultural, linguistic, and political differences worldwide will facilitate ASHA's ability to work collaboratively with other international associations.

Outcome 1: Increased awareness of the cultural, linguistic, and political differences that impact on the delivery of services for those with communication disorders worldwide.

Strategy

• By December 31, 2007, the Special Interest Division and International Liaison unit will review and share information from the International Survey with appropriate Association committees and National Office units. [Completed]

Outcome 2: Increased understanding of the impact that languages and culture (religion, customs, mores, different educational systems) of other countries have on international collaboration efforts.

Strategy

• By December 31, 2007, the Special Interest Division and International Liaison unit will review and share information from the International Survey with appropriate Association committees and National Office units. [Completed]

There are 2 strategies in the work plan for Issue G. Following is the status for the 1^st and 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th quarters.