American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
- Raised $1,955,184 since the launch of the $2 million Dreams and Possibilities Campaign goal to fund high priority research and doctoral scholarship initiatives.
- Raised over $300,000 for the ASHFoundation's annual program from individuals, corporations, service organizations, and special event fundraisers that included an annual charity golf benefit and Convention raffle.
- Selected 48 individuals from over 400 applicants to receive grants, scholarships, and recognition awards valued from $1,500 to $10,000 per funded award, and recognized them at the annual Founders Breakfast.
- Funded the third year of the New Century Scholars Program to offer 10 grants of $10,000 for support of teacher-investigator careers in 2005.
- Celebrated 200 major donors and past and current awardees at a Convention stewardship event and honored 26 representatives from the corporate community who supported ASHFoundation philanthropy in 2005.
Audiology Practices
- Created the DVD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Milestones: Birth to Age Five, for consumer education. Contains examples of typical speech/language/hearing development and expert tips on seeking professional services if needed.
- Created five Access Audiology electronic newsletters in 2005 as well as the annual Convention issue. Topics were: Private Practices; Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation; Telepractice and Audiology; Health Literacy/Plain Language, Evidence-Based Practice.
- Exhibited throughout the year to meet members and consumers face-to-face. Exhibits in 2005: SHHH, AAA, White House Conference on Aging, AAP, NHCA, EAA, and ARA.
- Division 6 authored a series of new topics for the Let's Talk patient education series. This new series includes: Menieres Disease, Otosclerosis, Otitis Media, Ear Care, PE Tubes, Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Sudden Hearing Loss, and Genetic Hearing Loss.
- Revised and updated the Pure Tone Audiometry ASHA document. It can be located in the ASHA Desk Reference.
Continuing Education (CE)
- ASHA has been approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) as a Licensed Standards User (LSU) thus furthering the recognition and acceptance of ASHA CEUs by licensing and certifying agencies regulating speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, hearing scientists. ASHA is a charter member of this program.
- An online tutorial developed by ASHA CE for new Continuing Education Administrators (CEAs) assists CEAs with developing, conducting, and evaluating CE courses, and helps to ensure that ASHA CEUs are efficiently posted to participants' ASHA CE Registry transcripts.
- ASHA CE course and participant records for 2004 and 2005 were transmitted to the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology's continuing education tracking system, CE Broker. To facilitate the transfer of this information, participants must submit their Florida license number and give ASHA permission to transmit their ASHA CEUs (or call 800-498-2071).
- ASHA members registered for the 100th Learn & Earn journal study group this year. This CE opportunity allows members to earn ASHA CEUs for participating in professional learning experiences including publishing articles in peer-reviewed publications, learning related to clinical fellow supervision, earning academic credit, preparing and providing instruction, and journal study groups.
Government Relations
- Changed national Medicare policy allowing coverage of mobile videofluoroscopic studies and convinced a fiscal intermediary to retract a local Medicare policy requiring a physician visit before dysphagia treatment.
- Worked with Congress and the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services to develop an exception process for the therapy caps using data from ASHA's National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS).
- Reversed a 4.4% across-the-board cut in Medicare reimbursement rates.
- Introduced four new Current Procedural Terminology codes for auditory rehabilitation procedures (now 24 new codes over the last five years) and received the Education Excellence Award from the American Medical Association.
- Helped to defeat several state proposals that would have lowered the qualification standards for school-based SLPs and introduced legislation to extend federal student loan forgiveness to school-based SLPs.
Health Care
- New practice policy documents were approved in the areas of dementia, mental retardation/developmental disabilities, and telepractice. Members can access all of ASHA's policy documents.
- ASHA's 2005 Health Care Survey provided an updated picture of salaries, caseloads, and working conditions reported by SLPs in different health care settings. Visit the complete survey or issue briefs.
- New products: Guide to Successful Private Practice in Speech-Language Pathology; Feeding Individuals with Swallowing Disorders: An Inservice Training Tool from ASHA; DVD on Speech, Language and Hearing Milestones: Birth to Age Five; and educational programs (telephone seminars or videoconferences).
- The ASHA Web site's information on speech-language pathology clinical issues and professional practice was reorganized and updated, including separate sections for private practice, early intervention, NICU, telepractice, and resources specific to health care and schools.
- ASHA Health Care 2005, in Palm Springs, CA, featured two-day concurrent programs on pediatric dysphagia, voice, and dementia. ASHA Health Care 2006 was in Nashville, TN on April 1-2, focusing on early intervention, medically fragile patients, and adult neurogenics.
Higher Education
- Faculty, Researchers, and PhD Students Web site, ASHA's newest member community Web page features information and resources of interest to faculty, researchers, and students.
- Access Academics & Research e-newsletter for the academic and research community includes timely announcements, funding, and scholarship opportunities, news about people and programs in CSD, and much more.
- Reward Yourself with a Career as a College Professor brochure includes information about the nature and benefits of working in academe (item #0804360).
- Integration of Clinical Practice and Research: Successful Curriculum Models, a Web-enhanced telephone seminar conducted on Oct. 19, 2005, is a resource for clinical and academic faculty to foster participation in research among students and professionals (item #0804362).
- EdFind, a joint effort of ASHA and Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, is an online searchable database developed in 2005 that will replace the online Grad Guide.
NSSLHA
- Created a $25,000 endowment with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation to establish the NSSLHA scholarship fund. NSSLHA will use this fund to award scholarships to undergraduate and/or graduate students who are national NSSLHA members.
- Chapters representing 13 states hosted over 800 students in CSD Career Awareness Month activities in October 2004. High school, community college, and undergraduate students participated in presentations and toured the facilities of a speech and hearing clinic. Students or local chapters interested in participating in 2006 CSD Career Awareness Month activities should visit NSSLHA's CSD Career Awareness Web site.
- Renamed NSSLHA's Regional Project grants awards after Nancy McKinley to celebrate her spirit and commitment to students. NSSLHA will award grants up to $1,000 to local chapters for hosting academic, pre-professional, and mentoring activities for students. Grant applications are available on NSSLHA's National Office Resources Web site.
- Established an online community for audiology and speech-language pathology students to ask questions and share information about NSSLHA membership, Convention, and research.
- Established a Chapter Ambassadors Program for local NSSLHA chapters looking for a way to bring their students to the ASHA Convention. Chapters interested in applying for the 2006 Chapter Ambassadors program may download an application from NSSLHA's Chapters Web site.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Launched second cycle of the S.T.E.P. 1:1 Mentoring Program - 135 racial/ethnic minority students enrolled in CSD programs were matched to professionals in our field.
- Developed a new online multimedia guide to Dynamic Assessment that reviews the test-teach-retest method, including video clips.
- Supported projects focusing on phonological development and resources for bilingual Spanish-and English-speaking children, aphasia, and language and literacy skills among African Americans.
- Convened a Working Group to revise the Clinical Management of Communicatively Handicapped Linguistic Minority Populations policy document. Peer review and final revisions to be completed in 2006.
- Received the first ever Minority Health Leadership Award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health (nominated in 2005, awarded in January 2006).
Product Marketing
- Speech-language pathologists and audiologists created events around Better Hearing and Speech Month's theme of Communication for Life during 2005. Products such as T-shirts, activity guides, banners, posters, and balloons, as well as free giveaways, were created to help promote the professions. Go to ASHA's Better Hearing and Speech Month Web page.
- ASHA produced a variety of new logo products and updated some of the older products to give them a fresh, new look. Whether a jacket, padfolio, or travel mug, all of these products create a way for ASHA members to show their affiliation and membership with the Association.
- New multi-media products and some established products are now available in DVD format, in addition to VHS-for example, Feeding Individuals with Swallowing Disorders: An Inservice Training Tool is a new video designed to help SLPs educate staff who routinely feed patients.
- Beautiful picture books for children and reference books for caregivers about people with communication disorders are now available to help open up conversations and educate about the various communication disorders affecting over 46 million Americans.
- The popular "How Does Your Child Hear and Talk" brochure was reformatted into an English and Spanish clipboard; and the 1996 Guide to Successful Private Practice has been updated and addresses considerations for starting a private practice and issues related to maintenance and growth of an existing practice.
Professional Development
- Created 29 new professional development programs for SLPs and audiologists (see list that follows).
- Recorded more than 12,400 program completions (not counting the ASHA Convention).
- Conducted three successful in-person conferences for ASHA members in schools, health care, and audiology.
Public Relations
- Developed sample press releases, fact sheets, resolutions, screen saver, e-card, public service announcements, and proclamations that more than 100,000 members used during Better Hearing and Speech Month.
- Oversaw the growth of ProSearch, ASHA's online directory of audiology and speech-language pathology programs. The number of programs listed increased from 4,000 to more than 7,000. Sign-up for ProSearch.
- Developed new DVD, Speech, Language and Hearing Milestones: Birth to Age Five. Shows numerous examples of children displaying typical speech, language, and hearing development, plus many helpful tips for encouraging speech and language development.
- The ASHA Hearing Protection bites and b-roll video feed on personal stereo systems and hearing loss generated 276 airings in 124 media markets reaching more than 12 million viewers. Stories highlighted the damaging effects of portable music players on one's hearing if not used properly and were covered in nine of the top 10 media markets and 27 of the top 30 (90%).
- A television news story on the dangers of noise and hearing health aired on 41 NBC affiliates in more than 15 states across the country. The story, which featured an audiologist measuring decibel levels of everyday sounds in a downtown environment, provided viewers with advice on ways to protect their hearing. ASHA contributed to or placed additional stories on communication disorders and the professions in hundreds of other publications.
Publications
- In response to reader feedback, The ASHA Leader's frequency changed to 16 regular issues per year plus the Convention program.
- In response to audiology members, The ASHA Leader launched a new audiology page to specifically highlight audiology news. Also, more audiology features were added to the editorial calendar.
- Helping members find career opportunities also generated over a million dollars in non-dues revenue through The ASHA Leader classifieds, the online Career Center, and the Career Fair at Convention.
- ASHA's journals welcomed two new editors: Jeannette Hoit began a 3-year term as editor of AJSLP, and Craig Champlin began a 3-year term as editor of JSLHR's hearing section.
- The ASHA Leader Online now contains more content than before. The online publication contains exclusive Web-only material for feature articles as well as major news stories and columns. A new search feature was added to help readers search within the online publication.
Schools
- The Schools Web page has been updated with more literacy links, new technical assistance packets, a link to the e-newsletter Access Schools, slide shows, the workload Web site, and more.
- School Services hosted the 8th annual Schools Conference with the theme of Clinical Decision-Making in Schools. The sell-out meeting included roundtable discussions, exhibits, poster sessions, and keynote presentations.
- Staff collaborated on analyzing the reauthorized IDEA and its proposed regulations, and submitted comments and testimony to the U.S. Department of Education.
- ASHA established a National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services. Over 20 organizations have joined forces for advocacy and action initiatives to ensure qualified providers in the schools.
- Guidelines and a knowledge and skills document on "Medicaid Guidance for School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Services: Addressing the 'Under the Direction of' Rule" were developed and approved. These are companion documents to the technical report and position statement approved in 2004.
Scientific Programs and Research Development
- Received a grant from the Association of American Medical Colleges to convene a 2-day summit to identify and prioritize major issues, challenges, and knowledge gaps facing the research community; and to develop a series of instructional resource materials.
- Hosted the 15th Annual Research Symposium on the "Biologic and Physiologic Foundations of Speech Motor Control" and the 3rd Annual "Lessons for Success" Conference that provided new and mid-level scientists with intensive training on grant preparation/funding, developing/managing competitive research programs, and developing professional competencies.
- Implemented strategies of the ASHA Focused Initiative on the PhD Shortage in Higher Education-Year 2 including designing a Web presentation on pursuing a doctoral degree and coordinating the preparation of a multimedia Web presentation on interdisciplinary research collaborations.
- Coordinated a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Restoring Damaged Inner Ear Hair Cells and Their Neural Connections.
- Coordinated several travel award programs (e.g., Research Symposium Minority Student Travel Award and Student Research Travel Award) in conjunction with ongoing educational/training events.
- ASHA Cap
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Item #0112720
$9.75
- ASHA Logo Padfolio
Stylish and rugged, the ASHA padfolio makes a lasting impression.
Features include:
- gusseted document pocket
- full zip enclosure
- removable travel caddy keeps tickets, ID, and credit cards close for hassle-free security checks when traveling
- slash pocket on front for additional storage
- multiple storage pockets to hold cell phone, PDA, and more
Item #0112447
$34
- ASHA Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Great for keeping beverages fresh while at work! This stainless steel mug keeps beverages hot or cold for hours. Features drink-through lid and comfortable handle. (16 oz.)
Item #0112385
$11
- ASHA Logo Crystal Paperweight
Even the businessperson who has everything will appreciate this unique gift. This unusual paperweight has a three dimensional view of the ASHA logo laser imprinted inside the crystal-sure to be a conversation starter. Made from beautiful crystal glass, it'll brighten an "all business" desk and will look great in any setting. (3" high x 2 " wide x 2" deep)
Item 0112798
$26
- ASHA Water Bottle
Stay refreshed at work or play with the ASHA water bottle. The wide-mouth top makes refilling a snap. (24 oz.)
Item #0112775
$6.50
Educational Material
- How Does Your Child Hear and Talk? Clipboard
We've taken the milestone chart from our most popular brochure, "How Does Your Child Hear and Talk?", and created this new clipboard. Perfect when discussing a child's developmental stages, this colorful clipboard has both the English and Spanish versions of the chart. You'll also want to use the clipboard in your waiting room for parents to read on their own. In addition, you'll receive five copies of the English and Spanish brochures to use when you purchase your clipboard.
Item #0112772
$18
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Reference Materials
Other Publishers' Products
ASHA Members receive an exclusive 10% discount off the retail standard price on speech and hearing resources from AGS Publishing, Harcourt Assessment, Thomson Delmar, Thinking Publications, Super Duper Publications, AUDiTEC, Hear Again, Inc., and Pro Ed.
New Programs From ASHA Professional Development
Audiology
- Assessment, Amplification, and Audiologic Rehabilitation
- Assistive Technology Needs Assessment (Audio CD)
- Verification of Hearing Aid Performance (Audio CD)
- Hearing, Hearing Loss, and Balance
- Ototoxicity, Audiologic Monitoring, and Otoprotection (Telephone replay)
- Genetic Aspects of Hearing Loss (Telephone replay)
- Evaluation and Management of Patients with Dizziness and Unsteadiness: A Team Approach (Telephone replay)
Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
- Multicultural Issues
- Working With Neurologically Impaired Bilingual Adults (Audio CD)
- Ethical Issues and Solutions: Working with English Language Learner Students (Telephone replay)
- Speech, Language, and Hearing in Developing Bilinguals (Journal)
- Ethics, Service Delivery, and Practice Management
- Ethical Issues and Employer Demands (Audio CD)
- Financial Analysis and Planning for Audiologists (Audio CD)
- Approaches to Assessment: IDEA vs. NCLB (Telephone replay)
- Response-to-Intervention: An Alternative to Special Education (Telephone replay)
- SLP Services in End-of-Life Care: Ethical, Clinical and Legal Considerations (Telephone replay)
- New Changes in Medicare Speech-Language Pathology (Telephone replay)
- Therapy Services in the Classroom: Creating Student Success (Audio CD)
Speech-Language Pathology
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Intervention Strategies for Severe Disabilities (Journal)
- Introduction to AAC Intervention with Children (Web Workshop)
- Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Addressing the Communication Needs of Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) (Telephone replay)
- (Master Clinician Series) Supporting the Communication Development of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (Video/DVD)
- ASD: Introduction to Intervention (Web Workshop)
- Swallowing Disorders
- Standardizing Dysphagia Diets: The National Dysphagia Diet and Other Considerations (Audio CD)
- Radiation Safety for SLPs (Journal)
- Dysphagia: State of the Clinical Examination (Journal)
- (Master Clinician Series) Therapeutic Interventions for Dysphagia (Video/DVD)
- Language and Literacy
- Roles and Responsibilities of SLPs with Respect to Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents (Journal)
- Phonological Awareness: Evidence to Influence Assessment and Intervention Practices (Journal)
- (Master Clinician Series) Enhancing Phonological and Metaphonological Skills of Children With Highly Unintelligible Speech (Video/DVD)
- Neurogenic Speech and Language
- TBI: Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation (Journal)
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment and Treatment Planning (Telephone replay)
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