- Be persistent. Be willing to answer all questions from your opposition with facts-ASHA has been a major source of information, along with information we've gathered that is specific to our state.
- Lay the groundwork with your membership, education leaders and legislators.
- Repeat your message. Keep hitting them with the same message over and over: ASHA-certified members are highly qualified professionals, whose certification standards surpass those of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Our children and our schools deserve nationally certified SLPs and audiologists.
- Never give up! If you feel your goal is worth pursuing, don't give up-even if it takes longer than expected.
-Kathryn Freeland, Constance Breza, and Pamela Adkins
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