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 The 2008 presidential and congressional elections promise to be one of the most important in recent memory. This will be the the first election in history where we will either have an African-American as President or a woman as Vice President. The balance of power is still up for grabs in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, academicians, and researchers, it is imperative for our professions to pay attention as laws and legislation influence our ability to serve our students, patients and the public at large.
Despite our legislative success this year, ASHA members must continue to hold their representatives accountable for where they stand on our issues and vote accordingly. We are fortunate to live in a country where we have a say in how our government operates. I want to encourage every ASHA member to take advantage of our power in create change in the way our patients are treated and how we conduct our practice.
On Tuesday November 4, I want every ASHA member who is eligible to vote. ASHA's Let Your Voice Be Heard, Vote! Web campaign has the tools you need to learn about the candidates on the local, state and federal level; how to register to vote and how to find volunteer opportunities on campaigns. If you have any questions or comments, please send an e-mail to gotv@asha.org.
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Vote!
Things to do before Election Day
Prepare for Tuesday November 4, 2008.
Things to do on Election Day
What to think about on this important day.
Things to do after the election
The election is over. What should you do now?
Voting Information on the Web
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