ASHA Membership
Using our collective voice to advance the professions
As an ASHA member you play a pivotal role in shaping the work of the Association, and we are here to provide you with the content and resources you need, partner with you in advocating for the professions, and foster a community you can learn with and from. Take advantage of all the supports available to you as an ASHA member throughout your career.
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Committee Spotlight!
Meet ASHA member Allison Vogelbach, AuD, CCC-A. In this short interview, Allison shares highlights about her experience serving on ASHA's School Finance Committee.
How did you become involved with the School Finance Committee?
My involvement with the School Finance Committee was truly one of those "right place, right time" moments. After spending the past six years as an educational audiologist, I realized I wanted to make an impact beyond my own district. I was looking for an opportunity to advocate for school-based audiology on a broader scale, and the School Finance Committee provided exactly that.
It has given me the chance to collaborate with dedicated colleagues across the country, advocate for issues that affect our profession, and help ensure that students with hearing needs continue to receive the services and resources they deserve.
What has been the most rewarding part of serving on the committee?
The most rewarding part has truly been the people and the connections I’ve made. As professionals who all share the same mission of helping individuals communicate and access the world around them, it has been inspiring to learn from colleagues across the country. I’ve loved hearing how different districts approach challenges, support their students, and continue to improve services. Those conversations have broadened my perspective and reminded me how much we can accomplish when we share ideas and work together.
How do you see the work of the committee making a difference?
I see the work of the board making a difference by advocating for the financial and systemic needs of school-based audiologists and speech-language pathologists. We are working in a time when professionals are facing increasing demands, growing caseloads, and more complex service delivery needs. Our role is to help ensure that districts, policymakers, and stakeholders understand the importance of appropriate funding and support for these services. By helping members better understand funding processes and advocating for strategies that support reimbursement and coverage, we are working to strengthen the systems that allow audiologists and SLPs to better serve their students. Ultimately, when we invest in and support the professionals providing these services, we create better outcomes for the children and families who rely on them.
ASHA members who meet the eligibility criteria can update their membership type for discounted fees.
Graduate Student Membership: Open to any current, certified ASHA Member who has been an ASHA Member for at least one year and is a full-time or part-time student pursuing a degree in CSD (or a related field) at a regionally-accredited institution. The annual dues for Graduate Student Members are $150.
Life Membership: Open to any current ASHA member who is age 65 or older the year of application to be eligible for the subsequent year. For example, a member turning 65 in 2025 will be eligible in 2026. The member must also have 25 consecutive or 35 cumulative years of ASHA membership. The annual dues for Life Members are $71.
Did You Know?
ASHA members and affiliates can have one-on-one professional consultations with ASHA staff to answer questions around clinical practice, practice management, coding and billing, ethics, and more.
