CSHA
Qualification conundrum
Navigating California’s licensure and certification landscape (From Summer 2022 Convey magazine) By Jill Scofield When it comes to practicing in California as an SLP or audiologist, what’s required? License? Certification? Credential? According to Paul Sanchez, executive officer of the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB), as far as the State of ...[Read More]
Nominate colleagues and programs for recognition by Oct. 15, 2022
Honors, 2023 Celebration of Excellence CSHA has for many years recognized remarkable professionals and programs at both the district and state levels. That tradition will continue in person at Convergence 2023 in Anaheim! Please consider nominating an outstanding colleague or program for our 2023 Celebration of Excellence! District Awards Outstanding Service (to CSHA) Outstanding Achievement ...[Read More]
Nominations for CSHA board and 2023 honors now open
Serve on the Board of Directors Now is an important time to serve on the CSHA board as it continues its work of the last few years to build a stronger, more impactful and more inclusive organization with a philosophy of continuous change and improvement. We envision a world where all people are empowered with ...[Read More]
NEWS RELEASE: CSHA Announces Jennifer Kizner as New Board Chair
Sacramento, CA – California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Kizner as the organization’s board chair, effective July 1, 2022. Kizner was previously CSHA chair-elect. Kizner, CsCD, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, BCSS, MBS-Imp certified clinician, has been a medical speech language pathologist for 25 years and currently works at Stanford ...[Read More]
CSHA statement regarding bodily autonomy
The California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) believes in bodily autonomy for all. Inasmuch as communication is a fundamental element of bodily autonomy, so are decisions involving health and reproductive choice. Denying women the ability to make deeply personal decisions about their health and body violates their fundamental human rights. And make no mistake, reproductive ...[Read More]
Each One, Reach One
Doubling CSHA membership in 2022 If you’re a CSHA member, now's the time to bring a colleague into the CSHA community! If you’re not a member, now's the time to join for access to best practices, research-based knowledge and opportunities to network with like-minded professionals in the speech, hearing and language field. JOIN OR RENEW ...[Read More]
Sign up for the CSHA Advocacy Network
CSHA recently launched its long-planned Advocacy Network for members! By joining the network, CSHA Advocacy Network members will receive: Timely policy and legislative updates via texts and emails Urgent calls to action Insightful policy updates And more! This new member benefit allows members to directly communicate with their legislators on issues of key importance to ...[Read More]
Q&A: Holly Cohen and Shari Eberts
Executive producers of hearing loss documentary tell their story (From Spring 2022 Convey magazine) By Jennifer Snelling “We Hear You” is a documentary about hearing loss, which impacts 430 million people worldwide. The film shares the lived experiences of several individuals dealing with hearing loss. Named Best Film on Disability in the June 2021 monthly awards …[Read More]
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
At the California Speech Language Hearing Association, we believe all people should be empowered with the fundamental human right to engage and connect. That’s why we strive to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of CSHA members in providing life-altering treatment to those with speech and hearing challenges. Join us in recognizing Better ...[Read More]