CSHA
Thank you for attending Convergence 2022
A few reminders: (1) Check your email for the event survey. Your feedback helps us to improve our program offerings and conference events. The survey will close on April 11, 2022. (2) Your certificate for the conference is now available and sent to your email inbox. If your certificate is incorrect, please email convergence@cshafoundation.org before April ...[Read More]
NEWS RELEASE: Convergence 2022 in Pasadena to honor state’s SLP, AuD consumers
The California Speech Language Hearing Association Foundation (CSHAF) will be highlighting consumers of the speech language pathology and audiology profession during its Opening General Session and Celebration of Excellence ceremony. Convergence 2022 is scheduled for March 24-27, 2022 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The keynote speaker for Opening General Session on March 24 from 9 …[Read More]
WHY CSHA? WHY NOW?
CSHA STRENGTHENS THE PROFESSION CSHA believes all people should be empowered with the fundamental human right to engage and connect. Speech-language pathologists, audiologists and related professionals provide life-altering support to those with speech and hearing challenges. CSHA works to strengthen, improve and grow the SLP and AuD professions in California so every preschooler, child and ...[Read More]
Cathy Sandeen
Former SLP student is now Cal State East Bay president (From Fall 2021 Convey magazine) By Jennifer Snelling Cathy Sandeen, Ph.D., MBA, was appointed president of California State University, East Bay, in January 2021. After growing up in Oakland and San Leandro, Sandeen graduated with a degree in speech pathology from California State University, Humboldt. She ...[Read More]
CSHA welcomes first two Corporate members
CSHA has officially launched its Corporate membership program and we would like to welcome our first two Corporate members. The levels of membership are Corporate member, Corporate Premier, Corporate Elite and Corporate Platinum. The CSHA board approved the Corporate member category in March, adding the following language to CSHA Board Governing Policy 6.1: "Corporate members ...[Read More]
Leading the way
CSHA advocates for the community (From Summer 2021 Convey magazine) By Jennifer Snelling THESE DAYS, we have become more comfortable with telehealth, teletherapy and Zoom. But more than a year ago when we were all asked to shelter in place, many practitioners were concerned about how to best continue serving their clients and patients. This ...[Read More]
Accent modification – A shifting tide?
(From Summer 2021 Convey magazine) By John Silman Maria never viewed her accent as a roadblock, until it became one. Maria (not her real name) came to the United States from Mexico City where she spoke Spanish as her first language. She learned English as a teenager. In college, she decided to pursue a career ...[Read More]
New virtual community launches today
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new member benefit! We have just launched a new virtual platform to help our community engage and connect. We are excited to present you with the new, virtual “CSHA Community,” one of the most powerful member benefits in CSHA history. It is your connection to an incredible resource – 3,000+ ...[Read More]
CSHA statement on violence toward AAIP community
The shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, this week is tragically, yet another act of anti-Asian violence in the United States. To our Asian and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) members: We stand with you and we mourn with you. The California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) strongly and unequivocally condemns anti-Asian discrimination and violence. We speak as ...[Read More]