The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing has served as the professional association for the state’s speech-language pathologists and audiologists for more than 50 years.
Our Mission
Empowering our members to serve individuals with hearing, communication and related disorders through best practices, professional development and advocacy.
Our Vision
The leading New York association and resource for professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
Our Values
In serving the members, the leadership is guided by these principles:
- Innovation
- Diversity
- Integrity
- Collaboration
BELONG
Membership Service and Satisfaction
NYSSLHA provides benefits, services and opportunities that benefit you personally and professionally.
- Online career center that makes it convenient and easy for you to connect with great positions in two of today’s hottest fields.
- Online Find a Provider search lets consumers search for your business. They can find you by name, ages served, counties served or specialty area of practice.
- Online member directory where members can connect with other professionals who share their interests, concerns and values.
INFLUENCE
Advocacy and the Voice of the Professions
NYSSLHA represents, protects and advances the interests of our members, by:
- Advocating with our State Legislators and Regulators
- Proactively Taking Positions on State Issues
- Protecting and Advancing our Members’ Scope of Practice
- Engaging Grassroots Member Involvement on Issues
LEARN
Professional Development
NYSSLHA delivers and develops education and resources to help practitioners best serve their consumers, such as:
- Our Annual Convention
- NYSSLHA Webinars
- Fall Workshop
- 20% Discount on Hanen Centre Webinars
PROMOTE
Professional and Public Awareness
NYSSLHA improves awareness of the professions through many communication channels.
- Redesigned Communicator with a focus on clinical content
- E-mail Blasts that keep the membership informed of breaking news
- Provide Poster Presentation and Scholarship Opportunities for Students
- Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn group
LEAD
Association Strength and Leadership
NYSSLHA fosters leadership and develops resources to achieve our mission and vision by investing in technology to serve our members’ needs and expanding member involvement on committees and councils within our Association and with external organizations.
- Appoint Early Intervention Provider to State Fiscal Agent Steering Committee
- Appoint member to Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Quality Improvement Guidance Team
- Utilize Mobile Pathfinder at the Convention
- Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn group