CSHA
Major News and Updates
Changes
Dear CSHA Members, For nearly 60 years, the California Speech Language and Hearing Association (CSHA) has served speech, language, and audiology professionals, clients, and the community in the state of California. Together, we have navigated times of growth, turbulence, and change. At the present time, in the ongoing wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSHA has …[Read More]
2023 Convergence Call for Proposals extended to October 15, 2022!
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and helping people? Are you a subject matter expert? The California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) is seeking content leaders to submit session proposals for Convergence 2023 in Anaheim! The event will be held March 30-April 2, 2023. CSHA is looking for dynamic presentations that offer participants everything ...[Read More]
2023 Convergence Call for Proposals due Sept. 30, 2022!
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and helping people? Are you a subject matter expert? The California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) is seeking content leaders to submit session proposals for Convergence 2023 in Anaheim! The event will be held March 30-April 2, 2023. CSHA is looking for dynamic presentations that offer participants everything ...[Read More]
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]