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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]