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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]
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]