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ASHA
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 228,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.- See more at: http://www.asha.org/about/
Purpose
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 228,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Learn about the differences between professional associations and unions.
Vision
Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.
Mission
Empowering and supporting audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists through: advancing science,
setting standards,
fostering excellence in professional practice, and
advocating for members and those they serve.
setting standards,
fostering excellence in professional practice, and
advocating for members and those they serve.
Additional Culture Details
You can get a good sense of what ASHA is like by scrolling through our Instagram feed -- https://www.instagram.com/ashaweb/
Values
- We Are ASHA Staff
- We act as stewards of ASHA.
We collaborate.
We value diversity and inclusion.
We practice open communication.
We share a commitment to learning.
We focus on member service.
We value the power of science and research.