Who We Are
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the most respected voice for communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professionals in the world.
ASHA's Certificates of Clinical Competence, the CCCs, are the nation's most widely recognized symbols of competency for audiology and speech-language pathology professionals. Get detailed information on the benefits, requirements and application procedures.
Join ASHA's national network of more than 130,000 CSD professionals with interests and concerns similar to your own. ASHA members are committed to providing the highest quality services to, and advocacy for, people with communication disabilities.
Our members are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists employed in schools, in health care facilities, in private practice, and at colleges and universities across the nation. Membership in ASHA is your link to this network of experienced and helpful colleagues.
What We Offer
Membership in ASHA provides you with the resources and information you need to be successful at your job, advance your career, and serve your profession. Use the links, where available, below to learn more about our extensive and growing member benefits program:
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ASHA's Cutting-Edge Publications Keep You in the Know!
Whether you're looking for news and features or the latest peer-reviewed research, ASHA's got you covered. ASHA's scholarly journals now come to you online. Log on through ASHA's Web site and check out a wealth of features right at your fingertips:
- Advanced search capability
- Links to articles available for CE credits (at least one per issue)
- E-mail alerts to announce when new issues are available online
- CiteTrack Alerts for keeping up with the latest research in your field
Best of all, as a member, you have free online access to the full text of all four ASHA journals—American Journal of Audiology; American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology; Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research; and Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools—from the most current issue back through 1980. You may also select a subscription to the print edition of one ASHA journal at no charge by calling the Action Center at 800-498-2071.
Our award-winning newspaper, The ASHA Leader—published 16 times per year—gives you member and association news, employment recruitment ads, and in-depth coverage of issues and stories shaping the future of the professions. Major stories are posted on the Leader Online and reprints may be downloaded in a "printer-friendly" text-only format.
Access e-newsletters are audience-specific e-mail newsletters. These bimonthly updates provide insightful industry information, notice of ASHA events, tips for earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs), special offers for members, and more. Sign up for Access Schools, Access Audiology, Access SLP Health Care, and Access Academics & Research at the ASHA Publications page.
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Maintain Your Valued Credential With ASHA's Continuing Education Opportunities.
ASHA provides a variety of continuing professional education opportunities including convenient self-study products, workshops and conferences, and more than 1,400 opportunities to earn CEUs at ASHA's annual convention. Deep discounts on CE products and services are an exclusive member benefit. The ASHA CE Registry is a convenient way for members to keep track of the courses they attend and to access a cumulative transcript of their ASHA CEUs.
For members who engage in professional learning experiences, ASHA has created the Learn & Earn program, which allows members to earn ASHA CEUs for activities such as presenting at conferences, authoring and publishing journal articles, earning academic credit, participating in journal study groups, or learning related to clinical fellow supervision. Visit the Continuing Education section for additional information.
Get Complete, Unrestricted Access to ASHA's Web site
Each day, ASHA members and consumers alike access a wealth of information and technical resources on our award-winning Web site, the largest, most comprehensive resource for audiologists and speech-language pathologists online today. As an ASHA member, you have password-protected access to members-only sections, including:
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Annual Convention
ASHA's annual convention offers three days of exciting learning opportunities with the latest research and practical applications to assist you in your work. The convention brings thousands of members, educators, and exhibitors together for the world's largest gathering of speech, language, and hearing professionals. Members receive discounts on convention services, including registration fees, products, and seminars.
Technical Assistance
ASHA staff can help practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists get information about planning, funding strategies, identifying appropriate agencies and agency representatives, and developing proposal concepts. Be sure to visit our Practice Management section of this site. To receive Technical Assistance, call the Action Center at 1-800-498-2071 or e-mail your questions to:
Audiology: audiology@asha.org
Speech-Language Pathology: slpinfo@asha.org
Health Services: healthservices@asha.org
School Services: schoolservices@asha.org
Multicultural Affairs: multicultural@asha.org
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Special Interest Divisions
Thousands of ASHA members are staying on the cutting-edge of issues and concerns within their areas of interest through membership in one or more of ASHA's Special Interest Divisions.
Discounts on ASHA Products and Services
Call Product Sales toll-free at 888-498-6699 for an ASHA Products Catalog or shop online. Members receive discounts from 20%–50% off non-member prices for reference books and handbooks, CE products, multicultural resources, specialty products to promote your services to colleagues and consumers, and much more.
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Additional Benefits for ASHA Members
Members should login and visit our supplemental benefits page for specific codes and contact information.
Insurance
Auto Purchase/Lease Program
Subaru – ASHA's VIP Program
Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 to find out how members may save more than $3,000 off the MSRP on any new Subaru, whether leased or purchased. Terms and conditions apply. This offer is subject to change without notice. Please do not compromise your eligibility for the program! You must call ASHA at 800-498-2071 BEFORE visiting your local Subaru dealer.
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Subaru VIP Program.
Auto Rental
AVIS Worldwide: Members receive 10% off SuperValue Daily and Weekly rates and 5% off promotional rates.
Credit Services
The ASHA Bank of America WorldPoints MasterCard credit card: Enjoy the Rewards
Earn points and get the rewards you want—cash, travel, merchandise, and gift certificates—now with easy online redemption, too! Only the WorldPoints card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily—and with no annual fee.
Contact Us
Action Center: 800-498-2071 or actioncenter@asha.org
Product Sales: 888-498-6699
Technical Assistance: 800-498-2071 or e-mail your question to:
Audiology: audiology@asha.org
Speech Language Pathology: slpinfo@asha.org
Health Services: healthservices@asha.org
School Services: schoolservices@asha.org
Multicultural Affairs: multicultural@asha.org
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