Membership Benefits
The Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (GSHA) is a professional association of individuals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human communication disorders that advocates for the professional interest of its members and the individuals they serve, and provides a forum for the exchange of professional information and ideas. Contact our Headquarters office at (404) 860-2328 for immediate assistance or click here to email us if you have any questions relating to your membership.
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GSHA Annual Convention
The convention features an exciting program with continuing education events for clinicians in pediatric and adult settings.
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GSHA Sponsored and Co-sponsored Continuing Education Events
Reduced fees for GSHA-sponsored and co-sponsored continuing education workshops. Opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU's) and Professional Learning Units (PLU's) at conventions and continuing education workshops.
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GSHA Calendar
GSHA calendar lists current and upcoming CE opportunities
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GSHA E-news
Be informed of current events and announcements
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Regulatory and Legislative Advocacy Efforts
GSHA is actively monitoring legislative issues and activities that directly affect the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in all settings with local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
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Advocacy Updates
Legislative updates are available at Legislative Updates.
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GSH-PAC
The GSHA Political Action Committee (GSH-PAC) is the “political arm” of GSHA; dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of speech-language pathology and audiology. Its mission is to increase the visibility of the needs of individuals with communicative disorders at the legislative, decision-making level through advocacy activities that promote the election of candidates who support GSHA’s mission. Donations help increase the visibility of needs for individuals with communicative disorders at the legislative level. Click Here to find out more.
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Lobbyist/Legal Consultant Services
To monitor and assist the Association's legislative activities, in addition to continuous monitoring of activities that directly affect the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
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Advocacy Partnerships
Stay up to date with the latest information on tri-alliance meetings.
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Reimbursement Issues
Monitoring, advocacy and updates on reimbursement issues impacting provision of services in all settings
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Public Information Activities and Promotion of "Better Speech and Hearing Month"
Public awareness of the Speech and Hearing professions, including a proclamation by the Georgia governor recognizing May as Better Hearing and Speech Month in Georgia.
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Members-only Web Site
Find member alerts, member Listserv, and resources.
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Online Job Center
The Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association maintains a list of positions available in the professional community.
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Employer Job Postings
Receive reduced rates for job postings on the GSHA website.
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Online GSHA Member Directory
Inclusion in GSHA's annual directory of members, facilities, and resource services in Georgia.
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Facility Directory
Inclusion in GSHA's online Facility Directory
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GSHA E-mail Distribution Lists
Members can join us for networking and an open discussion of current issues in the profession on the GSHA Listserv.
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Participation on GSHA Committees, Subcommittees, and Task Forces
Make a difference and build your resume with opportunities for participation and leadership in the Association governance. Elected and appointed positions are available for member participation annually.
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities for you to be involved in GSHA and the community through volunteering to serve on a committee or participating in various GSHA initiatives, including GSHA Gives. Click Here to find out more.
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GSHFoundation
The Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (GSHFoundation is a (501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, 81-2879682; donations support initiatives for improving the quality of life for individuals who experience speech, language, swallowing, or hearing impairments and those who serve them; including advocacy, student scholarships, grants, outreach, and public service. Based on availability of funds, GSHA members may apply for student scholarships or funding to professionals for projects dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of speech-language pathology and audiology. https://www.gshafoundation.com/
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Award Opportunities
Recognition of members' outstanding service
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Discount Opportunities
GSHA members can save by using special discount codes when shopping with various vendors. Members, click a vendor logo below for current discount codes.
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Licensing and Certification
Resources and information related to professional licensing and certification.
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Professional Resource List
Useful websites and links
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Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
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Get Recognized! GSHA Annual Honors and Awards Nominations Opening soon.
The Honors and Awards Board will be accepting award nominations later this year to be presented at 2023 GSHA Convention. Any questions regarding the awards and honors can be directed to the GSHA office at [email protected].
Each year, members of GSHA have the opportunity to nominate individuals for awards. Procedures for Nominations: Nominations may be made by any GSHA member. All nominees must be current members of GSHA and meet the criteria for the award for which the nomination is being made. A letter of support written by the member making the nomination, indicating in detail how the nominee meets the criteria for selection, must be submitted electronically to Past-President, Chair of the Honors and Awards Board. Additional letters of support may also be submitted.
Governor Kemp Proclaims May Better Hearing and Speech Month
The Governor of the State of Georgia, Brian Kemp, proclaimed May as Better Hearing and Speech Month. The proclamation was held in the ceremonial office and included an official photograph with the Governor.
Click here for the official proclamation
Host a GSHA social in your local area to network with colleagues, connect with friends and enjoy the benefits of membership in May and beyond. Members and nonmembers are welcome. You provide the details and GSHA will do the rest. Hosting a social is easy and fun! For more information about hosting a local social, contact Cecilia Ciaccia, Public Relations Committee Chair, at: [email protected]
Join GSHA to Support Literacy and Learning: Get Georgia Reading Campaign
“Children who can’t read proficiently by the end of third grade are more likely to experience poor health, have discipline problems, become teen parents, and drop out of high school. As adults, they’re more likely to spend time in prison, struggle with unemployment, and face shorter life expectancies”. Get informed, access resources and learn how to support Georgia’s data driven campaign to boost literacy and learning outcomes for all Georgians. Be a part of the common agenda to get every child in Georgia to be on a path to reading proficiently by the end of third grade in 2020.
Click here for more information
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