STUDENT MEMBER BENEFITS

What is ArSHA?

• The Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association (ArSHA) is a professional association of speech-language pathologists and audiologists who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communication, swallowing and hearing disorders. ArSHA is a volunteer led organization where professionals connect and collaborate, pursue their professional passions,  educates the public and advocates for speech and hearing related issues to positively influence Arizona legislation and regulations.

What does ArSHA do?

• ArSHA advocates for professionals by monitoring proposed legislation as well as helps to develop agendas to address legislation.
• Encourages members to contact their state senators and representations to support legislation as well as to express support or voice concerns regarding proposed bills.
• Participates in advocacy days at the State Capitol.
• Provides continuing education opportunities through the annual conference as well as through webinars.
• Organizes Town Halls on topics of interest to the public and to speech-hearing professionals.
• Hosts an annual convention as well as a one day fall conference to offer professionals CEUs.
• Offers networking opportunities such as in person or virtual social hours.
• Fields a variety of questions from members and helps guide them answers and/or resources.
• Provides resources to professionals regarding state licensure, regulations, and more!

Why should students join?

• Opportunity to serve as a student representative
• Opportunity for a scholarship
• Discount to conference
• Volunteer at conference
• Learn to advocate for the profession
• Network with other students
• Network with other professionals across different settings
• New mentorship program, which may include job shadowing
• Great resume builder

NSSLHA Student Membership vs. ArSHA Student Membership

NSSHLA is the national organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders. ArSHA is the state organization for professionals. ArSHA offers students:

• Mentorship
• Networking
• Service opportunities
• Deep discounts on membership fees as a student (Only $15 for a whole year!)
• Discounts on convention
• Scholarship opportunities
• A head start on your career in speech, language and hearing!