Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama

07/08/2025

Time is running out to submit your proposal for SHAA 2026!

This is your opportunity to share your expertise, spark new ideas, and contribute to a truly transformative convention.

Our 2026 theme, "Cultivate," is all about planting the seeds of knowledge, nurturing professional growth, and inspiring change in our field.

Key Deadline:
Proposal Submission Closes: July 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Don't miss the chance to be part of shaping SHAA 2026.

Submit your proposal now!!

06/27/2025

Have you submitted your proposal yet?? Mark your calendars for February 19-20, 2026!!!

There’s still time to cultivate knowledge and inspire growth at the SHAA 2026 Convention! With this year’s theme, “Cultivate,” we’re focusing on planting new ideas, nurturing professional connections, and harvesting transformative learning experiences. 🌳🍃🌿🌱🪴🌸🌷🌻🌼

We’re calling on YOU — the experts, innovators, and passionate professionals — to help shape a dynamic and meaningful program. Whether it's research, practical strategies, or fresh perspectives, your contribution can make a lasting impact.

Important Dates to Remember:🪴Submission Deadline: July 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM🪴Acceptance Notifications Sent By:September 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM🪴Speaker Disclosure Forms Due:October 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Submit your proposal in the link from our latest email!

Let’s come together to cultivate ideas, inspire one another, and make SHAA 2026 a convention to remember. We can't wait to see what you'll share!

06/27/2025

Reminder!! Monday June 30th is last day to get your virtual DEI CEUs‼️

SHAA is pleased to provide members with an opportunity to earn 2 hrs of ✨FREE✨ASHA CEUs through Summer Seminar: DEI.

The online presentations will be available from June 2–30, 2025, and features two presentations options:

* Exploring ASHA’s Resources to Support Responsive Practices in the Association, Discipline, and Professions
* Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients and Colleagues

Please note: You may receive CE credit for 🗣️one 🗣️of the two sessions.

You can access the presentations and handouts in the email sent last week📩

The submission deadline is June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM❕Submissions received after this time will not be accepted.

06/12/2025

A recent change the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual jeopardizes access to care for Medicare beneficiaries and undermines state laws designed to regulate provisional licensees such as speech-language pathology clinical fellows (CFs). It also threatens the livelihood of CFs whose employment relies on the ability to submit claims to payers like Medicare.

Please sign this petition by June 25 to join us in imploring CMS to revise its interpretation of the term “licensure” to include the provisional licensure states issue to new graduates in the process of completing their supervised clinical mentorship: https://at.asha.org/Fv

ASHA is advocating for CMS to update its qualified provider requirements and has asked to meet with CMS staff to walk through the relevant federal and state legislative and regulatory history, explain why provisional licensure must be included in federal personnel qualifications for SLPs, and strongly advocate for their inclusion in Medicare. Keep an eye on ASHA Advocacy News for updates and email reimbursement@asha.org if you have questions about Medicare policy and advocacy.

Thank you for your advocacy!

06/12/2025

Attention SLPs and AuDs!!!

We NEED you. 🚨

CMS recently made changes jeopardizing CFY’s ability to bill Medicare under part B services.

Tell CMS that our clinical fellows should be recognized at LICENSED Speech-Language Pathologists and have the ability to bill under Medicare.

Please sign the petition linked in our bio.

06/09/2025

SHAA is pleased to provide members with an opportunity to earn 2 hrs of ✨FREE✨ASHA CEUs through Summer Seminar: DEI.

The online presentations will be available from June 2–30, 2025, and features two presentations options:

* Exploring ASHA’s Resources to Support Responsive Practices in the Association, Discipline, and Professions
* Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients and Colleagues

Please note: You may receive CE credit for 🗣️one 🗣️of the two sessions.

You can access the presentations and handouts in the email sent last week📩

The submission deadline is June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM❕Submissions received after this time will not be accepted.

05/23/2025

It’s GIVEAWAY time!! 🥳

As our association continues to grow we are excited to announce our partnership with ContinuED. They have generously donated a FREE 1-year subscription to speechpathology.com for one of our members! 🗣️❤️👄🩻🧠🫁

How to Enter:
1. Follow on INSTAGRAM. Comments on Facebook do NOT count.
2. Tag an SLP or AUD in Alabama in the comments�→ Each comment counts as an extra entry, on INSTAGRAM ONLY!
3. Share the post to your story for a bonus entry

Giveaway Schedule
Starts: Friday, May 23
Ends: Friday, May 30
Winner Announced: Sunday, June 1
Be sure to follow us on instagram and join in for your chance to win! 🫶🏻

05/02/2025

2025 National Speech-Language-Hearing Month is here! 👄🧠👅🫁🗣️🩻🦻🏼 How are you celebrating the SLPs and AuDs in your life?? Comment below your favorite part about being an SLP or Audiologist! 👇🏼👇🏼Check out our stories for a screenshot you can share on why you loving being an SLP! Don’t forget to tag us in your responses. 🫶🏻 [this logo and stories are found directly on ASHA’s website].

04/02/2025

Apply for our School affairs grant! Link below! Apply by May 1.

https://form.jotform.com/250476335988067

02/21/2025

We’re excited to announce a free virtual summer seminar focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This on-demand session will be available from June 2–30, giving you the flexibility to watch at your convenience while ensuring you meet your ASHA DEI continuing education requirements.

What to Expect:
✔ Two DEI presentations to choose from
✔ Flexibility to watch on your schedule
✔ Free access for members and those that attended our convention
✔ Fulfills ASHA’s DEI education requirement

We are currently finalizing details with ASHA and our speakers. Once confirmed, we will send a follow-up email with registration information.

We appreciate your participation and look forward to bringing you this important content.

More details coming soon—stay tuned!

02/20/2025

Learning for Life - In honor of School Professional Development Day, we want to recognize Hoover’s amazing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for attending the Annual Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) Convention!

By maintaining their state licenses and national board certifications, our SLPs ensure they stay up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices so they can provide the best speech and language therapy for our students.

Thank you for your commitment to our students and their success!

02/18/2025

Thank you for joining us at convention!!

Did we see you at SHAA 2025?

Did you know, Restore Outpatient Therapy Services is one of 88 centers in Alabama meeting the challenge of providing Pediatric Dysphagia Assessment and Intervention services and the only provider listed in Chilton County!

Pictured: Ricardo Cameron, Director, Human Resources