NSSLHA Spring Semester Events

Mark your calendars!!

Social Opportunities:

• ·         Welcome Back Tea Party: February 6, 4:30 – 5:30
•   Sign-up sheets will be available for our service learning events for the spring semester.
•   Information on applying to NSSLHA Leadership for next year will be discussed. Two positions will be open! (More details to follow… )

Educational Opportunities:

• ·         Guest Speaker: Thursday, February 21^st
• Topic TBD

Service Learning Opportunities:

NSSLHA is excited to announce a “Girl’s Club” occurring monthly on Friday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. This Girl’s Club will involve special needs girls between the ages of 10 and 20 years old. NSSLHA will offer them a fun Friday night activity one time a month to foster peer interaction.

Here are our dates for the Spring Semester:

• Girls Club -
• Movie Night at DeVos: Feb 8^th  6:00-8:00 PM
• Bowling Night at Eastbrook Lanes: March 8^th  6:00-8:00PM
• Ice Cream Social at Jersey Junction: April 19^th  6:00-8:00PM
• Kids Food Basket: Making Lunches 6:00-8:00PM (Thursday)
• Special Olympics: May 4 ALL DAY

Take Control Of Your Future- Let Your Voice Be Heard In Washington

For all of us going into speech pathology & audiology, it is essential that we are aware of the the current legislation that dictates our future careers. Letting your voice be heard at a governmental level allows you to advocate for yourself which continues to support your ability to provide services. More importantly, advocating for our clients promotes their ability to receive the highest quality of care and the right amount of care.  

Luckily, participation is made easy through ASHA's Advocacy Programs. 

Here are the 3 bills that are currently being voted on:

Medicare Fees and Therapy Cap Exceptions Process Addressed In Fiscal Cliff Legislation

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Protect Funding for IDEA

Medicare Home Health Agency Rules for 2013

It takes less than 1 minute to send a letter to our state senator and representatives. 

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Every. Person. Counts. 

It only takes four letters to a senator or representative for that issue to be investigated and adequately represented at the state and federal level. Think of the impact that a whole program of Speech Pathology students can make. 

Join NSSLHA in our effort to consider the big picture and make a difference on the future of our field.

Faith Based Perspective on Autism

Faith in the workplace is not an issue that is commonly addressed. However the article below discusses ways to implement your faith through acts of kindness and love!

Click Here to Read

Hear & Now.... Preliminary Research

As future clinicians, it is imperative that we stay updated on current research. Not only for our own knowledge, but to display competence and interest when interacting with other professionals in our field. Harvard Medical School has conducted a preliminary study researching sensory hair cell regrowth in the cochlea. The initial study has produced hopeful results, with the full article published in Neuron.

Click on the link below to get an overview of the study!
Hair cell regrowth

Silly Speechie Study Break...

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We promise it will be worth your while... :)