The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s board of directors developed a strategic plan that will guide the leadership, committees and staff in focusing our resources and energies to ensure our success. Outlined below are the five vital goals that were developed and the strategies that will support them. It is our organization’s roadmap to lead us through today’s and tomorrow’s challenging healthcare and education environment. Please join us on our journey.
Vision: The leading New York association and resource for professionals in communication sciences and disorders.
Mission: Empowering members to serve individuals with hearing, communication and related disorders through best practices, professional development and advocacy.
Values: In serving the members, leadership is guided by these principles:
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Innovation
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Diversity
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Integrity
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Collaboration
Membership Service and Satisfaction
Provide benefits, services and opportunities that afford advantages to members.
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Increase Membership & Improve Member Retention
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Promote Member Engagement through Councils
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Enhance Supplier/Corporate Relations
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Conduct Surveys for Member & Non-member Input
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Review and Revise Products & Services to Meet the Needs of Members.
Advocacy and the Voice of the Professions
Represent, protect and advance the interests of members.
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Proactively Take Positions on State Issues
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Protect & Advance Members’ Scope of Practice
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Enhance Grassroots Member Involvement
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Engage Regional Network in Advocacy
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Enhance Political Action Committee (PAC)
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Strengthen Relationship with ASHA Staff & Volunteers
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Monitor & Participate in the Implementation of NY’s Health Care Exchange
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Research Impact of Accountable Care Organizations on Member’s Work Environment
Professional Development
Deliver & develop education & resources to help practitioners best serve their consumers.
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Ensure Annual Convention offers Appropriate Educational Opportunities, Fosters Networking & Facilitates Interaction among Attendees
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Provide Resources for Licensure & Certification Renewal
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Improve Online Resources & Links to Education
Professional & Public Awareness
Improve awareness of the professions.
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Enhance Relations with Universities & Students
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Provide Scholarship Opportunities for Students
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Identify Initiatives to Promote the Profession to the Public
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Build on “Better Hearing & Speech Month” for an Effective Statewide Campaign in NY.
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Redesign The Communicator with New Image & Content
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Increase Usage of Social Media & Technology
Association Strength & Leadership
Foster leadership & develop resources to achieve the mission & vision on behalf of the membership. Diversify Revenue Sources & Strengthen Streams of Income
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Invest in Technology to Serve Members’ Needs
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Expand Member Involvement on Committees & Councils
If you are interested in participating, please let us know at www.nysslha.org/volunteer.
