Since 1963, the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc. has been the force that unites speech language pathologists and audiologists, amplifying their voices into a message heard clearly in the halls of the state Capitol, legislative offices and regulatory agencies.
Advocating for the professions doesn’t happen by chance. Skilled lobbying—enhanced by effective public relations efforts—is necessary to make sure our point of view is heard. But most importantly, you are necessary. Please join us as we work on key issues that affect the environment we work in and the clients we serve.
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Key Issues
Early Intervention
Autism Bill S7000
NYSSLHA States Neutral Position to Governor (Jul 14, 2010)
VESID Mandate Relief 2010
VESID Votes to Eliminate Speech Minimums (Jul 12, 2010)
Template Letter for Regents
NYSSLHA Letter to Regents
Hearing Aid Dispense for Profit
Memo in Opposition (May 18, 2010)
Opponents of A10056 (May 18, 2010)
Higher Ed Committee Letter (Mar 15, 2010)
Stavisky Fax Template (Mar 15, 2010)
Glick Fax Template (Mar 8, 2010)
Dinowitz Fax Template (Mar 8, 2010)
Kellner Fax Template (Mar 8, 2010)
Consumer Letter (Mar 8, 2010)
Memo in Opposition (Mar 3, 2010)
Template Letter (Mar 3, 2010)
SLP Shortages in Public Schools
NYSUT's Proposed Resolutions and Reaffirmations 2010 (April 13, 2010)
Template Letter for your Delegate on 2010 (April 13, 2010)
National Coalition on Personnel Shortages Launches Website
Sample Contract Language
Grant Application for SLP Shortages
VESID Mandate Relief for Special Education 2009
NYSSLHA Testimony at Public Hearings (May 2009)
VESID Memo on Mandate Relief (Jan 26,2009)
NYSSLHA's Letter of Opposition (Mar 30, 2009)
Audiology
NYSSLHA Letter to DOS re: Aud Students as H/A Dispensers (Jan 5 2010)
NYSSLHA Opposes Elimination of Hearing Screenings in NYC (Dec 2009)
Memo in Oppostion to S5727-Hearing Aid Dispense bill (Sept 2009)
Position Letter to HLAA (Aug 2009)
NYSSLHA Victorious in Killing Dispense for Profit Bill (May 2009)
NYSSLHA Responds to Request for Dispense-for-Profit Legislation
Otolaryngoloist Requests Dispense-for-Profit Legislation
Extension Granted on CEU Requirements for Infection Control
Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance
SLP Equivalancy Letter (Aug 2010)
Letters of Opposition to Medicare Advantage Cuts (Aug 2009)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Meeting April 2008
NYSSLHA Meets with Medicaid – April 2008
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Meeting Jan 2008
Corporate Structure for Professionals
Memo of Support for A8698-A
Corporate Compliance Legislation (4410)
Guidelines on Forming a Professional Corporation
Regulatory Updates
Proposed Licensure Changes
Update from Office of the Professions
State Budget 2009-2010
Memo in Opposition to EI Bill (2009-2010)
NYSSLHA Memo RE: EI Progam Budget Proposal (2009-2010)
EI Impacted by DOH's Proposed Budget (2009-2010)
DOH Commissioner Daines Testifies at 2009-10 Budget Hearing
