Since 1950 the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) has represented the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and individuals served by members of these professions.
Our Vision
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association is a professional association that promotes advocacy and public awareness for all speech-language pathologists and audiologists in New York State and encourages the use of best practices within those professions through support of legislative initiatives and professional development opportunities.
Our Mission
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s mission is to:
- Represent and support the best interest of the membership.
- Advocate for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and all individuals served by these professions by working closely with lobbyists, state and local agencies, and state and local leaders who monitor legislative and regulatory activity.
- Advocate for the use of highest qualified providers in all settings.
- Represent the best interests of our members and the individuals whom they serve with regard to reimbursement rates, access to services and use of evidence based practices.
- Serve as a link between members and state offices and departments which determine policies and regulations that directly affect professional licensures and teaching certifications.
- Provide professional development opportunities throughout the state to facilitate completion of licensure and certification requirements.
- Increase public awareness through advocacy and promotional initiatives.
Our Members
A Speech-Language Pathologist is a professional trained in the study of human communication, its normal development, its disorders and its treatment. A speech-language pathologist is licensed and certified by the State Education Department in New York.
An Audiologist is a professional concerned with normal and impaired hearing, and with identification, evaluation and rehabilitation of those who have hearing problems. An audiologist is licensed by the State Education Department in New York.
Licensed Professionals in NYS as of Jan 2010
| SLPs |
13,851 |
| Audiologists |
1,277 |
SLP and audiologist licensure requirements include obtaining a graduate degree or its equivalent, a 300 hour supervised practicum, 9 months of full-time supervised experience (or equivalent part-time), and passage of a national exam. The individual must be 21 years of age and of good moral character.
Licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists are also required by law to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities every three years.
