Student Member Benefits

I’m a member of NSSLHA… isn’t that part of it?

No, these are two different organizations. NSSHLA is the national organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders. CSHA is the state organization for professionals. However, you can receive a discount to be a CSHA member if you are a NSSLHA member.

What is CSHA?

• The Colorado Speech-Language Hearing Association (CSHA) is a professional association of speech-language pathologists and audiologists who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communication, swallowing and hearing disorders.
• It is a volunteer based organization.
• CSHA is recognized by ASHA as an official state association, however it is a separate entity

What does CSHA do?

• CSHA advocates for professionals by monitoring proposed legislation as well as helps to develop agendas to address legislation
• Encourages members to contact their state senators and representations to support legislation as well as to express support or voice concerns regarding proposed bills
• Participates in advocacy days at the State Capitol
• Provides continuing education opportunities through the annual conference as well as through webinars
• Fields a variety of questions from members and helps guide them answers and/or resources
• Provides resources for state licensure and regulations

Why should students join?

• Opportunity to serve as a student representative
• Opportunity for a scholarship
• Discount to conference
• Volunteer at conference
• Learn to advocate for the profession
• Network with other students
• Network with other professionals across different settings
• New mentorship program, which may include job shadowing
• Great resume builder