MSHA was formed in 1939 with 52 members. Today, this membership has grown to well over 1,400 members who work as speech-language pathologists, audiologists and teachers of the hearing impaired in a variety of work settings in every part of Michigan.
The Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association (MSHA) is an organization dedicated to supporting professionals and students in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology within Michigan.
The association aims to enhance the quality of services provided to individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders and to support professionals in their practice. The association aims to advocate for the needs and interests of its members and the communities they serve.
MSHA offers resources such as professional development opportunities, advocacy efforts, and networking events.
Member Benefits
- MSHA sponsors Continuing Education (CE) opportunities to members at our MSHA annual conference. The annual conference, for which reduced rates are offered to members, features courses, workshops and poster sessions by local and nationally recognized experts in speech-language pathology and audiology. It is an excellent forum for information exchange and professional networking.
- Members have access to the members only section of the MSHA website
- Receive the MSHA's quarterly online newsletter, et cetera
- MSHA's lobbyist works on the association's behalf to advocate and work to influence political decisions on behalf of MSHA, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists in Michigan. MSHA's lobbyist also provides updates on legislative issues, and networking opportunities that link members to related professional organizations in Michigan and the United States.
- Employment information service.
Types of Membership
NOTE: You must apply at the highest level that you are eligible.
Individual Membership - $80
- Those holding a graduate degree with major emphasis in speech-language pathology, audiology, or the speech and hearing sciences, or a graduate degree and present evidence of active research, interest, and performance in the field of human communication. Only professional members have the right to hold office and vote.
Student Membership - $40
- Full-time undergraduate, graduate, or Doctoral leve students in speech-language pathology, audiology or education of hearing impaired.
- This membership is granted to those members who have retired from the profession after a minimum of 10 years of professional service and who have held Active membership for a minimum of 10 years. Candidates may be proposed by any member of MSHA or self-proposed. Waiver of dues will be made for this membership category and voting privileges are maintained. Please send an email to info@mislha.org to be considered for this membership level.