Who We Are

About Us

The Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA) is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1960. Its membership includes licensed and credentialed professionals and assistants with advanced education and training in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech, language, and hearing science. 

Mission Statement: To empower aspiring and practicing audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and assistants through advocacy, education, collaboration, mentoring, and networking.  

Vision Statement: Creating a world where all people communicate effectively, hear optimally, and swallow safely.  


Illinois State Information

ISHA is here to:

Serve as a source for the public in all matters related to delays, disorders and difference of speech, language, hearing, feeding and swallowing. 

Educate the public about: 
 

  • Hearing and balance disorders 

  • Speech and language delays 

  • Swallowing and feeding disorders 

 
Advocate for the needs of individuals with speech, language or hearing and balance at local, state and federal government levels. 

Speech-Language Pathologists

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a licensed professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with people of all ages, from infants to older adults, helping with speech, language, voice, fluency, social communication, and feeding and swallowing. 

Learn more about SLPs here: Who Are Speech-Language Pathologists? 

Learn more about speech, language, and swallowing here: Speech, Language, and Swallowing 

Audiologists 

An audiologist is a licensed professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists provide hearing tests, fit hearing aids, and help manage balance concerns to improve quality of life for people of all ages. 

Learn more about audiologists here: Who Are Audiologists? 

ISHA 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

The ISHA Executive Board recently met to create a Strategic Plan allowing the association to focus on agreed upon initiatives for the next three years. The plan was formally adopted on January 1, 2024. 

Meeting Minutes

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