Benefits of NJSHA MembershipProfessional DevelopmentNJSHA members receive discounted rates for ALL NJSHA professional development and CEU events. NJSHA offers over 43 hours of professional development workshops on a variety of topics throughout the year. These provide NJ licensure continuing education hours and/or ASHA CEUs. CEU opportunities are available in the form of webinars, half day, full day and multi day programs. NJSHA’s annual Convention is the largest professional event for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and speech-language pathology and audiology students in New Jersey. Members receive significantly discounted registration. Legislation and AdvocacyNJSHA advocates for speech-language-pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists at the state and national level. NJSHA’s lobbyist provides regular and ongoing oversite of upcoming legislation, policy and issues that have, or could have, a significant impact on our professions and stakeholders. NJSHA members have testified at the Capitol in Trenton and have served as subject matter experts for New Jersey legislators and policy makers involved with legislation/regulations affecting SLPs and audiologists. The annual Legislative Day promotes awareness and visibility of speech and hearing-related issues and provides an opportunity for first hand interaction with legislators. NJSHA actively supports legislative and advocacy efforts related to our professions to ensure the concerns of our professionals and those we serve are addressed appropriately. There are a multitude of volunteer opportunities to suit your schedule and interests. Public AwarenessNJSHA serves as a reliable source of information for our members and the public to educate and raise awareness of our profession. NJSHA’s up-to-date website contains a wealth of information including information and is the go-to source to be aware of new laws and regulations, the latest NJSHA projects, professional development programs, information about our members, committee activities and exciting new initiatives. As a member you receive access to the NJSHA member directory, our quarterly newsletter, VOICES, and emails so you are informed about important announcements and professional information quickly. NetworkingMembership in NJSHA provides you with access to a cadre of volunteers who provide resources and information to help guide you through your most pressing professional challenges. Our membership consists of over 1,500 speech-language pathologists and audiologists and represents a range of professional environments including healthcare, early intervention, private practice, schools and higher education. Members take advantage of opportunities to be individually mentored by established professionals through participation with the NJSHA community. Members attend networking events at discounted rates and members-only FREE events nearby. Meet colleagues and build a professional and social network among your peers! ResourcesVOICES (NJSHA’s quarterly newsletter) provides up-to-date news and information pertaining to your profession to ensure that you remain current with news, trends, discussions and articles related to your profession. Members receive up-to-the-minute news, information and updates from NJSHA via email blasts, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. As a NJSHA member, you receive discounts when advertising jobs on NJSHA’s Career Center and may request access to the membership base for surveys and questionnaires for research support. Members only sections of the website include technical information regarding legislation, policies, technical documents, clinical setting specific information, updates and much more! Membership RecognitionHonors and Awards are bestowed annually upon qualified members who have been nominated by their colleagues based on award criteria. NJSHA student members enrolled in New Jersey graduate degree programs may be nominated to win a scholarship through the Marni Reisberg Recognition Award and NJSHA/NJAA Outstanding Student Audiologist Award programs. Members’ accomplishments and news are regularly highlighted on social media and the website. Financial Benefits of MembershipFinancial Benefits for members are always a key concern. The NJSHA Board of Directors reduced membership fees several years ago and works to keep membership fees as well as registration rates for continuing education events affordable and reasonable. Members receive reduced registration for all continuing education events including our annual Convention, webinars, full day programs and more! NJSHA also offers an annual FREE members appreciation webinar. Members can save over $170 per year on continuing education events. Be a part of a community of like-minded professionalsNJSHA offers you a variety of opportunities to be involved in projects, task forces and committees with participation available through conference calls and/or live interaction. Membership means belonging to something great, something bigger than yourself, something that has amazing opportunities for professional and personal growth. Your contribution and interactions need not take a great deal of time, but the rewards are unlimited! NJSHA Members Receive
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