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MSHA Advisory Groups
Purpose
MSHA offers members the opportunity to network, obtain peer-to-peer support, develop products, and work on special projects with other members with similar interests through our Advisory Groups.
Advisory Groups are open to all members, including licensed speech-language pathologists, audiologists, assistants, students, and retired, or other non-practicing professionals. Groups generally meet virtually 4 times a year and each has a Topic Chair who communicates interests and needs to the Vice President of Clinical Practice.
List of Advisory Groups
Audiology
- Interests and interests affecting audiologists, audiology assistants, and audiology students in Massachusetts
- Topic Chair: Meaghan Rees, AuD, CCC-A
Fluency/Stuttering
- Ad-hoc committee that is part of the schools group for those specialized in fluency and stuttering to discuss current issues and best practices
- Topic Co-Chairs: Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs & Sandra Garzon
- Current Topic: Evaluation of people who stutter in the schools
Higher Education
- For SLPs, Audiologists, and related professional who work in undergraduate or graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders in Massachusetts
- Topic Chair: Meredith Finnie, MS, CCC-SLP
- Current Topic: Supervision of students and preparing students for the CF
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
- Provides an opportunity for members across the profession to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the scopes of practice and educational settings
- Topic Chair: Rachel Aghara
- Current Topic: Guidelines for testing dual-language learners
Medical
- Offers space for providers working in medical settings including inpatient and outpatient hospitals, rehabilitation, or other settings to discuss issues related to patient care, productivity, and/or career changes
- Topic Chair: Vacant/Open
- Current Topic: TBD
Private Practice
- Addresses issues relevant to SLPs and Audiologists who own or work in private practice
- Topic Chair: Lisa Butler
- Current Topic: Reimbursement rates in Massachusetts
Schools
- Offers space for school-based professionals to discuss state and district-related issues, including caseload, service delivery, and supervision
- Topic Chair: Linday Wyatt
- Current Topic: School-based Medicaid Billing