Audiologists, Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Specialists
Qualifications: Full members shall hold a minimum of a graduate degree with major emphasis in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech, language or hearing science, or a graduate degree and present evidence of active research, interest and performance in the field of human communication sciences and disorders.
Privileges: Full membership gives the right to cast ballots in Association elections; to cast ballots for by-law changes; to hold office, to serve on or chair committees; to receive Association publications and other benefits of membership as determined by the Board; and to participate in Association functions at membership rates.
Speech Language Assistants and Clinical Fellows
Qualifications: Associate membership is open to persons who do not qualify for full membership, but hold an Associate’s degree or higher but have not met all of the qualifications for full membership in the general area of communication disorders or speech-language pathology or audiology shall be eligible as associate members.
Privileges: Associate membership gives the right to cast ballots in Association elections; to cast ballots for by-law changes or to hold office; serve on Association committees; to receive Association publications and other perks of membership as determined by the Board; and to participate in Association functions at membership rates.
Students
Qualifications: 1. Full-time or part-time undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language pathology or audiology shall be eligible for student status. Eligibility shall be determined by validation of student status by their program’s Department Chair. 2. Students enrolled in NHSLHA-recognized educational programs for Speech-Language Assistants shall be eligible for student status. Eligibility shall be determined by validation of student status by their program’s Department Chair.
Privileges: Student membership gives the right to receive Association publications and other benefits of membership as determined by the Board, serve on Association committees and to take advantage of designated Association functions.
Qualifications: Any member may apply to the Association for life membership and be granted this recognition if all of the following conditions are met:
Privileges: A Life Member shall continue to enjoy all rights and privileges of full membership but shall be excused from payment of annual dues.
Qualifications: Individuals who hold membership in another state-wide professional association with a similar mission to that of the New Hampshire Speech-Language-Hearing Association, including, but not limited to, an audiology association, a brain injury association, physical therapy or occupational therapy association may apply for courtesy membership upon providing appropriate documentation.
Privileges: Courtesy membership gives the right to receive Association publications.
Limitations: Courtesy Members do not have the right to cast ballots in Association elections; to cast ballots for by-law changes or to hold office.