Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association

MSHA is now accepting proposals for papers for its 2014 Annual Convention, set for Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Sheraton in Towson, Maryland. In order to bring excellent speakers and cutting-edge topics to convention, we are posting our Call for Papers early. If you are interested in presenting, or know a speaker that might like to present, please contact us. Please note deadlines below for submitting papers.You may submit applications by mail or suggestions by email; online registrations will open soon.

For more information, please contact the MSHA Office.

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming MSHA Events

We've blocked out some important dates for upcoming MSHA events, and you should too!

Friday, October 18, 2013
MSHA's Clinical Connections Fall Conference, to be held at the Forbush School.

Friday, April 4, 2014
MSHA's 2014 Annual Convention, to be held at the Sheraton Baltimore North in Towson, Maryland.

The Adult Service Delivery Committee of the Maryland Speech Language Hearing Association presents the Student Scholar Discussions. Earn CEUs and support two of Maryland's most outstanding students in speech-language pathology as each leads a presentation with discussion about an article that has particularly inspired them during their academic career. This 1.5-hour presentation will focus on the review and discussion of two peer-reviewed journal articles, with learner outcomes as indicated below.

The Executive Board selected the following individuals at the December 2012 board meeting to represent Maryland (MSHA) in statewide networks with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The term for each of these positions is from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014.

State Medicare Administrative Contractor (SMAC) Network
Mary Casper

State Advocates for Reimbursement (STARs)
Gloria Petit-Clair

State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEALS)
Lori Crum-Sweely

For more information about ASHA partnerships, please visit the advocacy area of the ASHA website.

The Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association chose two accomplished Maryland graduate students in the field of Speech-Language Pathology to receive $500 scholarships in 2012. The students were recognized in the Opening Session of MSHA's Annual Convention on May 4, 2012.