Vision

The Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA) will be recognized as an authority and resource in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology by legislative bodies, related professional associations, and consumers.

Mission

The mission of the Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA) is to:

• empower and provide professional support for audiologists and speech-language pathologists,
• provide public awareness and opportunities for professional growth,
• advocate for speech-language pathologists and audiologists and the individuals they serve, and
• advance ethical principles and professional standards in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

History

The Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association was established in 1949 to realize the founding philosophy of providing persons in the fields of human communication disorders with the opportunity to establish common standards, to exchange information and ideas, and to act as a strong, unified voice for upgrading the profession within our state. MSHA is a recognized professional association for audiologists and speech-language pathologists by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).