EPISODE · Dec 23, 2024 · 49 MIN
Money Talks, ASHA Whispers
from Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology · host Dr. Jeanette Benigas | SLP, Advocate, PhD
Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, examine the financial landscape of speech-language pathology, highlighting ASHA's $65 million in cash reserves and $71 million in investments. They critique ASHA's spending priorities, including minimal investment in lobbying, and question how these funds could better support clinicians and the profession. Jeanette provides updates on the Fix SLP team's CCC and ASHA membership status, illustrating the team's commitment to autonomy and professional choice. This episode emphasizes the importance of systemic change, transparency, and grassroots advocacy to build a stronger future for SLPs.Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] your New Year's wish for the profession or Fix SLP for our next episode! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, examine the financial landscape of speech-language pathology, highlighting ASHA's $65 million in cash reserves and $71 million in investments. They critique ASHA's spending priorities, including minimal investment in lobbying, and question how these funds could better support clinicians and the profession. Jeanette provides updates on the Fix SLP team's CCC and ASHA membership status, illustrating the team's commitment to autonomy and professional choice. This episode emphasizes the importance of systemic change, transparency, and grassroots advocacy to build a stronger future for SLPs.Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] your New Year's wish for the profession or Fix SLP for our next episode! ★ Support this podcast ★
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