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Empowering Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Through:
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The Mission of the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) is to enhance the provision of quality services to persons with communication disorders and their families. KSHA accomplishes this by providing broad-based educational opportunities, public awareness and policy development inititives. KSHA supports all levels of professionals and students in speech-language pathology and audiology by promoting the highest standards for service providers.

10/20/2026

📣 Registration is open for two upcoming KSHA webinars!

Join us for professional learning on Oct 22 for High-tech AAC evaluations in KEIS, and Nov 12 for Surgical and Therapeutic Options for Glottal Incompetence.

🎓 Earn ASHA CEUs with each webinar!
💲 Members: $15 | Non-members: $25 | Students: FREE!

🔗 Register today and invest in your professional growth!

10/15/2026

🏆 Do you know a colleague who deserves recognition? KSHA Honors Chair Allison Hatcher shares information about nominations for the KSHA Awards! Watch the video to learn more and help us celebrate the outstanding professionals making a difference in our field.

10/05/2026

Meet KSHA Membership Chair, Stephanie Schaaf! 👋

In this video, Stephanie shares a little about her role and how she helps support KSHA members. Get to know another member of your KSHA Executive Council!

10/01/2026

🍂 October is here! Hear from KSHA President Heather Gaddis in this month’s video as she shares an update with KSHA members.

09/28/2026

Meet Maggie Durbin, our KSHA Student Representative!

Maggie is a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University and is excited to represent student voices within KSHA. Get to know Maggie and hear more about her role in this quick introduction!

09/17/2026

📢 Important Kentucky Licensing Update

The FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check system is ready for new licensure applicants and those seeking reinstatement

👉 What you need to do:
• Schedule fingerprints at uenroll.identogo.com
• Use Service Code: 27GKYV
• Bring an acceptable photo ID
• Allow 5–10 business days for results to reach the Board

📅 IMPORTANT: To be considered at the October 13 Board meeting, all required materials—including your background check—must be received by October 3, 2026.

Questions or application status: [email protected] | 502-782-8801

Please share with anyone applying for or reinstating a Kentucky SLP or audiology license.

09/14/2026

👋 Meet the KSHA Executive Council!

We’re kicking off a new video series designed to help you get to know the people who volunteer to serve and advocate for you through KSHA. Over the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Executive Council and share a little more about who they are and what they do for our profession.

🎥 First up: Kelly Twehues, KSHA Secretary!

Take a few minutes to get to know Kelly and learn more about her role on the KSHA Executive Council. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and commitment she brings to serving our members!

Stay tuned for the rest of the series!

09/11/2026

KSHA members—your voice matters!

It’s time to vote on proposed KSHA bylaws changes designed to strengthen leadership and representation within our association.

The proposed changes would:
• Change the Audiology Chair position to Vice President of Audiology, elevating the role within KSHA leadership.
• Require the President-Elect to have previously served on the KSHA Board, ensuring candidates have experience and a strong understanding of the organization’s leadership and priorities.

Please take a few minutes to review the proposed changes and cast your vote.

👉 Vote at KSHA.info by logging in with your member number.

09/01/2026

📢 LICENSURE UPDATE: FBI BACKGROUND CHECK DELAYS

KSHA continues to hear from recent graduates and other applicants who are unable to obtain their Kentucky licenses due to delays associated with the new FBI criminal background check requirement that took effect July 15, 2026.

KSHA is actively advocating for our members and those awaiting licensure. Today, we connected with ASHA’s Director of State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs and continued discussions with our lobbyist about potential solutions.

📰 A recent article by journalist Shay McAlister, “Stuck in Limbo: New Kentucky Law Leaves Hundreds of Licensed Professionals Unable to Work,” has also brought additional attention to the issue.

According to information provided by the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, approximately 200 licenses across four professions are currently affected, including Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.

💡 PPC is reviewing whether a provisional or temporary solution may be legally possible. While there is no confirmed timeline, we are encouraged that potential solutions are being explored.

KSHA will continue collaborating with affected professions, licensing boards, ASHA, and state partners to advocate for relief and keep our members informed.

If you are experiencing licensure delays, please share your story with KSHA. Your experiences help demonstrate the real-world impact of these delays across Kentucky.

09/01/2026

Happy September KSHA! Hear from KSHA President Heather Gattis with an update on the proposed licensure bill, background check concerns, and 92507 trainings.

Address

838 E High Street, Ste 263
Lexington, KY
40502

Website

http://www.ksha.info/

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