Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 234,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: ASHA's programs, such as the ARM Network, focus on increasing the number of PhD faculty and advancing research to support evidence-based practice in communication sciences and disorders. This addresses the societal need for qualified professionals and evidence-based treatments[4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By supporting research and professional development, ASHA helps improve the quality of life for individuals with communication and hearing disorders.
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The organization's efforts in advancing research and clinical practices contribute to positive changes in the field, leading to better outcomes for patients.
- **Community Well-being**: ASHA's work enhances community well-being by ensuring that individuals with communication and hearing disorders receive high-quality care.