Help Us Lower ASHA Fees

TLDR

(if you don't want to read, here is the "too long didn't read")

  • We have drafted a petition to change the ASHA bylaws (that doesn't interfere with other petitions or efforts).
  • If this change is made, ASHA must be transparent about its finances.
    • The price of the CCC should be be DRAMATICALLY reduced to a price reflecting its true cose per ASHA financial statements (somewhere between $12 and $20).
    • ASHA should adjust the membership cost accordingly to reflect the actual cost of providing member services.
  • Since SLPs can hold the CCC without membership, clinicians would benefit from actual savings.

Only current ASHA members can sign this petition. If you have discontinued paying for the ASHA membership or are a NSSLHA member and would still like to support this effort, contact team@fixslp.com.

All of the Details

We are asking for your help in promoting transparency and fairness in ASHA's pricing structure. We've drafted a petition to amend Section 3.2 of the ASHA Bylaws, which would require ASHA to clearly separate membership dues from certification maintenance fees, ensuring these fees accurately reflect the services provided.

Thanks to the generosity of our sustaining partners, we've been able to fund this effort and work with an attorney experienced in writing bylaws for membership associations.

Why is this important?

ASHA currently bundles fees to subsidize other programs unrelated to the CCC, leading to inflated costs. This proposed amendment will help align the costs with actual services, potentially saving members significant amounts. We believe in transparency and fairness, and this is a crucial step toward that goal.

What do we need from you?

We need your signature on this petition by 9/27/24 to push for this amendment. Only current ASHA members are eligible to sign this particular petition, but if you're no longer a member, contact us for other ways to support!

In Case You Still Have Questions 

1. What if I already signed Dr. Stewart's (@drjuvenile_forensicslp) petition?
  • Dr. Stewart has successfully submitted a petition to modernize ASHA through shared governance. This movement is an awesome, needed effort that Fix SLP fully supports!
  • What we are doing:​ Our petition addresses ASHA's pricing structure for more transparency and savings. Both initiatives are vital, but they do not overlap.
    2. Will signing this petition invalidate anything about Dr. Stewart's (@drjuvenile_forensicslp) petition?
    • No, our petition does not overlap with or change anything about Dr. Stewart's petition.
    3. What if I signed the petition that you created last year?
    • This is a new petition, and signatures can not be reused. The original petition was created to show a general consensus among practitioners and consumers.
    4. What will you do with the petition and signatures?
    • Depending on how quickly we can get 5,000+ signatures, we will submit it to ASHA. We want to submit before their public comments close on their bylaw changes on 9/28/24. Their changes attempt to prevent precisely what we are doing.
    5. Can I sign it if I no longer pay ASHA membership dues?
    • No. Only current ASHA members can sign this petition. However, please email us for other ways to support the effort!
    6. Can I sign it as a NSSLHA member or a student?
    • No, this petition is for ASHA members only. But don't worry—contact us, and we'll share how you can still support the movement. 
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