Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Empowering Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Through:
·Professional Development
·Advoc

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.

03/16/2026

Kentucky SLPs: your voice matters.

Senate Bill 177 modernizes licensure, maintains public protection, aligns our licensure with PT and OT, and helps ensure patients can access speech-language services across the Commonwealth and across the country.

📣 Contact your legislators and ask them to support SB 177.

03/13/2026

🎉 Celebrating a Legacy of Impact!

KSHA is proud to recognize John Kelly and Linda Kelly as recipients of the KSHA Certificate of Appreciation for their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the field of communication sciences and disorders.

Through their vision and support, the Kelly Autism Program was established at the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at Western Kentucky University. Their contributions have created meaningful opportunities for individuals with autism and their families while providing invaluable clinical training experiences for future professionals.

Their dedication continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of students, clinicians, and the communities they serve. 💙

Please join us in thanking John and Linda Kelly for their incredible support and commitment to advancing our profession! 👏

03/11/2026

It was a pleasure to recognize Donna Morris at KSHA as she received the Honors of the Association Award. For more than four decades, Donna has made a meaningful impact on our profession in Kentucky as a clinician, educator, leader, and mentor. From her early work in the public schools to clinical practice and her many years at the University of Kentucky, she has helped prepare and guide generations of speech-language pathologists. Her influence extends well beyond the classroom into schools, hospitals, clinics, and communities across the state. What sets Donna apart is not only her accomplishments, but the way she approaches her work. She develops clinicians who are skilled, client-centered, compassionate, and confident. Congratulations, Donna — this recognition is well deserved.

03/09/2026

Join us in congratulating Maggie Harrison as the recipient of the 2026 KSHA R.I.S.E. Scholarship.

Maggie is a first-year graduate student at Murray State University. Raised in a multicultural family—with a mother from Ecuador and a father from Japan—Maggie was born in Guatemala and has lived in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Japan, and the United States. These experiences have shaped her global perspective and deep appreciation for cultural and linguistic diversity. She is proficient in both Spanish and Japanese.
Maggie looks forward to drawing on her diverse background and multilingual skills in her future career as a speech-language pathologist, where she hopes to serve and advocate for individuals from a wide range of cultural and linguistic communities.

03/05/2026

Students showing up. Voices being heard. Advocacy in action. 👏

Today for Advocacy Day in Frankfort, KSHA members and students from universities across the Commonwealth met with legislators to advocate for Senate Bill 177 and House Bill 266.

We are so proud of these future professionals for stepping up, sharing their stories, and championing the needs of the individuals and families we serve.

This is what leadership looks like!!

03/03/2026

Hear directly from Anne Blandford, KSHA President, as she addresses the implications of Senate Bill 177. This important update outlines what the bill means for our professions and the individuals we serve across Kentucky. Stay informed. Stay engaged.

03/02/2026

Attention Kentucky SLPs and Audiologists:

ASHA has distributed a Take Action campaign regarding SB 177. KSHA wants to clarify that the current version of SB 177 includes:

• A pathway to direct full licensure for qualified graduates
• A pathway for clinicians seeking Interstate Compact participation

KSHA has been actively engaged with legislative partners and stakeholders throughout this process. We encourage members to review information shared directly by KSHA before taking action.

We remain committed to transparent communication and protecting access to care in Kentucky.

02/28/2026

Please join us in celebrating Piper Austin from Murray State, the 2026 Stanley Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient! 👏✨
Piper is a senior majoring in Communication Disorders at Murray State University. She is an active member of Murray State’s NSSLHA chapter and serves as an officer in the Communication Disorders Diversity Council. Through her leadership and involvement, Piper is dedicated to fostering inclusion, advocacy, and professional growth within her field. Congratulations Piper!

02/27/2026

Please join us in celebrating WKU student, Hannah Melton, the 2026 Steckol Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient! 👏✨
With an undergraduate degree in biology from Transylvania University, a master’s degree related to secondary STEM education from the University of Kentucky, experience as a high school STEM educator, research experience in Belize, and peer leadership as Academic Excellence Chairperson for Phi Mu, she reflects the very spirit of mentorship and excellence that Dr. Karen Steckol championed.

02/25/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible 2026 Convention Co-Directors, Brittany McAndrew and Chelsea Graham, for leading this year’s Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention with vision, organization, and heart.

Your countless hours of planning, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes coordination made KSHA 2026 a true success!

We are also so grateful for our outstanding Track Coordinators who brought engaging, high-quality content to every corner of the convention:

✨ School-Age: Barbara Shaw & Michelle Carpenter
✨ Early Intervention: Brianna Hairston
✨ Adult: Jenna Panther
✨ Audiology: Kaitlyn Rippy
✨ Tailgate & Gifts: Dala Sparks
✨ Student Activities: Alli Ford

Because of your leadership and dedication, our members experienced meaningful learning, connection, and community. KSHA is stronger because of each of you — and we are so thankful!

02/24/2026

Congratulations to our KSHA Poster Contest Winners!
Professional: Heather Gaddis
1st Place Graduate Student: Anna Leigh Duran (UL)
2nd Place Graduate Student: Jillian Winn (UL)
1st Place Undergraduate Student: Emma Penewit (UK)
2nd Place Undergraduate Student: Sophie Dranick (UK)

02/23/2026

So proud of these future leaders! 👏

During the KSHA Convention, Dr. Kellie Ellis led an engaging and empowering Student Advocacy Training session, equipping students with the tools and confidence to advocate for themselves, their patients, and our profession.

These passionate students didn't just attending KSHA — they’re shaping its future. The future of our professions is in great hands!

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