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RISHA supports speech-language pathologists and
audiologists through advocacy, public awareness,
and professional development. Patricia M. Stephens
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Rhode Island Speech and Hearing Association

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Annual BHSM State House Event

Please join RISHA at the Rhode Island State House every May. Please download and view the event brochure from our 2019 event for more information!

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RISHA SLP of the Year

Nominate a colleague for RISHA SLP of the Year!

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RI 9-Year-Old Rule Abolished

In April 2022, with the support of RISHA and ASHA, the “9 year old rule” in RI was finally abolished!

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Membership

Begin Your RISHA Membership Today!
Dues are only $60!  Nearby MA and CT dues are also $60/year.

Two-year discounted membership is also available! A discounted membership option allows you to join for 2 years at $110, a $10 savings.
Renewing or joining is easy! Just visit www.rishaconnect.org/membership-options to renew online with a credit card or PayPal, or download and mail an application
What are the benefits of membership?

  • At least two free Continuing Education opportunities annually
  • Better Speech and Hearing Month at the RI State House each May
  • Updated website with the latest news and a Private Practice listing
  • Scholarships for graduate students in the profession
  • SLP of the Year as part of the RIDE Teacher Recognition Program
  • Groupvine e-mail discussions and announcements
  • Advocacy, awareness and recognition of our profession in state government and the community

We look forward to connecting with you and encourage your involvement in our state association.  The more members we have, the stronger we are!

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Congratulations to Olivia Sullivan!

Meet Olivia Sullivan, RISHA’s 2023 Patricia M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship winner! She is scheduled to graduate from the University of Rhode Island (URI) with a Master’s Degree in the area of Speech-Language Pathology in May, 2024. Olivia presented an impressive application. Her history with the field of Speech-Language Pathology began [...]

By |February 13th, 2024|
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Congratulations to our ACE Award Recipients!

Congratulations to RISHA member Rebecca Hockhousen for receiving the prestigious Award for Continuing Education (ACE) between October 2020 and April 2021. What is the ACE? Each year, ASHA members and/or certificate holders, who earn 7.0 ASHA CEUs in 36 months and participate in the ASHA [...]

By |June 6th, 2021|
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The Rhode Island Speech and Hearing Association is a professional, non-profit organization of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

About RISHA

Our members work in schools, medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, early intervention programs, private practice, universities, and other agencies, serving people of all ages who have communication disorders. Our membership is also open to interested professionals in related fields and students in communication disorders.

RISHA's Vision

RISHA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with communication and related disorders by providing continuing education, advocacy. and professional support for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

RISHA's Mission

RISHA's mission is to support the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology through advocacy, public awareness, and professional development on behalf of its members and the individuals they serve.

The Rhode Island Speech and Hearing Association is a professional, non-profit organization of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

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