Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN AVASLP?
Presently, there is no membership fee or initial membership cost to join.
WHY JOIN AVASLP?
We offer conferences and other educational opportunities for a very small cost or no cost at all. The return is so great; CEUs, collaboration with other VA/DHA SLPs, networking, sharing of ideas, therapy tools, and interesting cases that we encounter each and every day. Through our connections with each other, we have  opportunities to communicate with other VA or DHA speech-language pathologists about our unique population of veterans.
WHEN DO WE HAVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES?
We offer training and educational opportunities every year. Every year, an AVASLP member will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and CEUs either online or thru a face to face conference. Virtual learning opportunities are scheduled in advanced and located via your computer. Face to face conferences are held in major cities every 2 years.
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER WITH AVASLP?
Please contact any AVASLP Executive Board member or email AVASLP2020@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming more involved with AVASLP.
Membership is Free
Membership is Free: Membership is free for all Active, Associate, Honorary, and Emeritus members. Each member has the opportunity to vote for the executive board members.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with other VHA and DHA members within the regional, state, and national levels. Establish professional and working relationships with other related governmental and/or professional groups.
AVASLP Conference
Continuing Education opportunity which focuses on topics specific to the VHA and DHA speech-language pathology community. Receive conference information updates and discounted conference registration.
Membership Classes
Active Member: all state licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologists currently hired by VHA and DHA.
Associate Member: granted to any legally appointed speech-language pathology student, trainee, or fellow.
Honorary Member: given to persons who have distinguished themselves in promoting the purposes of AVASLP.
Emeritus Member: individuals who were AVASLP members for at least three years can request emeritus status when they terminate VHA/DHA employment or retire.
