October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Started in 1988, this is a time for awareness of employment needs for those with disabilities as well as the contributions many bring to the workplace. #disabilityawareness #equity

It’s Week 2 of AAC Awareness Month 🙌 We look forward to seeing our members at our first SAC meeting this coming Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30-7:30. Reach out to info@NJSHA.org to get the link! This week’s spotlight: Myths vs. Facts Empowering every voice, one step at a time!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month - a time to dispel myths and advocate for inclusion. Do you do anything special to advocate this month and, if so, share your ideas or pics with us! #downsyndrome #rockyoursocks #blueandyellow

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Are your resources tapped?  Looking for a new way to share your knowledge with families, teachers, and administrators?  Have you checked out ASHA’s School Services Digital Toolkit yet? Use some of their resources to help support your needs!! 🧰 https://t.co/GKXg59BDin

Exciting news! The NJ Commissioner of Education has appointed NJSHA member Stacey Palant to the statewide Working Group on IEP improvements. This group will review current IEP practices in NJ, with a focus on strengthening consistency and ensuring meaningful parent involvement.

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month 💜 In the U.S., all babies are screened for hearing, heart, and blood conditions—early detection can change lives. Newborn screening saves futures through early intervention! #NJSHA #wearenjsha #NewbornScreeningAwarenessMonth

Meet the 2025-2026 Executive Board Treasurer Lori DeLuca, MA, CCC-SLP Secretary Sharon Ratiner, MA, CCC-SLP #NJSHA #wearenjsha #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist

Meet the 2025-2026 Executive Board President-Elect Susane Dardeir, EdD, CCC-SLP Immediate Past President Donna Spillman-Kennedy, MS, CCC-SLP #NJSHA #wearenjsha #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist

Meet the 2025-2026 Executive Board Natalie Neubauer, President of NJSHA "It is a true honor to serve as the newly elected President of NJSHA. It is my calling to serve NJSHA and beyond.”

Last week, NJSHA held its first Board of Directors meeting of the year! #NJSHA #wearenjsha #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist

Today is the start of Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th and is a time to celebrate the amazing culture, history, and diversity of Hispanic Americans. #hispanic #heritage #culture #HispanicHeritageMonth

Want to share your expertise at the Annual Convention? Submit your Call for Papers proposal by October 17. 📝 Presentation lengths may be 1.5, 3, or 4.5 hours, or a poster presentation. Submit today at https://t.co/w639UHGWRQ #NJSHA #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist

MC Fact: Although Spanish is the second most language spoken in the United States, Mandarin beats it for the second most spoken language in the world. It actually takes the number one spot when you consider only native speakers of the language. #NJSHA #spanish #mandarin

SAC Week 5 of Prepping and Organizing for the new school year: Create a Flexible First Week Plan Focus on rapport-building, light baseline probes, and routines. Have low-prep “get to know you” activities ready that still target goals.

Ready for back-to-school? View our Back to School Video with SAC to see what NJSHA's School Affairs Committee has in store for a new year of advocacy and collaboration! Wind down your summer and gear up for back-to-school with SAC. https://t.co/Fm3DLDmPFe

Several considerations need to be made when working with diverse clients. Some include avoiding regional slang that may not be understood, being mindful of body language such as eye contact and personal space, and being mindful of differing perspectives. #culture #diversity

Join us for a virtual info session to learn about our Continuing Education (CE) Committee! Everyone is welcome, members and non-members alike. Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Time: 7-8 pm EST We hope to see you there! Sign up at https://t.co/9p2F5Pjnrs

Taking culture into consideration can help make clients and their families more comfortable with and willing to use AAC. Items such as skin tone, voice selection, and dialectical vocabulary are just a few. What items do you pay attention to when programming? #aac #culture #NJSHA

Save the date for the 2026 NJSHA Convention 🗓️ Join us at our NEW LOCATION! Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ Thursday, April 16 - Friday, April 17, 2026 More details coming soon! #NJSHA #wearenjsha #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist