2024-11-12T15:40:14-08:00 2023-12-31 825525304 Ryan N Pape CPA PLLC PO Box 7336 Chandler AZ 85246 990EZ 2023-01-01 237056776 Louisiana Speech Language Hearing Associ LOUI PO Box 83132 Baton Rouge LA 70884 Nadine Fares Secretary 2024-11-12 true true Ryan N Pape CPA EA P01876463 9492441827 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X www.lsha.org X X 72353 X 71362 991 0 0 0 0 72353 5079 38148 43227 29126 28741 411 58278 28741 58278 28741 58278 28741 58278 The mission of the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LSHA) is to: 1. Provide representation and support to individuals in the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. 2. Advocate for services provided to individuals with speech, language and hearing needs. 3. Establish and promote high quality evidence-based professional education. 4. Provide programs and services that meet members' needs. In 2023, the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LSHA) initiated key lobbying efforts on behalf of its members and communication professionals across the state. These efforts included advocating for improved Medicaid reimbursement rates, which are crucial for ensuring that speech-language pathologists and audiologists can provide high-quality care to low-income patients. LSHA also pushed for more manageable school-based caseloads to enhance the quality of care for students with speech and language disorders. Additionally, they lobbied for Medicaid coverage for essential items such as thickeners, used by individuals with swallowing disorders, and laryngectomy supplies, which are vital for patients who have undergone voice box removal surgeries. Additionally, LSHA continued to provide high-quality, evidence-based professional education through its continuing education programs, which are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). These programs aim to keep professionals updated with the latest research and best practices in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. LSHA also remained committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field by offering scholarships, including the brand new LSHA DEI Scholarship, to support students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. These efforts align with the organization's mission to represent and support speech-language professionals while advocating for high-quality patient services and professional education. 43227 43227 Lezlee Vincent President 4.00 0 Heather Barber President 4.00 0 Hillary Cooper President 6.00 0 Nadine Fares Secretary 1.00 0 Liz Nguyen Treasurer 1.00 0 Ashley Kidd Director 1.00 0 Leslie Lopez Director 3.00 0 Abby Tribou Director 1.00 0 Kalya Hill Director 1.00 0 Dawn Guice Director 1.00 0 Inez Esparaz Director 1.00 0 Meredith McLain Secretary 2.00 0 Erin Ownes Secretary 1.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Nadine Fares 130 Midsouth Loop Haughton LA 710379244 5046414130 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 35303 35303 0 0 0 0 35303 35303 0 0 35303 991 991 0 991 991 0 36059 36059 72353 72353 X 0.00000 0.00000 Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $1704 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $5699 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $1475 Other Expenses.1 Conference Costs $17801 Other Expenses.2 General & Admin Expenses $9243 Other Expenses.3 Bank Charges $1274 Other Expenses.4 Memberships & Subscriptions $725 Other Expenses.5 Dues & Subscriptions $265 Other Expenses.6 Rounding $2 Other Expenses.7 Fraud Expense $-40