April 12, 2023 | Front Page, News
In July of 2022, the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing received federal funding to help assist with communication access challenges in Nebraska, known as ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. The funds were then separated into two areas: Rural and...
February 23, 2023 | Advocacy, Front Page, News
A hearing has been scheduled for LB 593, The Hearing Instrument Specialists Act, which would expand the scope of practice for hearing instrument specialists, including cerumen management services. The hearing date is Wednesday, February 22nd at 1:30 pm in room 1510 at...
February 15, 2023 | Front Page, News
NSLHA Board & Committee Activity Update Hello NSLHA members! The new year is well on its way as we move halfway into February. The NSHLA Board of Directors and several Committee members have been working hard on your behalf. Hopefully, you have seen emails from us...
February 8, 2023 | Advocacy, News
The Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board of Directors and Legislative Committee has been monitoring legislative bills and providing testimony on behalf of the membership. This year saw 820 legislative bills introduced by Senators. As they hold hearings...
February 6, 2023 | Awards, Front Page, News
Regina Edington is a head and neck cancer survivor. During her cancer treatment, she suffered the terrible acute toxicities of radiation, rendering both communication and swallowing issues. Since her treatment, she has recovered from both but continues along the...
January 10, 2023 | Alert, News
We’re going back to Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2023 NSLHA Fall Convention. Please mark your calendar for Thursday-Friday, September 21-22, 2023. It’s exciting to be going back to such a great facility!
October 5, 2022 | Alert, News
The following news release was issued by DHHS : LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/MLTC Division will visit communities across the state as part of its upcoming Medicaid listening tour. “Moving Forward with Medicaid: A Listening Series”...
