The North Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association (NCSHLA) is a dedicated organization committed to empowering and supporting its members through advocacy and education.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of and access to speech-language pathology and audiology services for all individuals. With a vision to set the highest standards of ethical practice and quality of care, we serve a diverse community.

Our key objectives include:

• promoting the roles of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and assistants in these professions;
• encouraging research and information exchange among professionals;
• increasing public awareness about the professions and the individuals we serve; and
• fostering affiliations and collaborations with similar organizations to advance our shared goals in aiding those with communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders.