FAQ'S

What are the advantages of ISHA life membership?
Life members of ISHA will have the following privileges
Life membership certificate and card
Free annual journal of Indian Speech & Hearing Association
Annual ISHA convention with discounts given to members
Quarterly newsletters
Awards and honors
Lobbyist to advocate and monitor the speech & hearing profession in India
Committee and task forces to work with state organizations to promote our association
Opportunities for participation and leadership in Association governance - elected positions are available for life members only
Email communication with alerts and information
Continuous monitoring of activities that directly affects our practices with local, state, and national agencies as well as health care organizations
Strength in numbers - we can be stronger at a legislative level
Annual opportunities for continuing education
Dedicated website to ISHA provides the opportunity for professionals across the country to keep up on events related to our profession
Forum to provide public awareness and education as well as appropriate referrals for both consumers and other professionals
Forum for ethical concerns to be addressed
Forum for job referrals and employment opportunities
When and where is the ISHA convention for the year 2009?
41st ISHACON will be held at Pune from 23-25 January 2009.
When does convention registration begin?
Registration is open. Visit at www.41ishacon.com

Can I submit a paper in ISHA convention, if I am not a member of ISHA

No, you need to be affliated to ISHA. If you are  an undergraduate you can apply for student mebership, graduate /doctoral professional can either apply for ordinary membership or life membership.  

How long does it take to process ISHA membership application?
Applications for ISHA membership will be processed immediately upon receipt of documents and fee. In 2-4weeks indivadual   will receive a certificate. The membership number will be added to the National Office register and life members will regularly receive news letters from ISHA.