Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association

What Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association does

The Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA) is a nonprofit professional membership association headquartered in Kimberly, Wisconsin, representing speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists across the state. Founded as the recognized state-level professional body, WSHA serves over 700 practitioners, researchers, educators, and students, with the website citing a current membership of over 650. The association operates as a membership-based organization governed by an elected Board of Directors and affiliated with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as a state liaison.

WSHA's core service offerings revolve around five streams: (1) legislative and regulatory advocacy before the Wisconsin legislature and state agencies including the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Public Instruction (DPI); (2) continuing education through the monthly "WSHA You Knew" webinar series (free for members, $25 for non-members) and ASHA-approved CEU programs; (3) annual events including the February Annual Convention, October Fall Audiology Update, and October Fall Schools Conference with attendee fees of $95–$325 and exhibitor/sponsorship packages of $500–$5,000; (4) career services through an online job board ($200 for six-week non-member postings, complimentary for affiliates); and (5) scholarship administration via the WSHA Foundation, which has awarded over $300,000 since 2000, including $20,000 in 2026. The organization maintains nine academic affiliate relationships with Wisconsin universities offering ASHA-accredited CSD programs, and ten corporate affiliate relationships with audiology equipment, hearing aid, AAC, and rehabilitation vendors.

WSHA monetizes through annual membership dues ranging from $25 (student/retired) to $250 (corporate affiliate), with Regular Members at $99/year; convention and event registration fees; advertising on its website and e-newsletter at $250/quarter; job posting fees; and CE activity co-sponsorship processing fees ($400 ASHA + $500 WSHA). The technology stack consists of Wild Apricot membership management software; no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or APIs are offered. Membership renewals follow a July 1 – June 30 cycle, with 65% of dues classified as non-deductible lobbying expenses.

Name

Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association

Legal name

Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association

Website

https://wisha.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WSHA is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit professional membership association serving over 700 speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and students through state-level legislative advocacy, continuing education, annual conferences, career services, and scholarship programs administered via the WSHA Foundation.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAKAI

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYHLAKAMAI

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Otolaryngology (ENT)

SECONDARYEDAKAEAE

Language Disorders Intervention (Receptive/Expressive, Morphology/Syntax/Semantics)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Speech-Language Therapy Services (School-Age)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Continuing education programs
• Membership services
• Advocacy representation
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimberly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from regular members ($99), associate members ($75), recent graduates ($75), retired members ($25), students ($25 or complimentary), and corporate affiliates ($250). Membership year runs July 1 - June 30.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue from convention attendance fees ($95-$325), exhibitor booth fees ($500-$1,250), event sponsorship packages ($2,000-$5,000), and conference registration including meals and activities.
3. Advertising: Quarterly website homepage and e-newsletter advertising spots at $250 per quarter. Five advertising spots available per quarter on first-come, first-served basis.
4. Job Postings: Employment advertisement fees of $200 for six-week non-member postings, complimentary for affiliate members.
5. Corporate Affiliate Membership Benefits: Corporate affiliate benefits include discounted exhibit fees, exclusive sponsorship opportunities, inclusion on mailing lists, complimentary job postings ($200 value), and website listings.
6. CE Activity Co-Sponsorship: Processing fees for co-sponsoring continuing education activities: $400 ASHA processing fee and $500 WSHA processing fee for organizations.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association (WSHA) is a nonprofit professional membership association providing leadership, advocacy, and support for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists in Wisconsin. Its core offerings include tiered membership subscriptions, continuing education programs (CEUs), an annual convention, fall conferences, a monthly webinar series (WSHA You Knew), a career center job board, advocacy representation before the state legislature and regulatory boards, and scholarship funding through the WSHA Foundation.

Product overview

WSHA is a professional membership association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Wisconsin. The organization provides membership services including career center/job postings, continuing education (CEU) programs, annual conventions and events, advocacy representation, and scholarship funding through the WSHA Foundation. The website serves as a membership management platform powered by Wild Apricot software. The organization does not offer a distinct commercial product; its services are membership benefits including networking, professional development, legislative advocacy, and job seeker/employer matching.

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Products and services

• WSHA Memberships (Regular, Associate, Recent Graduate, Retired/Life, Student, Corporate Affiliate, NSSLHA/SAA) Annual subscription memberships offered to SLPs, audiologists, students, recent graduates, retirees, and corporate entities. Provides advocacy representation, CEU opportunities, networking, member directory access, and committee participation.
• Annual WSHA Convention Multi-day professional conference offering continuing education sessions, networking, and exhibit hall. Attendee registration ranges from $95 (student/retired member) to $325 (non-member).
• WSHA Fall Schools Conference Annual conference held at Wisconsin university venues featuring CEU sessions focused on school-based practice, exhibitor showcases, and advocacy presentations.
• WSHA Fall Audiology Update Annual conference providing continuing education focused specifically on audiology practice, held at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• WSHA You Knew Webinar Series Monthly webinar series offering CEU-eligible educational sessions on topics relevant to SLPs and audiologists in Wisconsin.
• WSHA Career Center Job Board Online employment marketplace connecting Wisconsin SLP and audiology employers with job seekers.
• Website and E-Newsletter Advertising Logo and ad placement on the WSHA website homepage and monthly e-newsletter sidebar offered to corporate affiliates and other organizations.
• CE Activity Co-Sponsorship Service enabling organizations to co-sponsor continuing education activities with WSHA for ASHA-approved CEU credit, subject to processing fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20,000 in scholarships awarded annually to graduate students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• e3 DiagnosticsminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member of WSHA. Provides audiology diagnostic equipment and services to speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Wisconsin.
• Ensign GroupminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides healthcare services to speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
• Expressions in MotionminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides movement and speech therapy services.
• Grason-Stadler, IncminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides audiology equipment to hearing professionals.
• Greenfield RehabilitationminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides rehabilitation services.
• MAMA ChairsminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides specialized seating equipment for therapy settings.
• Neurotone AIminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Develops AI-powered speech technology solutions.
• OticonminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides hearing technology and hearing aids to audiologists.
• Talk to Me TechnologiesminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides communication technology solutions for speech therapy.
• Tobii DynavoxminorOthersCorporate Affiliate Member. Provides speech-generating devices (SGDs) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions.
• Concordia University WisconsinminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Lutheran university offering Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate and speech-language pathology master's programs.
• Marquette UniversityminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Catholic and Jesuit university in Milwaukee offering speech pathology and audiology graduate programs.
• University of Wisconsin-MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic Affiliate and joint program partner. Department of Communicative Disorders works to understand, prevent, identify, and treat speech, language, voice, and hearing disorders. Offers joint Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) program with UW-Stevens Point.
• University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Top public university offering Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Offers BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders within School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology.
• University of Wisconsin-River FallsminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Department of Communicative Disorders with Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic for student training.
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic Affiliate. School of Communicative Disorders offers BS in Communicative Disorders and MS in Speech-Language Pathology. Offers joint Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) program with UW-Madison.
• University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Communicative Disorders program recognized by ASHA accreditation site visitors as 'wonderful program' with 'fantastic students.'
• Viterbo UniversityminorOthersAcademic Affiliate. Communication Disorders department offering education for future speech-language pathology professionals.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. WSHA serves as state liaison, offers ASHA-approved CEUs, and coordinates advocacy efforts. ASHA Committee of Ambassadors, SEALs, StAMP, and STAR representatives serve as WSHA-ASHA links.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association: State professional association for physical therapists in Wisconsin. Sister allied-health association with similar structure (membership dues, advocacy, CEU events, chapter affiliations), useful as a comparable for allied-health state association operations and shared advocacy on Medicare/reimbursement issues.
• Wisconsin Medical Society: Statewide professional association representing Wisconsin physicians. Operates as a comparable state-level professional association structure with advocacy, CME, and member services, serving as a peer for governance and operational benchmarking in the Wisconsin healthcare policy arena.
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association: Student arm of ASHA for undergraduate and graduate students in CSD programs. WSHA partners with NSSLHA chapters to provide complimentary membership, making NSSLHA an upstream pipeline and ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association: State-level professional association serving SLPs and audiologists in Illinois. Operates with similar structure: membership dues, annual conventions, advocacy before state legislature, CEU programs, and corporate affiliates. Most directly comparable to WSHA as a neighboring Midwest state peer.
• Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association: Ohio state association for SLPs and audiologists. Closely parallel structure to WSHA with membership dues, conventions, advocacy, scholarships, and corporate affiliate programs. Useful comparable for benchmarking state-level operations.
• Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Michigan state professional association for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Similar governance model, advocacy focus, and member service offerings including annual convention, CEUs, and student chapter affiliations.
• Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Minnesota state professional association for SLPs and audiologists. Provides advocacy, continuing education, networking, and member services similar to WSHA. Comparable in size and structure as a Midwest state peer.

Broad incumbents

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: National professional association for SLPs, audiologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists. WSHA operates as a state affiliate liaison, with WSHA members typically also holding ASHA credentials (CCC-SLP/CCC-A). ASHA provides national scope while WSHA focuses on Wisconsin-specific advocacy and services.
• American Academy of Audiology: National professional organization specifically for audiologists. While WSHA represents both SLPs and audiologists, AAA focuses exclusively on audiology at the national level, providing credentialing, advocacy, and CEU programs that partially overlap with WSHA's audiology constituency.

Emerging players

• Academy of Doctors of Audiology: Membership association for audiologists focused on autonomous practice and ownership models. Represents a subset of WSHA's audiology members and competes for audiology-specific engagement within Wisconsin's audiology community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wisha.org
• Xx.com/wsha_org

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Profiles10 records

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