What Challenges Did You Come to ASHA Convention to Help Overcome?

On the first day of the largest ASHA convention in the organization’s history, Leader editors talked to around 600 of the thousands of attendees. We asked about topics we should cover in our new podcast, launching next year. We’d like you to share, too! Please list any topics or experts from the professions you’d like to hear about on the coming Leader podcast in the comment section below. We also asked attendees why they came to Boston in November. We wanted to know what challenges members face and the strategies they hope to learn to help them overcome those challenges. See what your peers shared below. And look for a follow-up post this weekend where attendees share practical ideas they plan to put into practice right away. I lost everything recently in the California wildfires—my house, clothes—I had to come here with no coat. I came to convention anyway, because I want to share my story and the need for ASHA and its members to help teach first responders and relief organizations how to communicate—with each other and with victims of natural disasters. As the fires raged, I needed to know exactly how long I had to get the 20 horses and other animals off my property through the canyon road before the humans absolutely had to get out. Thankfully, my local sheriff was able to talk to me and give clear answers, but I know many others couldn’t get the same level of communication. In some cases, the message wasn’t clear that they had to evacuate and leave their ...
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