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Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Learn about the <a href="/about/professional-associations-and-unions/">differences between professional associations and unions</a>.</p> 342<div class="margin-bottom-30"> 343<div class="headline"> 344<h2 class="title-blue">Vision</h2> 345</div> 346<p>Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.</p> 347<div class="headline"> 348<h2 class="title-blue">Mission</h2> 349</div> 350<p>We are a dynamic community of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, scientists, assistants, and other affiliated professionals, dedicated to transforming lives. 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This site offers free leadership resources such as assessments, webinars, videos, a discussion board and much more!</p> 411</div> 412</div> 413</div> 414<div class="row margin-bottom-30"> 415<div class="col-md-6"> 416<div class="headline"> 417<h2 class="title-blue">ASHA Awards</h2> 418</div> 419<p>ASHA has <a title="ASHA Awards" href="/about/awards/">presented numerous awards</a> to recognize the contributions of individuals and groups to the professions of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing science.</p> 420</div> 421<div class="col-md-6"> 422<div class="headline"> 423<h2 class="title-blue">Work at ASHA</h2> 424</div> 425<p><a title="Join ASHA's staff" href="/careers/asha-jobs/">Join ASHA's staff</a> at the National Office! 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