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Member Benefits
Since the Illinois Academy of Audiology was established in 1992, it has continually provided outstanding educational opportunities and membership communication, advocated for the profession and the people it serves, and increased awareness of the public and allied professionals about our field. These accomplishments are only possible through the support and commitment of its members. Because of the benefits and opportunities it offers, the ILAA has grown from 30 to 435 members.
ILAA PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ITS MEMBERS
The annual ILAA convention is recognized as one of the most outstanding conventions in the nation. Save the dates January 20-22, 2010 for our annual convention. There are many new and exciting changes to the format of our annual convention. You will not want to miss it! Your membership entitles you to reduced registration fees. Click here for more information.
In addition, ILAA’s newsletter, Sounding Board, provides its membership with up to date information on important state issues, reimbursement, job opportunities, and hot topics in the field. Click here to view a past issue of the Sounding Board. Broadcast emails also keep our members current on topics effecting the profession.
ILAA ADVOCATES FOR THE PROFESSION AND THE PEOPLE IT SERVES
From its inception, ILAA has advocated legislatively for the profession and the people it serves. It has updated the audiology licensing act to ensure that it is current and consistent with the practice of audiology. It has advocated for the universal newborn hearing screening act and proposed enhanced school screening methods.
It was a major force in eliminating the need for dual licensing to dispense hearing instruments. It has worked to prevent legislation that would have overly complicated the dispensing of assistive devices. It has advocated for the profession in various reimbursement issues and was successful in opening a variety of codes. ILAA is preparing a pro-active legislative agenda to enhance the profession and the provision of audiologic services.
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ILAA PROVIDES MORE THAN A MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
ILAA’s online Find an Audiologist search and Membership Directory are more than a listing of its members. The advanced search features allow users to locate audiologists based on name, location, and services provided so that the public and other professionals can find you or refer to you. You can list all your office locations and even link to your office website.
ILAA PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENES
ILAA’s website provides information about hearing and balance disorders as well as access for the public to your office information and the services you provide. ILAA has produced a Careers In Audiology brochure for pre-college students, and judges at the Illinois Junior Academy Science Fair each year to promote our profession to promising young people and their families and teachers. It also offers a college scholarship to students with hearing impairment. ILAA participates in numerous museum, public and school functions/career days to increase awareness of the field of audiology.
ILAA SUPPORTS AUDIOLOGY STUDENTS
The ILAA supports and recognizes outstanding Illinois audiology students through two scholarships and a research award. It also facilitates externship sites and mentoring. Click here for information on the scholarships offered.
HOW DO I RECEIVE MEMBER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT MY PROFESSION? Join or renew your membership today! With membership in ILAA, you will receive: the ILAA newsletter chock full of pertinent information, the ILAA membership directory listing your offices and services, and reduced registration fees to the BEST state convention in the nation. By supporting the Academy, you are supporting your profession through advocacy and legislative efforts, through student scholarships, and through public awareness activities.
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