Assistant Task Force

ISHA's Assistant Task Force was developed to support SLP and AUD Assistants in the State of Illinois by advocating for legislation that will directly impact Assistants. The Assistant Task Force is actively meeting to discuss modifications pertaining to SB 3467. The group is also working to develop added resources and guidance for SLP and AUD Assistants in the state of Illinois.

Roster

Jordan Bowman, Chair
Karen Kockler
Patricia Boyd
Angela Anthony
Valerie Boyer
Maria C Franca
Whitney de Haseth
Janet Olson
Kimberly Pritikin
Treasyri Williams Wood
Diane Barnes-Maguire
Kim Peppler
Julie Ann Smith
Burgandy Henderson
Camille O'Quin
Maureen Best

Task Force Goals

To support SLP & AUD Assistant relationships in the state of IL
To create educational resources for SLP & AUD Assistants in the state of IL
To conduct a thorough analysis of the Illinois Practice Act material pertaining to SLP and AUD Assistant legislation in the state of IL
To provide further guidance for SLP & AUD Assistant supervisory relationships in the state of IL
To provide further guidance for SLP & AUD Assistants in clinical practice settings in the state of IL
To continue advocacy efforts on behalf of SLP and AUD Assistants in the state of IL