Events & Education

The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association hosts a variety of education and networking events throughout the year in order to engage and educate its many members. Please see below to view opportunities of interest to you.

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MSHA 2026 Capitol Day

Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association members and stakeholders are invited to attend the 2026 MSHA Capitol Day.

MSHA will have an exhibit set up in the Capitol rotunda on January 20, 2026, 8:00-11:00. This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with your local legislators to discuss the role of speech, language, and hearing professionals in Mississippi, the impact we have on the community, and legislative issues affecting our professions.

Legislative advocacy is crucial to the mission of MSHA and its members. Recent legislative successes include:

• Passed legislation removing the clause in the MS State Health Plan prohibiting coverage of hearing aids for children
• Passed legislation allowing MS to join the Audiology and SLP Interstate Compact 
• Passed legislation for hearing aid sales tax credit
• Passed legislation and funding for SLP Loan Forgiveness in schools
• Monitored legislation impacting dyslexia and speech-language therapy scholarships
• Continued to monitor the MS Code that controls the National Board (CCC) supplement

Whether you can join us in person or not, please consider contacting your local legislator prior to January 20th. Let our collective voice be heard in 2026!

Not sure who your local legislators are? Look them up here: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

There is no cost to attend.  Click here to register.

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2026 MSHA Annual Conference

Sheraton Resort and Conference Center | September 16-18, 2026

The MSHA Annual Continuing Education Conference and Annual Meeting is an exceptional opportunity for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and students to come together and gain continuing education units, as well as network with their peers. 

The 2026 Conference will return to the Sheraton Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, MS. This luxurious resort-style destination, situated on The Refuge Golf Course, offers a range of exquisite dining options and a sprawling outdoor pool perfect for relaxation.

Registration

Registration and details will be made available in early 2026.

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