Vision
WyoSHA: The unifying force for enhancing communication and quality of life.
University of Wyoming, Division of Communication Disorders
The Division of Communication Disorders is part of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wyoming, the only university in the State of Wyoming. The Division of Communication Disorders offers a Bachelor’s in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science and a Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA is the national professional, scientific and credentialing association for more than 166,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders.
The Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) leverages telecommunication technology to link patients, providers and specialists to deliver positive healthcare outcomes for Wyoming residents. The WyTN brings professional development opportunities to healthcare professionals in their home communities.
Wyoming Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
EHDI Program works to ensure that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible. If hearing loss is found, we then help the child and his/her family get the timely and appropriate intervention they need.
Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The ultimate responsibility of the Board is to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Wyoming by ensuring that those individuals licensed to provide Speech Pathology and Audiology services in the state are duly qualified.
Wyoming Education Association (WEA)
WEA members work in Wyoming’s schools, colleges, and the university to help improve public education and the lives of Wyoming’s students. WEA members – more than 6,300 strong – provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.
Wyoming Occupational Therapy Association (WyOTA)
WyOTA is the official membership organization for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapy students in Wyoming. WyOTA provides many member benefits, including: opportunities for continuing education, coverage of important state and national legislative issues, monitoring of threats and opportunities concerning scope of practice and promoting professional development of OT and OTA students.
Wyoming Physical Therapist Association
The mission of the Wyoming Physical Therapy Association is to be the principle membership organization that represents and promotes the physical therapy profession, and to meet the needs and interests of its members.
Wyoming Down Syndrome Association (WyDSA)
WyDSA was established by Ark Regional Services in Laramie, Wyoming to address a void that existed in adequate support available for families of individuals with Down syndrome in Wyoming. Using the resources provided by the annual Wyoming Buddy Walk® and other grants and donations, WyDSA provides education, information, networking opportunities and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
The Autism Society offers information about local events and community resources for those living in Wyoming. Through Autism Source, one of the components of the website, families can locate contact information for service providers and relevant organizations in the area.
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free information on the different types of cerebral palsy, symptoms, causes, treatments and support options available. CPG educates parents and caregivers of children with cerebral palsy and allows them to communicate through social media and an online community.
This organization is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy. The Cerebral Palsy Group provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected by cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
National Stuttering Association (NSA)
NSA is the largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to bringing hope and empowerment to children and adults who stutter, their families, and professionals, through support, education, advocacy and research. More information about our organization including upcoming events, research, local chapter listings, resources for PWS of all ages and much more can be found on the website.