ASHA’s ‘Identify the Signs’ campaign raises awareness of speech, hearing problems

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the early signs that a child may have a speech or hearing problem. The group hopes it will lead to more parents seeking early intervention for their children, said Patricia Prelock, president of the ASHA.

Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/ashas-identify-the-signs-campaign-raises-awareness-of-speech-hearing-problems/2013/10/02/0862b4e4-2556-11e3-b3e9-d97fb087acd6_story.html

In Case You Missed It, AMCHP Releases Two MCH ACA Resources

The health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will begin open enrollment of eligible Americans for coverage beginning as early as Jan. 1, 2014. AMCHP released this fact sheet to provide state maternal and child health (MCH) leaders – including EHDI coordinators — with informational resources and suggested steps to support outreach and enrollment and help ensure improved access to care for MCH populations.

Link: http://www.amchp.org/Policy-Advocacy/health-reform/resources/Documents/OutreachandEnrollmentFinal.pdf