Senate Resolution 500 is a commemorative resolution honoring the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on its 100th anniversary. The resolution recognizes ASHA's 241,000 members—including audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and scientists—for their work advancing communication health and setting professional standards across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The resolution acknowledges that communication disorders affect tens of millions of Americans and that people with these conditions often face stigma and discrimination in education and employment. ASHA has advocated for laws supporting people with disabilities and communication disorders, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Affordable Care Act. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or policy changes; it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of ASHA's century of work to improve access to quality communication care.
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