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ABESPA (334) 269-1434
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The Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) consists of three speech-language pathologists, three audiologists and one consumer representative. Appointees are nominated by the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) and appointed by the Governor. Professionals nominated and appointed have been engaged in rendering services to the public, or teaching, or conducting research in speech-language pathology or audiology for at least five years preceding the appointment. Not more than one Board member from any United States Congressional District can be appointed to serve at the same time. Board appointments are made for three years, and no member is eligible to serve more than two full consecutive terms.
Members of the Board receive no compensation for their time and services. Members receive a per diem allowance, established by the state of Alabama, to cover mileage and meal(s) while away from their home base. Members attend a board meeting once monthly. (Click here for Board Meeting Dates.)
A liaison representative from SHAA meets with the Board. In addition, the Attorney General provides a member of his staff, an Assistant Attorney General, to advise the Board regarding legal matters.
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Dr. Margaret Hemm (SLP) Chairperson Mt. Olive, AL Office (205) 942-6820 ext. 2201 Fax (205) 608-0993 Mhemm@restoretherapy.com Term 2003-2006 District 6 |
Thomasyne Smith (SLP) Committee: |
Elisabeth B. Via (AUD) Committee: |
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Dr. Amanda Blaszczynski (AUD) Springville, AL Office (256) 543-8899 Fax (256) 543-8002 Email polishpower@alltel.net Term 2006-2009 District 4 Committee: Applications Review |
Dot Moore (Consumer) Email dotmoore@sprintmail.com Term 2007-2010 District 2 Committees: Americans with Disabilities, Ad Hoc: Administrative Monthly |
Dr. Richard Gresham (AUD) Florence, AL Office (256) 740-8383 Fax (256) 740-8386 Email greshamrl@aol.com Term 2006-2009 District 5 Committees: Rules and Regulations, Co-Chair ABESPA Liaison |
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Dr. Larry Molt (AUD/SLP) Auburn, AL Committees: |
Wanda Rawlinson (Board Staff) 400 S. Union St., Suite 255 Montgomery, AL Office (334) 269-1434 Fax (334) 834-9618 Email abespa@mindspring.com (Executive Secretary) |
Shemicka Williams (Board Staff) 400 S. Union St., Suite 255 Montgomery , AL Office (334) 269-1434 Fax (334) 834-9618 Email abespa@mindspring.com (Administrative Assistant) |
 Yvonne A. H. Saxon (Attorney) 11 S. Union Street, Room 410 Montgomery, AL Office (334) 242-7376 Fax (334) 242-2848 Email ysaxon@ago.state.al.us (Assistant Attorney General) |
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The Board elects a chair, a vice chair, and a recording secretary.
Certain standing committees are appointed by the chair.
Ms. Elisabeth Via, Chair
Credentials Review And Enforcement CommitteeThe committee on minutes/website is charged with submitting unofficial minutes to Board members for review prior to the Board meeting and to prepare official minutes as approved by the Board. The committee prepares the ABESPA Newsletter which is distributed once yearly and is also charged with the continuous review of the ABESPA website.
Dr. Larry Molt, Chair
Continuing Education CommitteeThis committee is charged with investigating and reporting to the Board instances of apparent violations of the Alabama law governing the licensing of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The committee also monitors the enforcement of the Alabama law for the Board.
Ms. Thomasyne Smith, Chair
Rules And Regulations CommitteeThe committee on continuing education is charged with assisting the Board in providing continuing education to licensees in speech-language pathology and audiology. Annually, the committee reviews compliance with continuing education requirements and conducts audits of continuing education by licensees and assistants.
Dr. Richard Gresham, Co-Chair
Applications Review CommitteeThe committee on rules and regulations is charged with continuous review of existing rules and regulations and with developing and writing all new rules and regulations, subject to approval by the Board.
Dr. Amanda Blaszczynski, Chair
Budget CommitteeThis committee receives and reviews all applications that meet ABESPA requirements for licensure, assistant registration, and Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) registration and makes recommendations to the Board for approval or other action.
Dr. Larry Molt, Chair
Liaison And Information CommitteeThe committee on budget is charged with preparing the annual budget and submitting it to the State Budget Office within the guidelines required by the State Budget Office. The committee also prepares a monthly budget report for each Board meeting.
Dr. Richard Gresham, Chair
Special Assistance CommitteeThis committee is charged to serve as a link between the Board and any agency or organization which may seek information on licensing speech-language pathologists or audiologists or on the functions of the Board. It is also the responsibility of this committee to report to the Board any information which may be obtained from other state or national agencies, licensure boards or other organizations, which may affect the function of the Board.
Ms. Dot Moore, Chair
The committee on special assistance is charged with ensuring the Board meets the requirements of ADA or other laws regarding discrimination in serving the public. This committee receives and reviews any complaints made regarding the ADA and other discrimination laws.
ABESPA is an independent agency of the executive branch of the government of the state of Alabama, est. 1975. ABESPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ©2003-2008 All rights reserved in all media for the entire site. |