After the Supreme Court issued its 2022 ruling that the Constitution does not protect abortion rights, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) issued a statement explaining that it would not take a position on the ruling.  Unlike some associations, particularly medical groups, which condemned the decision, ASHA stated that the matter was “beyond the scope of ASHA’s mission and advocacy efforts.” “We realize some members may find this message frustrating. It is not at all meant to be,” the statement concluded. “Instead, it is intended to convey our need to remain aligned with our mission, a fundamental and critical step toward achieving advocacy goals for… Read More