The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is a professional organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States. It was founded in 1925 and has over 200,000 members. ASHA's mission is to promote the interests of its members and the individuals they serve through advocacy, education, research, and clinical practice. The organization sets professional standards for the field, provides continuing education opportunities, and offers resources and support to its members. It also works to increase public awareness of communication disorders and to ensure that individuals with communication disabilities have access to high-quality services.