Vision:

To establish the professional rights, uniqueness, and dignity of healthcare professionals in communication, hearing, and swallowing.

Mission:

To create an environment in which the professions addressing communication, hearing, and swallowing are regulated and recognized as essential components of health and rehabilitation by all stakeholders.

Objectives:

1. Enhancing Professional Standards: To advance the professions related to communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare by promoting ethical practices, setting high standards, and encouraging research tailored to the needs of Bangladesh.
2. Elevating Education: To support universities and institutes in improving education and training by setting academic and clinical standards, assisting with curriculum development, organizing faculty training, and facilitating student clinical placements.
3. Promoting Evidence-Based Practices: To disseminate best practices through national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences.
4. Advocating Professional Rights: To collaborate with the government and stakeholders in establishing educational institutions, professional councils, and employment opportunities in healthcare, education, and rehabilitation sectors.
5. Supporting International Graduates: To assist internationally qualified professionals in registration and credentialing processes.
6. Registration Services: To provide membership registration for eligible practitioners in Bangladesh.
7. Raising Public Awareness: To develop and distribute educational materials highlighting the role of communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare in preventing and managing various conditions.
8. Publishing Scholarly Work: To establish a peer-reviewed journal of international standard to contribute to global knowledge in communication, hearing, and swallowing sciences.
9. Global Collaboration: To engage with national and international partners in advancing standards and practices.
10. Community Support Initiatives: To implement projects benefiting underserved populations, including individuals with disabilities.
11. Accrediting Educational Institutions: To provide registration and capacity-building support to institutions offering training in communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare.
12. Community-Based Services: To establish community-based services, particularly in rural areas, to support individuals with communication, hearing, and swallowing needs.
13. Assisting with AAC & Assistive Technology: To support individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, hearing devices, and related technologies.
14. Prevention Initiatives: To collaborate with stakeholders on the prevention of communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.
15. Supporting Government Goals: To contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and disability.
16. Regulating the Profession: To oversee and guide professional practice in Bangladesh until a formal regulatory authority is established.
17. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): To organize and approve CPD programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and adherence to the latest standards.
18. Enhancing Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: To promote collaborative practice among healthcare providers, educators, and allied professionals to improve service delivery for individuals with communication, hearing, and swallowing difficulties.
19. Advocating for Policy Development: To engage with policymakers to promote the integration of communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare into national health and rehabilitation policies, ensuring broader access to services.
20. Supporting Technological Innovations: To explore and promote the use of innovative technologies, such as telepractice and digital tools, to enhance the accessibility and quality of services for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
21. Building a Strong Professional Network: To foster a robust network of professionals in communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare to facilitate knowledge sharing, mentorship, and career development.
22. Addressing Underrepresented Groups: To focus on the needs of underrepresented groups, such as individuals in remote or underserved areas, by ensuring equitable access to services and advocating for their rights to speech, hearing, and swallowing support.
23. Supporting Research and Innovation: To encourage and fund research into new treatments, technologies, and service delivery models that can improve outcomes for individuals with communication, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
24. Promoting Cultural Sensitivity: To ensure that services provided are culturally sensitive and appropriate to the diverse populations across Bangladesh, enhancing the effectiveness and inclusivity of speech, hearing, and swallowing healthcare.
25. Building Public-Private Partnerships: To collaborate with private organizations and international agencies to strengthen the resources and infrastructure available for speech, hearing, and swallowing healthcare services.
26. Strengthening Disaster Response: To prepare and equip healthcare professionals to address communication, hearing, and swallowing needs during humanitarian crises, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the support they need in times of disaster.
27. Facilitating Access to Training and Certification: To provide ongoing certification and training programs that meet international standards for professionals in the fields of communication, hearing, and swallowing healthcare.