About ARA

HISTORY

The Audiological Resource Association began in 1975 as a small group of audiologists in private practice meeting to discuss common problems and needs. These meetings were deemed necessary because state and national associations had become so large and broad in scope that they could not reasonably be expected to solve the problems or to meet the needs of the audiologist in private practice.

Realizing that other audiologists in private practice in the same geographic region had similar problems and common needs, a decision was made to formally organize the Association. Other audiologists were invited to an organizational meeting, officers were elected, by-laws adopted, and a charter was granted February 1976 by the State of Tennessee.

Meeting at least twice each year, members have found comradeship through sharing of successes and problems. Program subjects are chosen by the membership and are designed to answer special concerns brought about by individual practice.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Audiological Resource Association is:

1) To enhance professional competency in the following areas:
a. Diagnostics
b. Amplification
c. Habilitation and Rehabilitation
d. Medical Aspects of the Hearing Impaired
e. Conservation of Hearing
f. Professional Relations
g. Education
h. Business Management


2) To promote and foster an interdisciplinary relationship among audiologists and otolaryngologists.

3) To provide as vehicle for representation in matters of professional concern.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Benjamin W. Dawsey, Au.D.
Garrett Denniston, M.A.
Daniel Schumaier, Ph.D.
Helena Solodar, Au.D. You must read and accept the following to enter our website.