Vision, Mission, Values

Vision Statement

Our vision is for Ohioans to possess maximum communication skills in order to achieve social and vocational independence.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board is to protect consumers by regulating the practice of audiology, hearing aid dealing, fitting and dispensing, and speech-language pathology by establishing, promoting, and enforcing practice standards and professional competency among licensees pursuant to Chapters 4744, 4747, and 4753 of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.

Values Statement

The Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board and its employees share a set of core values, which are reflected in licensing, investigations, policy-making, and public relations; these values include: accountability, accuracy, fairness, integrity, leadership/role model, professionalism, respect, responsiveness, and transparency.