The objectives of this Association are:
- To provide opportunity for the exchange of experiences and opinions through discussion, study, and publications.
- To promote the profession of shorthand reporting and educate members and the public in the advancement, improvement, and uses of shorthand reporters.
- To conduct competitions and to make awards for outstanding ability.
- To develop and encourage the practice of high standards of personal and professional conduct among shorthand reporters.
- To conduct and cooperate in courses of study for the continuing education of shorthand reporters; to hold meetings and conferences for the mutual improvement and education of members.
- To acquire, preserve, and disseminate data and valuable information relative to the functions and accomplishments of shorthand reporters.
- To cooperate with local, regional, and national shorthand reporters’ associations in the common endeavor to advance shorthand reporting as a profession.
- To cooperate with federal, state, and local government authorities for the good of the communities and the shorthand reporting profession.
- To promote the purpose and effectiveness of shorthand reporting by any and all means consistent with the public interest.