November 12, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
“Do you want to be the only person who understands your son?” Helping families give serious consideration to using AAC is an important role that AAC allies can play. Today, we feature a video from Julia McCarthy’s leadership project for the Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program, housed at the University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies. We are grateful to Julia McCarthy’s team and the University of Delaware LEND program for this helpful video. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGlkUKi60go
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November 5, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
There is no doubt that the role of communication partners in supporting AAC users is a powerful one. Today, we turn to Speech and Language Therapist and AAC specialist Tanushree Saxena-Chandhok, whose work in Singapore and India informed this presentation. It was initially presented as part of an Avaz webinar series on AAC practices. Many thanks to Ms. Saxena-Chandhok, the presenter, and to Avaz for this helpful recorded session. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MWXB3hB3lM
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October 29, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Here in the US, funding for AAC devices and services can be tricky. Today, we’re featuring a video hosted by the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) with lots of information about AAC funding in schools. Join us as we learn from Sarah Kinsella and Sara Ayars, who provide an overview of this topic and share helpful insights. You can obtain the handouts for this presentation here. Many thanks to Sarah, Sara, and SETC for this prAACtical session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVV2jD_HLTc&t=498s
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October 22, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
The use of AI in AAC, special education, and speech pathology is a growing area of interest for AAC users, families, and professionals alike. Today, we focus on the use of generative AI tools to create engaging materials that can be used in AAC intervention, literacy instruction, and many other things. This recorded presentation by Kevin McPhee was hosted by CALL Scotland. We are grateful to them both for this helpful information Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22NKKgXteLg
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October 15, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Access to communication is never more important than when experiencing significant health challenges. In today’s featured video, we learn from SLP Kate Nilson, of the ALS Association. In this recorded presentation, she discusses the impact of ALS on speech, the role of AAC, and options for voice preservation. Many thanks to Kate and the ALS Association for this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umgUX4VD5k0
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October 8, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
What better time than AAC Awareness Month to see examples of the diverse ways that AAC users communicate? Today, we share a video created by Communication First featuring adults who use AAC in very different ways. Many thanks to the presenters and Communication First for this insightful video. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO82e6qf6fE
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October 1, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Teachers who are new to supporting students with complex communication needs may appreciate learning about AAC from other educators. Today, we turn to CALL Scotland to learn from Linsey Miller, an Additional Support Needs teacher, who shares her perspective on helping students who use AAC be successful. Many thanks to Linsey and CALL Scotland for this helpful video. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qz7IgcfFNQ
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September 24, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
How can the rise of virtual employment options benefit workers who use AAC? Today, we feature a video presentation by Dr. Tracy Rackensperger on the role of telework as a workplace accommodation. Many thanks to Dr. Rackensperger and Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation for this informative presentation. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxlUS8oxOPA
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September 17, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
There are so many reasons to read aloud with children, and infusing AAC into the experience can provide added opportunities to model and elicit AAC use. Take a look at AAC SLP Jeanna Antrim as she uses aided language input while reading ‘What the Dinosaurs Did at School’ using several different AAC pagesets. Enjoy! Unity Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEmlcv9_5M0&ab_channel=SpeechwithoutLimits LAMP Words for Life Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x5xnda5hng&ab_channel=SpeechwithoutLimits TD Snap Core Direct link to video –
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September 10, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
In young children, AAC learning is more easily accomplished when the environment is infused with supports for communication, language, and literacy. Today, we turn to an archived presentation from the AAC in the Cloud Conference and learn about this topic from AT/AAC Specialist and Special Educator, Kelly Fonner. In this presentation, Kelly discusses essential ingredients for fostering AAC and literacy, including the use of visual support, access to various writing tools, and literacy-focused activities. You can access the slide handout for this session here. Many thanks to Kelly and the AAC in the Cloud team for this helpful information. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_lT5jLOhTY&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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