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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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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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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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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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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In many areas, students and teachers are wrapping up their summer breaks and heading back to school. Today, we share a brief video from Winnie, a special education teacher at the elementary level. She shares tips and activities for things that she does to support students who use AAC. Many thanks to Winnie and The Autism Helper for this engaging video.
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Learn about research in developing new AAC tools from Humphrey Curtis, Duncan Lau, and Timothy Neale in this archived presentation from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Many thanks to the presenters and conference organizers for making this recorded session available.
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PrAACtical AAC readers are often called upon to provide professional development for their school or district. Today, we feature a video hosted by the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) on this topic. Join us in learning from the presenters, Sarah Kinsella and Sara Ayars. Many thanks to Sarah, Sara, and SETC for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLpYC9pgV8U&list=PLLHYiCCtuxdMl98sMuZKI49kklDsCXEQZ&ab_channel=SETCSpecialEducationTechnologyCenter
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Join us in learning from AAC SLP Sarah Brown, who shares ideas for incorporating AAC into everyday life. Many thanks to Sarah and the AT Center at the College of New Jersey for hosting this webinar and making the recording available. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWSR-yv9TTg
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We’re ending the month on a lighter note, with a handful of music videos enhanced with AAC symbols. Roses and Oak created these videos using symbols from GoBoardMaker 7. Many thanks to the Roses and Oak team for sharing their work. Enjoy! Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMxYNTk2_4Q&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKuXTPWuWDM&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiowHPKgCPM&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeByPD618Zw&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ILTvBJNME&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmK42EZbN-w&ab_channel=FromRosesandOak%7CAACCORE-Aoke
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