February 26, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Join us as we learn ways that artificial intelligence and robots can support interaction from researchers Paulina Finak, Vera Ralin, and Rafael Santana at Queen’s University. Many thanks to the presenters, to ISAAC Canada, and to ISAAC for sharing this information. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTJ9D9AIRaU&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29
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February 19, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Join us as we learn from Dr. Kathy Howery, president of ISAAC Canada, as she shares information about phenomenological research and the lived experience of AAC users and addresses the question “What is it really like for a person to speak or to be expected to speak using a speech-generating device?” Our gratitude to Dr. Howery and ISAAC Canada for sharing this presentation. Direct link to video –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz3IsaHJxBo&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29
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February 12, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support AAC users in communicating effectively outside of school? In today’s featured video, AAC SLP Sarah Weber shares some ideas. Many thanks to Sarah for this content and to the AAC in the Cloud team for this archived presentation. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzrES45eKTQ&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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February 5, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
At the 2025 ATIA Conference last week, we had the privilege of hearing Shannon Voss deliver his talk for the Edwin and Esther Prentke Distinguished Lecture Award. Shannon’s speech was insightful, informative, and inspiring. Don’t miss this one, folks. Enjoy! The session begins at about the 16-minute mark. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/live/KULRkWBzSNs
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January 22, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support AAC users on the road to advancing their skills in various areas? In today’s featured video, AAC SLP Jessica Broderick of the Nebraska AT Partnership program discusses assessment tools and goal options that may be of interest. Many thanks to Jessica and NDE ATP for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dntalMiHlo&t=35s&ab_channel=NDEAssistiveTechnologyPartnership
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January 8, 2025
by Carole Zangari -
Know someone who needs basic information on alternative access for AAC? In today’s video, we feature a brief presentation by SLP Sarah Foley of the Assistive Technology Lab at Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Many thanks to Sarah and Craig Hospital for sharing this recorded session. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG-d93Icqhs&ab_channel=CraigHospital
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December 18, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Can AAC be an effective way to support young children with slower speech development? Today, we feature the work of Sarah Cretcher and Mary Alt, who presented at the 6th International Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. The conference was hosted by the Assistive Technologies Foundation of Bulgaria (ASSIST) with the support of UNICEF Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science, and ISAAC. Many thanks to the presenters and the supporting organizations for broadening our thinking about the uses of AAC. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR5-8awg3Tk&ab_channel=AACConferenceBulgaria
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December 11, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
We love seeing more support materials for teens and adults who are learning to use AAC to connect, talk about their lives, and express themselves. Today, we feature a video from Life Skills 2 Learn that focuses on a high-frequency word, read, using content that appeals to older learners. Looking for age-respectful videos on other core words? Check out the Life Skills 2 Learn playlist here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhTegHg777o&ab_channel=LifeSkills2Learn
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December 4, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Reducing the impact of ableism starts with an understanding of our own role in society and how we unwittingly perpetuate ableism. Today, we feature an archived presentation from a 2024 summit on The Future of AAC Research. Many thanks to Dr. McLeod and Communication First for sharing this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-yOog0TgJk&ab_channel=CommunicationFirst
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November 27, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
It’s here! The movie adaptation of Sharon Draper’s book, Out of My Mind, was launched earlier this month. Today, we’re offering a teaser for those who haven’t yet seen it. Don’t miss this one, folks! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVxyoQQzFs&ab_channel=DisneyPlus
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