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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November 20, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to get ready for some core vocabulary infusion into fun activities. Let’s see what Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty have in store for older students learning to use AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video -https://youtu.be/3N7q3SHAFKg
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November 13, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
How can we help neurodiverse learners engage with STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] Education? Today, we learn from Steve Sheirer, Hayley Schulze, and Judy Campagna who shared their ideas for this at a PaTTAN conference. We are grateful to the presenters and to PaTTAN for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KURMuwEANF4&list=PLCkBP2csbOsstD9Wga4bgj-ZK0-zcRLkr&index=1&t=15s&ab_channel=PaTTAN
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November 6, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
AAC can be life-enhancing for individuals with degenerative conditions that affect their speech and language. Today, we learn from SLPs Kristin Conzo and Caitlin Cloud. Follow along as they talk about issues, tools, and strategies that can be helpful in supporting these individuals. You can obtain the slide handout for this presentation here. This presentation was hosted by the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society. We are grateful to them and to the presenters, Kristin and Caitlin, for sharing this information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s3Gye6O6vU&ab_channel=NorthwestAugmentativeCommunicationSociety
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October 30, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
October is a wonderful month for learning about AAC around the world. In today’s featured video we travel to India to hear from Poonam Natarajan, the founder of Vidya Sagar, and Prahalad, an AAC user. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81nlhEmQ5ho
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