October 30, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
For individuals with complex communication needs can change so many things in their lives. In today’s featured video, AAC user Todd Hutchinson discusses how getting a speech-generating device at agee 16 impacted his life. We are grateful to USSAAC and ISAAC for making this video available. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySraK1B4qdc
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: Blissymbols, first person account, SGD
October 23, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
We are extremely pleased to share the work of AAC researcher, scholar, and clinician, Dr. Erna Alant. Today, we invite you to view this archived webinar in which Dr. Alant addresses the nature and quality of our interaction. She helps us better understand the role of engagement and social closeness and how we can create environments that facilitate the development of friendships. This session was organized and hosted by Dr. Kathy Howery and the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) and the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC). We are grateful for their wonderful support of the AAC community through their webinar series and to Dr. Alant for this thought-provoking session. You can obtain the handout for this session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYO9bZafmN0&list=PL6P1FySUgEPTn4VCfpiDhrtFIOZbW69mf&index=2
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: connection, Erna Alant, interaction, social closeness
October 16, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Listening to AAC stories from the people who live them is a wonderful way to celebrate AAC Awareness Month. Enjoy hearing from Natasha and her mom. Direct Link to Video: https://vimeo.com/311779722/be8aeac3dd?fbclid=IwAR3ys8DL6aU4sPRIrzgoAwFIP2N2zxm4aF4UgzR7SlBk3Q-qdHz-2Izqpc0
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Tagged With: first person account
October 9, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support our AAC users in their journey to develop literacy skills? In today’s featured video, Cecilia Marietti shares some ideas for promoting the development of emergent writing. Many thanks to Cecilia and Saltillo for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l23gpkrVl6M Note: The handout was not available online at the time of publication.
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Tagged With: Cecilia Marietti, emergent writing, literacy, Saltillo
October 2, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
If there’s a better topic for a video to usher in AAC Awareness Month 2019, I couldn’t find it. Enjoy heartfelt session by AAC SLP/AT Specialist and PrAACtical AAC friend, Lauren Enders. You can access the handout for this presentation here. Many thanks to Lauren and to CoughDrop for making this available as part of the AAC in the Cloud Conference archives.
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Tagged With: AAC in the Cloud, connection, engagement, Lauren Enders
September 25, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
We’re back for the second part of an archived webinar based on this article, Stepping Stones to Switch Access. In today’s featured video, educational consultant Linda Burkhart shares strategies for supporting AAC learners with significant motor difficulties. Many thanks to Linda, the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium and Dr. Kathy Howery, for making this available. You can access the handouts for the presentation here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OicZZX0jGww&list=PL6P1FySUgEPTn4VCfpiDhrtFIOZbW69mf&index=1
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Tagged With: access, Scanning, switch scanning
September 18, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Educational consultant Linda Burkhart helps us better understand the needs of AAC users with motor challenges in this featured video. Hosted by the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium and moderated by Dr. Kathy Howery, this archived webinar is based on an article, Stepping Stones to Switch Access, published in 2018. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLeGswwUZY&list=PL6P1FySUgEPTn4VCfpiDhrtFIOZbW69mf&index=2 Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series next week.
Filed under: Video of the Week
Tagged With: access, Linda Burkhart, Switch Access, switches
September 11, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
We’re very excited about the increased number of opportunities that professionals have to learn more about the lived experiences of people who use AAC. In today’s video, we feature Patrick Bates, Jamie Preece, and Katherine Broomfield who team up to discuss the research project entitled Living with Unspoken Voices. This insightful presentation is not to be missed. Thanks to Patrick, Jamie, and Katherine for making this available to those of us who could not attend the Communication Matters conference. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE6wu1Z9U_4&feature=youtu.be
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Tagged With: AAC Voices, first-person accounts
September 4, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
Reducing the vulnerability of people with complex communication needs is something that all AAC service providers should be thinking about. In today’s featured video, which was part of the AAC in the Cloud Conference, AAC specialist Erin Sheldon helps us understand the issues and consider some of the things we can do to help AAC users have more autonomy and be less vulnerable. Many thanks to Erin and to the wonderful team at CoughDrop for this fine presentation. This is an important topic that we should all learn more about, AAC friends. Erin’s handout is available here. Link to the session on the CoughDrop site: https://presenters.aacconference.com/videos/UVRRelFURTU= Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=4iclspbe774
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Tagged With: personal autonomy, safeguards, safety
August 28, 2019
by Carole Zangari -
We’ve heard from many of you about the wonderful training resources that Tabi Jones-Wohleber created for the Model as a MASTER PAL series so when we came across Amanda Scheriff’s set of videos using these materials, we knew that you’d enjoy. Amanda created 6 videos that you should take a look at if you’re interested in helping parents and others gain a better understanding of AAC supports. Thank you, Amanda Scheriff of the LABBB Educational Collaborative for bringing the MASTER PAL series to life. You can see the videos here: Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5a Module 5b
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Tagged With: MASTER PAL, partner training, Tabi Jones-Wohleber