March 8, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for ways to support families who are strengthening their AAC practices? There’s no one better than Jill Senner and Matt Baud to guide us with research-supported strategies and prAACtical tips. Thank you to Jill, Matt, and the Oregon Technology Access Program ECHO Voices for this informative presentation. You can obtain the handouts for the session here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGK0JzjInOg&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
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February 22, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Many AAC learners benefit from assistive technology for things beyond communication. Today, we turn to the Pacer Center’s Simon Technology Center and hear about ways to support the writing process from the director Paul Sanft. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7Zq0IX8zW0&t=90s&ab_channel=SimonTechnologyCenter Many thanks to Paul and the Simon Technology Center for these great suggestions.
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February 15, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
In recent years, SGDs and AAC apps have had a wider range of voices available, offering greater variety relative to age, gender, regional accents, and more. In today’s featured video, we hear about this from Becky Martin of Smartbox Technology and Alice Smith of SpeakUnique. Many thanks to the presenters and Smartbox Assistive Technology for this informative presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-IGwok9E5c&ab_channel=SmartboxAssistiveTechnology
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February 8, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Let’s strengthen our classroom-based support for students who use AAC. In today’s featured video, SLP and AAC specialist Carolyn Parker discusses the benefits of pushing into the classroom and offers practical suggestions for implementation and data collection. You can view the handouts for this session here. This is an archived presentation hosted by ECHO Voices of the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP). We are grateful to OTAP and Carolyn for this helpful information. Direct link to video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jB02S975vM&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
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February 1, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learn about AAC myths and strategies to combat them in this archived webinar by Drs. Maryann Romski and Rose Sevick. We are grateful to the presenters and to USSAAC and ISAAC for this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMmsC4nHlKA&ab_channel=InternationalSocietyforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication%28ISAAC%29
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January 25, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learning to integrate AAC into typical daily routines takes time and a little support. In today’s featured video, provided by PRC Saltillo, Heather Prenovost and Beth Waite-Lafever lead us through preparing some yummy cupcakes with a touch of AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AxZYnN8El0&list=PL-7d4kfMclvg1UwdKNR8fxVtaj-oURh6G&index=33&ab_channel=PRC-SaltilloAACApps Resources mentioned in the video include a Stepping Stones to AAC Organization Tool and Reference Sheet. You can download the manual communication boards below. WordPower 96 location Board Unity 84 Sequenced Board LAMP Words for Life Board Many thanks to Beth, Heather, and PRC Saltillo for making and sharing this fun video.
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January 18, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
What are the factors that cause people with complex communication needs to discontinue using speech-generating devices and how can we address those? A panel of AAC specialists was convened by Control Bionics to share thoughts on this issue. Check out this conversation with Vicki Clarke, Carol Page, Sue Redepenning, Shari Willingham, Jill Adlin, and Lane Rials for a fresh perspective. Many thanks to Control Bionics and the panelists for making this video available to the AAC community. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU54-73u2UM&ab_channel=ControlBionics
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December 28, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Videos are a great tool for building our AAC knowledge base and strengthening our implementation practices. Here are the ones that were most popular in 2022. Helping School Staff Model AAC in the Classroom Introduction to the Communication Matrix Resources AAC Modeling at Home AAC Apps for Visual Scene Displays Dealing with Emotions, AAC Style AAC with Eddie the Elephant Getting Familiar with Partner-Assisted Scanning TELL ME – AAC in the Preschool Classroom Getting Started with Eye Gaze SGDs Video Models & Visual Supports for AAC Look for more helpful videos on AAC and related topics in 2023. Happy New Year, everyone!
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December 21, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
What role does the attribution of meaning play in supporting emergent communicators who are learning to use AAC? Today, we learn from Australian speech therapist and AAC specialist, Amanda Hartmann on how to use this to connect with beginning communicators and facilitate their AAC learning. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqblGI5OHA&t=13s&ab_channel=AssistiveWare
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December 14, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
How can we create educational environments that welcome and normalize the use of AAC? Today, we feature an archived presentation on this topic by Dr. Cheri Dodge Chin that includes lots of practical suggestions. This presentation was originally shared at AAC in the Cloud, sponsored by CoughDrop. We are grateful to them and to Dr. Chin for making this session available. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRmkx4M3ik&ab_channel=CoughDrop
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