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June 14, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
For several decades, the feature matching process has been the gold standard for selecting AAC devices. In today’s featured video, we learn about this from Katie Threlkeld, of Forbes AAC. This recorded session is part of the pre-conference offering in the AAC in the Cloud conference, a wonderful online event hosted annually by CoughDrop. If you haven’t registered for this year’s AAC in the Cloud conference, you can do that here. Many thanks to the fine team at CoughDrop and to Katie for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-_9WxCK7b8&ab_channel=ForbesAAC
June 7, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
After a new SGD arrives, attention shifts to helping the AAC user integrate it into daily life. Shannon Archer discusses how having an AAC implementation plan can promote communication and language learning in today’s featured video. This session was originally presented at AAC in the Cloud, a free online conference organized by Coughdrop. Many thanks to Shannon and the CoughDrop team that puts on the AAC in the Cloud Conference each June for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYZNEjwF-G4&ab_channel=CoughDrop
May 31, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How does AAC intersect with issues related to mental health? In today’s featured video, hosted by SmartBox, a group of AAC stakeholders discuss this important topic. Many thanks to Chris Gibbons, Melanie Gylling, Alicia Alverson, and Ashley Mohesky for a helpful presentation on a topic of great significance. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acq4D9LOPL0&ab_channel=SmartboxAssistiveTechnology
May 24, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Communication plays a vital role in self-advocacy for all individuals, including those who use AAC. In today’s featured video, Melonie Melton and Heather Patton share thoughts on ways professionals and families can facilitate self-determination and build skills in self-advocacy. Their practical suggestions include activities and intervention tools for students with AAC needs. This is an archived presentation hosted by ECHO Voices of the Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP). We are grateful to OTAP and the speakers, Melonie and Heather, for this presentation. You can obtain the handouts for this session here. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFRX4A4MG4I&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
May 17, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Calling all animal lovers! Whether caring for pets, visiting a farm or zoo, or just watching funny critter videos together, the animal kingdom offers many ways to gain language and AAC skills. In today’s featured video, Courtney Maholtz and Heather Prenovost from PRC Saltillo share thoughts on how to capitalize on experiences with animals in building communication skills. Here are the links to the handouts they discuss in this presentation. Stepping Stones to AAC Organization Tool Stepping Stones to AAC Reference Tool WordPower 96 location Board Unity 84 Sequenced Board LAMP Words for Life Board Many thanks to Courtney and Heather for these great ideas and for the support of PRC Saltillo in hosting this fun session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FRpra4jyVc&ab_channel=Saltillo
May 10, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support AAC users as they transition to adult life? In today’s featured video, we get some good information and practical tips on this topic from Deanna Morrow, Micaela Smith, and Heather Prenovost. You can download the suggested messages for medical interviews here. You can also obtain the presentation handout. This presentation was hosted by PRC Saltillo. We are grateful to them and to the presenters, Deanna, Micaela, and Heather for this prAACtical session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqJKxvZ5nBY&ab_channel=Saltillo
May 3, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Learning from the lived experiences of people who use AAC is informative, insightful, and enjoyable. Today, we hear from Krista Howard, an AAC mentor from We Speak AAC, who was a featured speaker for ECHO Voices. ECHO Voices is a part of the Oregon Technology Access Program. You can obtain the handout for this session here. Many thanks to Krista and ECHO Voices for this wonderful session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faly16OjkCE&ab_channel=OTAP-RSOI
April 26, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
Curious about the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in AAC? In today’s featured video, we learn about a Google Research project on this topic conducted by Stephanie Valencia, Richard Cave, Krystal Kallarackal, Katie Seaver, Michael Terry, and Shaun Kane. This session was part of the Association for Computing Machinery Computer-Human Interaction (ACM CHI) Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems Many thanks to the presenter, Stephanie Valencia, and ACM CHI for this intriguing session. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbbU68156K0&ab_channel=ACMSIGCHI
April 19, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support students with AAC needs who also have visual impairments? Today, we feature a recorded session on this topic from the 2023 Wisconsin Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (WCBVI) Preschool and Elementary Conference. In this presentation, AAC SLP Jennifer Schubring, of Building AAC, provides important information and many helpful resources. Many thanks to Jennifer and WCBVI for making this archived session available. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72EVkUvzdKg&ab_channel=WCBVIVIDEOS
April 12, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
How can we support the youngest communicators with AAC? In today’s featured video, SLP Marci Revelli shares some thoughts. This is an archived webinar hosted by the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (NWACS). You can download the slide handout here. Many thanks to Marci and NWACS for this helpful presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57HihVBdvY&ab_channel=NorthwestAugmentativeCommunicationSociety