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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
January 11, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
The AAC community lost a powerful voice recently. Today, we honor Rick Creech by looking back at his testimony at the US Senate Special Committee on Aging. Part 1 Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHuOoYMZ1Ls&ab_channel=TheMinspeakChannel Part 2 Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxtsjv6ecXA&ab_channel=TheMinspeakChannel
January 4, 2023
by Carole Zangari -
The work of Drs. Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver on comprehensive literacy instruction in AAC has inspired many educators and therapists to ramp their literacy support in education and therapy. In today’s featured video, SLP Kristin M. Ellis shares her ideas of how to infuse this into clinical work with children and adults who have complex communication needs. Many thanks to AbleNet and to Kristin for making this archived presentation available. You can access the slide handout here and the supplemental resource list here. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zTUoFwbbhA&ab_channel=ableUOn-demandProfessionalDevelopment
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
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
December 7, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
Looking for information to help with AAC implementation? In today’s featured video, Justin Sims, an AT Specialist from Louisiana’s Accessible Educational Materials program shares his ideas. The handouts for this session can be obtained here. Many thanks to Justin and the Louisiana AEM project for this helpful information. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=PhWIGWqiQZw&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=LouisianaAEM
November 30, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
How can school-based professionals facilitate AAC use at home? Katie Sample, AAC and AT Specialist with the Louisiana Accessible Educational Materials project, addresses this important issue in today’s featured video. She shares relevant policies and practices in Louisiana as well as practical ideas for supporting AAC at home. Although some of the examples are specific to her state, many of the issues Katie discusses are applicable to those who live in other places. Many thanks to Katie and the Lousiana AEM for making this webinar available. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdCWXWRtZT4&ab_channel=LouisianaAEM
November 23, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
We love learning about literacy from Australian SLP Jane Farrall. In today’s featured video, she discusses the Writing with All Tools Continuum, a 34-item AT-friendly scale for assessing writing samples from developing writers. This is an important one for anyone focused on literacy and AAC. Many, many thanks to Jane and those who supported her in creating this incredibly useful tool Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lIhBcrCQJQ&ab_channel=JaneFarrall
November 16, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
There is a lot to consider when putting AAC into practice. In today’s featured video, we get insight, information, and tips from AT specialists Terri Rosen and Elizabeth Barry from the Pacer Center’s Simon Technology Center. Many thanks to Terri, Elizabeth, and the Simon Technology Center for this webinar. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tVwiDzQRBA&list=PLi7mT6FWCWR0tLGQkL5_Wfhgo8Epsvod-&index=6&t=883s&ab_channel=SimonPacer
November 9, 2022
by Carole Zangari -
While friendships with classmates, neighbors, and other peers offer great richness to individuals who use AAC, there is often inadequate support to facilitate these relationships. In today’s video, we feature the work of Dr. Erna Alant who challenges us to re-think our AAC services and find better ways to support the development and maintenance of friend relationships. Many thanks to Dr. Alant and the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication for this important presentation. Direct Link to Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Ihh24p6lo&ab_channel=CentreforAugmentativeandAlternativeCommunication You can learn more from Dr. Alant in this prior post on social closeness.