Alternative Access for AAC

Working with individuals who have AAC needs and can’t use their hands and fingers for direct access? Here are some past posts on alternative access that may be helpful.

Articles

• PrAACtical Research: Improving Accessibility for People with Significant Speech Disabilities
• Fast FAACt Friday: Accidental Access
• Let’s Play! Using Switch-accessible iPad Games for AAC Learning
• Make It PrAACtical: Modify a Battery-Operated Toy to Make It Accessible by Switches
• AAC Assessment Corner with Vicki Clarke: The Eyes Have It-Assessment Considerations for High Tech Eye Gaze Access

Videos

• Stepping Stones to Switch Access, Part 1
• Stepping Stones to Switch Access, Part 2
• Methods of Accessing AAC Systems
• Alternative Access for AT & AAC
• Angling Switches for Better Access
• Deep Dive into the Hardware for iPad Switch Accessibility
• Accessing the World with a Head Switch
• Seating and Positioning for AT Access
• AAC Access for Individuals with Significant Motor Limitations Through Partner Assisted Scanning