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WHAT IS AAC?

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write.

AAC Devices

There’s a broad range of strategies and devices that individuals may use for communication if their speech isn’t functional.

What is AAC?

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. Includes facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write.

AAC Awareness

USSAAC works to raise awareness of AAC and to inform the general public. Please join us!

Policy Laws

Access resources to policies and laws relating to AAC and human rights for individuals complex communication needs

Funding

Resources for people with a variety of backgrounds who need more information on funding for AAC

Emergency Preparedness

If an emergency happens, are you or your loved one using AAC ready? As a first responder, do you know how to communicate with nonspeaking individuals?

Disaster Relief

Resources for people with complex communication needs who are in need of disaster relief

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

USSAAC relies on the support of its members to sustain the organization. Benefits include:

Free access to the USSAAC webinar series with free ASHA CEUs
Priority as guest author on the SpeakUP blog
Discounts to the biennial ISAAC conference and the annual ATIA conference

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NEW MEMBER BENEFIT

The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) has developed a toolkit to promote emergency preparedness for people who use augmentative communication tools and strategies and their families.

Free access to the USSAAC Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for all new members.

Includes templates, emergency plans, communication tools, what to include in an AAC Go Bag and more.

Content is delivered via text to your mobile device or WhatsApp.

Disaster Preparation for People Who Use AAC and their Families

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Recent SpeakUp Posts

USSAAC Leaders & Legends: Lew Golinker

Today we honor, Lew Golinker! As an attorney and advocate, Lew Golinker has been instrumental in advocating for funding of speech-generating devices for people who use AAC in the United States. He was a key figure in the development of the funding mechanism for speech-generating devices through Medicare and Medicaid opening access to thousands of people who were and are in need of equipment. At the same time, Lew is a generous person, happy to advocate for anyone who’s experienced an insurance denial for a speech-generating device. We can’t overstate our gratitude to Lew for helping our community. Read more to learn about Lew’s experiences as an attorney advocating for decades for people who use AAC.

Reflections on ISAAC Conference – Cancún

Ben Gibbs, a person that uses AAC, shares their experiences at ISAAC Conference – Cancún

Homecoming Week & AAC

Mike Hipple shares his suggestion for making homecoming week events in high school accessible to people who use AAC

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