The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is an important life passage for everyone. This webinar will
examine policy, supports and systems in place for individuals who use augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) when they are in school. Likewise, policy, systems and supports available to young adults
who use AAC after leaving the school system will be examined. Many adults who use AAC have successfully
navigated their transition from adolescence – proof can be found in the increasing presence of augmented speaker
voices across all domains of the AAC field and beyond. Still, it is widely known that this transition from
adolescence to adulthood can be challenging for many, for a variety of reasons. Considerations, strategies, and
approaches specific to supporting successful transitions to young adulthood in the context of AAC will be
highlighted.