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AAC & Ethics
Join us for a panel discussion with Nicole Tripp, Judith Schoonever, and
Tracy Racksenberg
We are very excited to offer the USSAAC’s Webinar series with the support of ISAAC.
Diversity in AAC
A dynamic panel discussion between Alma Partida, Jilll D’Braunstein,
and Christina Royster about issues of diversity and equity in the field of AAC with bonus content from Yoosun Chung, an important and timely
topic!
Advocacy for AAC
Lew Golinker will host a discussion on current advocacy topics, specificallyrelated to funding and insurance. This webinar will begin at 6 PM CST/7 PM EST and run for one hour.…
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Decision Making in AAC Assessment
Vicki Clarke from Dynamic Therapy Associates will guide us through making determinations during AAC assessments that may seem small but potentially have big consequences.
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Relationships and AAC
Presenter: Lance McLemore Lance McLemore has been using AAC in one form or another since 2009. He currently uses an Accent 1000 from PRC with LAMP Words for Life. He…
AAC & Heritage languages
About the Presenter: Janet Callahan, parent and Mechanical engineer with nearly 10 years supporting an AAC user. Novice homeschool teacher and Lakota language learner. Seminar Description: A discussion on Indigenous…
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AAC and Students with ASD: California’s Efforts to Close the Research to Practice Gap
Seminar Description: Based upon the 2020 systematic review conducted by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP), AAC is a focused intervention that meets the evidence-based practice criteria…
Uncensored AAC: Exploring AAC Access to Profanity and Slang
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Profanity, swearing, and slang are often considered “taboo”, yet they are aspects of social communication. Research even shows that children have a repertoire of 30-40 taboo words when…
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Maintaining Communication Access, Encouraging Disaster Preparedness: A Conversation on Emergency Preparedness and People with Communication Disabilities
Seminar Description: As the 2022 hurricane season opens, it is time to provide critical information about disaster/emergency preparedness for people with disabilities and, especially, people with significant communication needs. This…
Make Them See You as a Person: Strategies for Improving Patient-Provider Communication As Described by Adults Who Use AAC
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Individuals who rely on AAC frequently experience difficult interactions with healthcare providers. Individuals with complex communication needs are three times more likely to experience negative medical care events…