Join us as we showcase specific tools supporting communication about the COVID-19 virus and the unique circumstances involved. Resources presented will include supporting a communicator with COVID-19, supporting communication at home, as well as tools for virtual therapy and instruction. We will demonstrate how these resources can be used in hospitals, home, education and therapy…
ISAAC is excited to announce the venue for ISAAC 2020, the 19th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). The main conference will be held at the Cancún International Convention Center (ICC) in the beautiful city Cancún, situated on the Gulf of México and adjoining the Riviera Maya. Rivera Maya…
Dear ISAAC Supporter: Conference 2020 has now been officially postponed. Please click here to read our March 25, 2020 press release. For more information, click here for our Conference 2020 Postponement Q & A. ISAAC is hosting informational webinars to provide further details on April 2, 2020. Please click here to register for one of these sessions. ISAAC fervently hopes that…
This workshop will describe a multidisciplinary (SLP, OT, ATP, Teacher) Walker Mobility Program for preschool and elementary students with physical disabilities implemented at the Bridge School since 2006.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00-8:00 PM EDT SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: This seminar will explore the various cultural attitudes toward people with AAC needs, and how clinicians, especially AAC specialists, can empower those individuals in relation with their autonomy, independence, and sense of self. The speaker’s life experiences will be integrated throughout this discussion of how ableism…
Individuals with Aphasia can successfully augment their communication with high tech systems. Individuals with Aphasia are motivated to communicate with others, especially in the types of interactions that are important to them.
January 25-28, 2021 and February 1-4, 2021 Over the past 21 years, ATIA has been a community gathering for assistive technology practitioners, teachers, parents and caregivers, persons with disabilities and more to learn, network and share on the best in assistive technology—and our virtual event will be no different. We’ve designed a virtual event that…
Join us for a panel discussion with Nicole Tripp, Judith Schoonever, and
Tracy Racksenberg
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!
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. Certificate of Attendance_USSAAC_May2021 ASHA CEU Participant Form_Blank CE courses are available for Free to USSAAC/ISAAC members only. Non-member pay $25 for each webinar.
There’s a broad range of strategies and devices that individuals may use for communication if their speech isn’t functional.
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