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.
Save the date! We're having a (virtual) meeting for USSAAC members and those interested in learning more about the organization via Zoom. Attendees will receive latest updates from USSAAC, have opportunities to connect with each other, have fun and win prizes!
ISAAC is thrilled to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our first-ever fully virtual global event, ISAAC Connect, taking place between August 9th and August 12th, 2021. If you have any problems during the registration process, please refer to these Frequently Asked Questions for some trouble-shooting tips. * Note: For the ISAAC Connect registration system, we recommend using the most…
The AAC Speaker Connection AAC Speaker Connection (USSAAC) is a web-based portal enabling businesses, schools, organizations, and other entities to find and engage individuals who use AAC as invited speakers for their classroom, organization, clinic, workshop, conference, or other event. Topics will vary, but may include perceptions, opinions, strategies, tools, and personal and professional experiences. …
Vicki Clarke from Dynamic Therapy Associates will guide us through making determinations during AAC assessments that may seem small but potentially have big consequences.
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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