October is AAC Awareness Month – a month to acknowledge all that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can do to give people a voice in person and in digital spaces. It’s also a fantastic time to celebrate individuals in the AAC community. There are many words to describe these individuals. Here are eight. Determined. Kind. Hardworking. Others-focused. Enthusiastic. Generous. Friends. Leaders. They share many characteristics, and yet, they each have their own vibe with AAC. This October, there are several opportunities to connect more with their personal perspectives.
You’re invited to join a special online event featuring a diverse panel of individuals who use AAC to recognize these strengths and more! Kevin Williams, PRC-Saltillo Contractor for Training and Education, Products and Services, starts AAC Awareness Month strong as he hosts:
“Voices of AAC: What is Your Professional Vibe as an AAC User”
Tuesday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m., ET
Panelists include Margaret Moore, Catalina Vrana, and Jack McGraw. These leaders who use AAC to express themselves in a professional setting will share their unique experiences and insights on what it's like to navigate professional relationships.
Discussion topics:
ASHA CEUs available. Register today for this free session on AAC Learning Journey.
This month, PRC-Saltillo Ambassadors are writing about their personal AAC vibe on the AAC Language Lab blog. Check back often or follow us on Facebook to read more about their experiences and journey with AAC.
Make the most of AAC Awareness Month with 50% off AAC trainings! No coupon code needed.
Teachers and Students Minspeaking Together in the Classroom
Presenter: Special Educator and AT Consultant Kelly Fonner, M.S.
Thursday, October 3, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., ET
Cost with discount: $24.50
Read it Again: Using Books to Teach Multiple Language and Literacy Targets
Presenters: Michele Boruta, M.Ed. and Melissa Marriott, M.S., CCC-SLP
Friday, October 25, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., ET
Cost with discount: $24.50
Experience the magic of AAC with our two-week monster sale during AAC Awareness Month! Purchase TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC at half price October 2-15, 2024. All three apps are now available on your iPhone®, iPad®, and Mac Computer. Multiple access options too! Learn more and start imagining your world with AAC!
Our newest online eLearning course, “Family Focus: Teaching Minspeak the Symbol Family Way,” by Gail M. Van Tatenhove, P.A., M.S., CCC-SLP is coming soon to AAC Learning Journey! This 90-minute self-paced course includes interactive activities to help you learn how to:
Designed for SLPs, educators, and families already familiar with AAC, this free intermediate course harnesses the power of teaching vocabulary using the symbol family approach.