AAC Awareness Month 2024

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.

Join Our Live Event with Kevin Williams

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:

• The benefits and challenges of using AAC in developing connections
• Strategies for effective communication and self-expression in a professional setting
• Personal stories of empowerment and resilience navigating employment and personal care
• The importance of advocating accessibility and negotiating opportunities to work

ASHA CEUs available. Register today for this free session on AAC Learning Journey. 

Ambassador Vibe Stories

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.

50% Off AAC Trainings

Make the most of AAC Awareness Month with 50% off AAC trainings! No coupon code needed.

Minspeak® Academy Webinars

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

50% Off AAC Apps During AAC Awareness Month 

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! 

New Minspeak Vocabulary eLearning Course

Our newest online eLearning course, “Family Focused: Teaching Minspeak the Symbol Family Way,” by Gail M. Van Tatenhove, P.A., M.S., CCC-SLP is available on AAC Learning Journey! This 90-minute self-paced course includes interactive activities to help you learn how to:

• write symbol family stories
• develop symbol family trees
• create engaging symbol family activities for your learners

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.