Wilson Memorial freshman finds independence through eye-gaze device

Kaili Webster has cerebral palsy. Mostly non-verbal, she finds her voice with the use of an eye-controlled communication ...
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Tucson school brings AAC to the playground to promote socializing for students with communicative disabilities

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A school in the Tucson Unified School District is providing a new tool for students with communicative disabilities to socialize on the playground. While many schools utilize ...

Autistic Barbie Doesn’t Represent Me. She Shouldn’t Have to

There was some backlash to Mattel's newly introduced autistic Barbie. But one doll could never represent an entire community.
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Augmentative and Alternate Communication: Bringing communication to those who can’t speak

Under the harsh fluorescent lights of an emergency room, most people can verbally communicate their symptoms and severity of pain to a nurse. Those who cannot use their voice to communicate must rely ...
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Corpus Christi mother teaches youth about alternative communication devices

is your neighborhood reporter for North Beach, Downtown Corpus Christi and the Bay Area. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For most people communicating is a simple task, but it can also be a challenge for ...

McMahon Foundation gives $33K grants to SW Oklahoma nonprofits

The McMahon Foundation has awarded over $33,000 in grants to support nonprofit programs aimed at expanding access to ...
University of Wyoming

AAC Training

AAC training, resources, and support are widely available through vendors, online tools, and community groups. Free product training is offered by PRC-Saltillo, Tobii Dynavox, EyeOn, Ablenet, and ...
University of Wyoming

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is an area of clinical practice that addresses the needs of individuals with significant and complex communication disorders, which may include ...