AAC Talks

AAC Talks 2024 - Elevating Voices: Empowerment Through AAC
 
May 10, 2024

Join us for the sixth annual AAC Talks Web Conference on Friday, May 10th! This event offers evidence-based practices, practical ideas, strategies, and resources to engage students with complex communication needs through augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) systems. Our theme, Elevating Voices: Empowerment Through AAC, encourages participants to explore innovative solutions and perspectives in AAC implementation, empowering students and amplifying their voices across diverse settings. National and local presenters will discuss a variety of topics including the importance of person-centered practices honoring the uniqueness of individuals, how a variety of communication partners can be empowered to support the use of a range of communication methods, evidence-based practices, and practical ideas on how to develop and implement lessons that include a variety of AAC strategies and devices.
 
Objectives:

1. List of at least two evidence-based ideas for increasing communication and active engagement in each environment (i.e., home, school, community).
2. Identify three evidence-based communication partner strategies for increasing independence and fostering connections across activities or settings.
3. Describe three evidence-based ways to seamlessly integrate AAC into existing routines, thereby enhancing language and social interaction skills.

Before the Conference:

• Conference Schedule and Session Information
• About Continuing Education Credits - Coming Soon!
• Registration Link

People Who Should Attend::

• Teachers
• Administrators
• Speech-language pathologists
• School psychologists
• Behavior analysts
• Teachers of the visually impaired
• Related services professionals
• Consultants
• Training and consultation staff
• Early interventionists
• Paraprofessionals
• Family members
• Anyone supporting those who need augmentative/alternative communication