Hali Strickler

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ACES: Let’s Talk About Sex

Augmentative Communication Empowerment & Supports (ACES) is pleased to announce the AAC and Me Virtual Learning Series. This topic is Let’s Talk About Sex! Join us for a 6-week virtual learning series for AAC users. Learn and talk about sexuality,…

AAC Evaluations: Back to School

As September comes to an end, students are back in the classroom. But school in 2021 probably looks a little different than before. While some things might change, the need for access to communication stays the same. It’s time to…

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What’s the Tea on Slang and AAC?

Hey Bestie! Language is constantly changing. New words are added to official dictionaries every year. And many of these words are considered slang. A quick internet search will show that words like “bae” and “yolo” have been added to many…

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Practice Perspective: Connection/Compliance

Janice Light said it best: “Communication is the essence of human life.” When defining this “human life”, there’s no simple answer. Take an internet deep dive and you will find a sea of perspectives. You’ll probably find a lot of…

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Covid-19 Core Communication Boards: A Free Resource for Medical Communication

Updated 03/25/20 to include a User Guide (below) Imagine landing in the hospital and being unable to communicate. It is important that we are ALL able to talk with our doctors and medical providers. Especially now with the challenges of COVID-19, we need to find the…

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Connect With Our Tech: AAC Meet Ups Online

AAC Community is pleased to announce that we will be hosting AAC Meet Ups online Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM throughout the social distancing efforts. Join us starting Tuesday, March 24, 2020 using the Zoom video chat. It…

Come Consider Communication!

Hi Philly area providers! Join the TechOWL SLPs for a series of webinars on how to support communication for people with complex needs. Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Each webinar will cover different information and strategies to…

Author: Hali Strickler

Author: Hali Strickler

ACES: Let’s Talk About Sex

AAC Evaluations: Back to School

What’s the Tea on Slang and AAC?

Practice Perspective: Connection/Compliance

Covid-19 Core Communication Boards: A Free Resource for Medical Communication

Connect With Our Tech: AAC Meet Ups Online

Come Consider Communication!

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Author: Hali Strickler