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Spring 2022 App Sales

Posted on: March 31, 2022 Last updated on: April 8, 2022 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 4
Many AAC companies put their apps on sale for half price for some time in April. April is Autism Acceptance Month. It is a great time to save money and get communication into the hands of someone who needs it.…
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Finding the Funds for AAC

Posted on: October 26, 2017 Last updated on: October 26, 2017 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 0
Here is a presentation that was first created by Amy Goldman and revised by Kim Singleton about funding AAC for speech-language pathologists.
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An AAC user holding a book titled" The Magic of Thinking Big.

AAC Community Meet Ups 2019

Posted on: August 2, 2017 Last updated on: December 11, 2018 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 0
Are you or someone you know an AAC user who would like to meet other AAC users? Are you over 14 years old? Would you like someone to help you troubleshoot your AAC or just hang out with cool people?…
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication: What? Who? Where? When? Why? & How?

Posted on: July 1, 2017 Last updated on: July 1, 2017 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 0
Presentation at the Mowat-Wilson 2017 International Family Conference in Washington, DC on July 1, 2017 View Presentation
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How to find an AAC Specialist

Posted on: May 12, 2017 Last updated on: June 29, 2017 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 6
An AAC specialist is a speech language pathologist who has additional training and experience with AAC. Currently the American Speech Language and Hearing Association has not established a specialty certificate in AAC but that may be happening in the near future.…
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Thought Leaders

Posted on: May 12, 2017 Last updated on: May 12, 2017 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 0
“Thought leaders are the informed opinion leaders and the go-to people in their field of expertise. They are trusted sources who move and inspire people with innovative ideas” – Denise Brosseau
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Presentation Feedback for PIAT

Posted on: April 12, 2017 Last updated on: June 18, 2017 Written by: TechOWL Comments: 0
What did you think of the presentation you just saw. Please click here to give us feedback.  
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