October 2018 October is upon us and it is time to celebrate AAC Awareness Month. It is a great time to recognize, and honor, all the ways in which we, as humans, communicate. I have just returned from the Closing…
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ACES Day Three: Check In
The community is forming and the days are flying past! We are getting to know each other and working hard. One unexpected hitch has been tons of rain. This is not a typical Philly summer. It can make it…
Building a Community: ACES 2018
What does it mean to form your own community? ACES 2018 begins today. The participants arrive this afternoon and our community will start to form. Some of us have met before, some are new. Some come from the Philly area,…
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How to Live Caption Voice & Video on the iPad
We record a lot of videos these days, whether to send to our friends, or post online. Teachers create videos to support learning in the classroom. We can make sure that everyone can access these videos, whether it be someone…
AT Tip of the Week: Using QR Codes to Support People with AAC
Did you think QR codes had gone the way of the dinosaurs? Not at all useful? Who needs them? Well, changes in iOS 11 have helped make them relevant again. When you point your iPhone camera at a QR code,…
Using both AAC and Spoken Words.
AAC is not simply for those who cannot speak. That’s why it’s called Augmentative and Alternative Communication. On Twitter, I have encountered several autistic adults who speak and use AAC. They have a lot to say and I am learning…
Free Webinars on AAC
While looking for resources online, I found a PDF on the ASHA website containing links to free webinars on different topics in AAC. The webinars have all been produced by the AAC – RERC. What is that, you say? It…
Modeling AAC with Adults
When you search the internet for videos on modeling AAC, the majority are of children, often in school settings. This might lead one to wonder if modeling is an effective strategy to use with older students or adults, and what…
AT Tip of the Week: Guided Access to Support AAC use on the iPad
Edited 8/30/20 The iPad is a consumer electronic. It has indeed been a game changer in the field of assistive technology, but was not designed with AT in mind. Over time, Apple has added features that allow us to customize,…