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AAC in Nursing Facilities: Is it Covered?

Speech therapists (SLPs) have questions about coverage for augmentative and alternative communication devices in nursing homes. There is a lot of confusion about who covers what and where it is covered. Let’s dive in. How Do We Define Nursing Facilities? These types of facilities may…

Supporting Artists with Disabilities

Consider buying gifts from artists who use AAC. Many of us are doing our holiday shopping last minute. It might be a good year to skip the big box stores and use our spending to make a difference. There are…

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AAC Users and Thanksgiving

Centering Communication Let’s talk about some ways we can support AAC users during the holidays. November is a time when we think about gratitude. As society reopens, we can… …be grateful for the chance to see family and friends. …be…

Free AAC Apps for SLPs

Speech pathologists play an important role in assessing people for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). SLPs are trained in language development and can help teams figure out where they need to start. And SLPs are the only ones who can…

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AAC and Tangible Symbols 

Not all AAC symbols need to be visual. There are many reasons why a student or adult might benefit from a tactile, tangible symbol set. These reasons can include (but may not be limited to) the following: Vision impairment or blindness…

AAC App Sales: April 2021

CLICK HERE FOR OCTOBER 2021 SALE DATES! 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…

AAC and Literacy

Everyone deserves access to literacy and all students have the ability to learn literacy skills, given the right instructional tools and strategies. Presumption of the ability to learn applies to this area as well. Fortunately, there are some amazing clinicians…

AAC & The Descriptive Teaching Method

Access to Descriptive Language AAC users need to learn language, not just make rote responses. They need the ability to say new things and not just mechanically respond. Many SLPs are now familiar with the concept of Core Vocabulary. These…

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AAC Insurance Requests

An insurance request for an AAC system requires specific information. Each funding source (insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.) and state may have different requirements. Below is a guide to writing a report for insurance submission based on common Pennsylvania funding sources. …

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today marks the 28th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations’ work in this area is predicated on the idea that “all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated ” (Vienna Declaration, 1993). None of this can hope…