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  • graphic of a student sitting at a school desk with their hand raised and a teacher pointing to the student

    Inclusion via Vocab: Access to Academic Language in AAC

    August 18, 2026

    Molly profiles the advocacy work of Cass and Cass’s message that real inclusion includes access to academic words.
  • nature scene with mountains, river, sun, and birds flying

    Bringing Nature Inside: Exploring the Outdoors when you can’t get outdoors!

    June 13, 2026

    Creative ways to bring the outdoors inside! Exploring nature has so many benefits, including opportunities to communicate.
  • person downhill skiing

    AAC for highly active person

    June 12, 2026

    Pixie is a very active person. High-tech AAC is not always practical. They share their experience communicating while participating in various outdoor activities.
  • a child in a wheelchair being pushed by a friend through a puddle

    A Mindful Approach to Inclusive Play

    March 17, 2026

    Having Fun Hello! I’m Lana. I am a speech-language pathologist. A spark ignited over 15 years ago when I was introduced to AAC. Since then…
  • NWACS webinar recordings on topics related to AAC technology tips

    Topics Related to Tech Tips and AAC

    December 6, 2025

    Links to information and recordings from past NWACS Webinars [key words: voice recognition, custom voice, video clips on AAC devices, WeaveChat, Avaz, Storytelling and AAC,…
  • NWACS webinar recordings on topics related to young adults and adults

    Topics Related to Adults Who Benefit From AAC

    December 4, 2025

    Links to information and recordings from past NWACS Webinars [key words: degenerative disease, goal setting, mental health]
  • Have You Upgraded to the DAGG-3?

    Have You Upgraded to the DAGG-3?

    March 17, 2025

    Camille shares information about the DAGG-3 (Dynamic AAC Goals Grid, Third Edition), a free tool available from Tobii Dynavox.
  • Should my child have 24/7 access to their communication device?

    Let’s Talk AAC: Should my child have 24/7 access to their communication device?

    October 20, 2024

    There are many reasons why your child needs access to their AAC device all the time. But, things may not go exactly to plan when…
  • They're not using their AAC anymore! Now what?

    “They’re not using their AAC anymore! Now what?”

    May 5, 2024

    Marci shares some things she considers when a child who used to use their AAC starts pushing it away.
  • Let's Talk AAC - AAC Device Abandonment Part 2: ASHA and CAA's role

    AAC Device Abandonment Part 2: ASHA and CAA’s Role

    September 18, 2023

    Join Jennalyn as she explores ASHA and CAA’s roles in AAC device abandonment in part two of this two-part blog.
  • Let's Talk AAC - AAC Device Abandonment Part 1: The AAC/AT Specialist's Role

    AAC Device Abandonment Part 1: The AAC/AT Specialist’s Role

    September 1, 2023

    Join Jennalyn in part-one of a two-part post as she talks about AAC device abandonment and the AAC/AT specialist’s role in combating it.
  • My Top 10 Reasons to Use Visual Supports

    My Top 10 Reasons to Use Visual Supports

    October 31, 2022

    Beth, a speech-language pathologist and Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix, writes about using visual supports.