Annual Conference

drawings of 4 people of different ages and ethnicities using different communication methods, Learn - Connect - Grow

The NWACS Annual Conference brings together AAC users, professionals, families, and advocates. Our goal is to learn, connect, and grow together. The conference creates space for meaningful conversations that honor lived experience, promote inclusion, and advance best practices in communication access. Over the decades, NWACS has hosted many prominent speakers covering a range of timely topics. Come to expand your understanding. Attend for the professional development hours (PDHs). Join us for the community. All are welcome at our next conference!

Hear From Our Conference Attendees

“This was honestly one of the best trainings I have ever attended. As an AAC consultant SLP I will be using tons of this information to coach my teams in many districts. Keep bringing speakers that value disability justice and access to robust AAC!”


Samantha, SLP

“This was an amazing conference. Probably one of the best conferences/PD sessions I’ve been to.”


Meghan, SLP

“I hope you’ll continue to offer amazing conferences like you do each year. The virtual option is REALLY helpful.”


Kathryn, SLP

“I find [the sessions] very informative and true to the intentions and learning outcomes.”


Sarah, SLT/PBSP

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