In the ever-changing, wide-ranging, often overwhelming, and profoundly individualized realm of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT), all stakeholders need a wealth of knowledge and a toolbox filled with resources. New Discoveries is a series highlighting resources (some new/new to you, some you may have forgotten about) that might be of interest and use. We encourage you to explore and judge for yourself which to add to your toolbox.

Resource to Explore: AAC Agreements Clearinghouse

What is the AAC Agreements Clearinghouse?

“AAC Agreements are "better" practices that are crowd sourced from stakeholders invested in improving consideration, selection, and implementation of AAC. Stakeholders include (but are not limited to) practitioners, academics, designers, parents, families, and users of AAC. These agreements are supported by research whenever possible. The AAC Agreements are organic and will expand and adapt as we learn more as a field.”

Why should I consider checking it out?

• access a list of specific universal principles and practices of AAC consideration and intervention agreed upon by stakeholders

• view references for research supporting specific AAC Agreements (when available)

• get involved: contribute research, propose new agreements, share your experience

Where can I learn more?

To learn more about, as well as to view the index of AAC Agreements, visit The AAC Agreements Clearinghouse. Be sure to check out the ‘Additional Resources’ tab to learn more about how the AAC Agreements got started.

Talking With Tech AAC Podcast also has an episode discussing the AAC Agreements.