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A Journey of Passion and Purpose: My Conversation with Kelly Fonner on AAC

September 19, 2024 NWACS

AAC Spotlight: Kelly Fonner, MS

In the Spotlight: Kelly Fonner, MS

Kelly is the speaker for the 2024 NWACS Virtual Fall Conference!

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AAC Spotlight: Esther Klang, AAC User

July 18, 2024 NWACS

AAC Spotlight: Esther Klang

In the Spotlight: Esther Klang, CPACC and AAC User

Esther is an adult augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) user with an acquired communication disability.

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AAC Spotlight: Camille Stewart, MA, CCC-SLP

December 7, 2023 NWACS

Join us in hearing about our newest TobiiDynavox Pediatric Solutions Consultant, Camille Stewart, MA, CCC-SLP.

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AAC Spotlight: Tara Fruechte, M.A., CCC-SLP

March 28, 2023 NWACS

NWACS broad member, Molly Menzie, interviews Tobii Dynavox’s new Solutions Consultant for the Seattle and Greater NW - Tara Fruechte, MA, CCC-SLP.

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AAC Spotlight: Christopher Bugaj, MA, CCC-SLP

September 21, 2022 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Christopher Bugaj, MA, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Christopher Bugaj, MA, CCC-SLP

[reading time: 4 minutes]

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AAC Spotlight: Rachel Madel, MA, CCC-SLP

September 6, 2022 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Rachel Madel, MS, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Rachel Madel, MA, CCC-SLP

[reading time: 8 minutes]

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AAC Spotlight: Sharí Sayán, MS, CCC-SLP

June 26, 2022 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Sharí Sayán, MS, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Sharí Sayán, MS, CCC-SLP

Sharí is the new PRC-Saltillo regional consultant for Washington and Northern Idaho! NWACS contributor Kathy interviewed her to introduce her to our community.

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AAC Spotlight: Alicia Alverson, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP

March 17, 2022 NWACS

AAC Spotlight: Alicia Alverson, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Alicia Alverson, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP

Alicia is the new Smartbox Assistive Technology representative for Washington State! NWACS Contributor Molly interviewed her to introduce her to our community.

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AAC Spotlight: Karen Kangas, OTR/L

September 1, 2021 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Karen Kangas, OTR/L

AAC Spotlight: Karen Kangas, OTR/L

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Karen Kangas, OTR/L

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AAC Spotlight: Margaret Edwards, MA, MEd, CCC-SLP

October 13, 2020 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Margaret Edwards, MA, MEd, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight: Margaret Edwards, MA, MEd, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight is a series of interviews that we hope inspires, connects, and grows our knowledge and community.

In the Spotlight: Margaret Edwards, MA, MEd, CCC-SLP; NWACS Board Member (Outreach Coordinator)

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