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Ways to Celebrate and Embed AAC in Classrooms!

August 17, 2022 NWACS
Ways to Celebrate and Embed AAC in Classrooms!

NWACS contributor Jacquie, a special education teacher, shares 11 types of actions you can take to celebrate and embed AAC in your classrooms!

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In AAC Implementation Tags school, community involvement, resource, collaboration, advocacy
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20th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - Apply Now!

February 1, 2020 NWACS
2020 Youth Leadership Forum

2020 Youth Leadership Forum

The 20th Annual Youth Leadership Forum (for high school students with disabilities) - applications due March 1, 2020

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Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

January 26, 2020 NWACS
Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

Washington State Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib announced the launch of a new outdoor leadership program for young people with disabilities, Boundless Washington, earlier this month. Applications close February 3rd, 2020!

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19th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - Apply Now!

March 22, 2019 NWACS
2019 Youth Leadership Forum

2019 Youth Leadership Forum

The 19th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - applications due May 30, 2019

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18th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - Apply Now!

May 19, 2018 NWACS
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The 18th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - applications due June 1, 2018

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Recommend a Student with a Disability for the DO-IT Scholars Program

January 29, 2018 NWACS
Recommend a Student with a Disability for the DO-IT Scholars Program

Recommend a Student with a Disability for the DO-IT Scholars Program

DO-IT Scholars: Preparing high school students with disabilities for college, careers, and leadership.  Accepting applications for the upcoming summer.

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Help Promote AAC Awareness: Get Involved with NWACS!

October 30, 2017 NWACS
Help Promote AAC Awareness: Get Involved with NWACS!

Help Promote AAC Awareness: Get Involved with NWACS!

We are looking for...YOU! Here are a few ways you can get more involved with NWACS and help us move forward with our mission.

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Communication is About Connection

August 18, 2017 NWACS
Communication is About Connection

Communication is About Connection

Rachel Nemhauser, Parent to Parent Coordinator and AAC parent, shares about the journey to starting Smooth Talkers AAC User & Family meet-ups.

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In AAC Implementation Tags community involvement, AAC families, family
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17th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - Apply Now!

April 3, 2017 NWACS

The 17th Annual Youth Leadership Forum - applications due June 12, 2017

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