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NWACS2018 Fall Conference {Summary}

October 28, 2018 NWACS
NWACS2018 Fall Conference: ‘Creating Core Vocabulary Environments for Students with Complex Motor and Communication Needs’ with Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

NWACS2018 Fall Conference: ‘Creating Core Vocabulary Environments for Students with Complex Motor and Communication Needs’ with Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

A brief summary and resources from NWACS2018

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AAC Awareness Month Poster

October 1, 2018 NWACS
AAC Awareness Month Poster

AAC Awareness Month Poster

AAC Awareness Month poster free download

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AAC Awareness Month 2018

September 30, 2018 NWACS
AAC Awareness Month, October 2018

AAC Awareness Month, October 2018

October is AAC Awareness Month! This year’s theme is ‘Dare to Lead’. How do you support individuals who use AAC toward becoming leaders?

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Book Review: The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team

September 6, 2018 NWACS
Book Review: The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team by Christopher R. Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr (2010)

Book Review: The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team by Christopher R. Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr (2010)

NWACS Contributor Erica shares her thoughts about the book The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team by Christopher R. Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr (2010)

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AAC Spotlight: Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

August 3, 2018 NWACS
AAC Spotlight: Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

AAC Spotlight: Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

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

In the Spotlight:  Gail Van Tatenhove, MS, CCC-SLP

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New Discoveries: Supportive Training with Active Respect

July 7, 2018 NWACS
New Discoveries: STAR: Supportive Training with Active Respect

New Discoveries: STAR: Supportive Training with Active Respect

New Discoveries: AAC Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: Supportive Training with Active Respect (STAR Video Library)

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New Discoveries: AAC in the Cloud

July 7, 2018 NWACS
New Discoveries: AAC in the Cloud

New Discoveries: AAC in the Cloud

New Discoveries: AAC Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: AAC in the Cloud

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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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Communication For All (BHSM 2018)

May 7, 2018 NWACS
Communication For All ~ Better Hearing & Speech Month 2018

Communication For All ~ Better Hearing & Speech Month 2018

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month.

This year's theme is: COMMUNICATION FOR ALL

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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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