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What is a Tangible Symbol System?

June 7, 2021 NWACS
What is a Tangible Symbol System?

What is a Tangible Symbol System?

Have you heard of tangible symbol systems? NWACS blogger Marci shares information about using tangible symbols.

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In AAC Systems Tags access, symbols
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Get to Know: Makers Making Change

May 31, 2021 NWACS
Get to Know: Makers Making Change

Get to Know: Makers Making Change

Get to Know: Makers Making Change (guest post)

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In AAC Systems Tags tool, vendor
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Keyguards: Improve Activation Accuracy

May 28, 2021 NWACS
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For AAC users with motor difficulties struggling to interact with a touch screen, consider implementing a keyguard. Keyguards can improve activation accuracy.

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In AAC Systems, AAC Education Tags accessory, access
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Get to Know: CoughDrop

May 19, 2021 NWACS
Get to Know: CoughDrop

Get to Know: CoughDrop

Get to Know: CoughDrop (guest post)

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In AAC Systems Tags app, tool, vendor
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New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit

March 26, 2021 NWACS
New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit (from Enabling Devices)

New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit (from Enabling Devices)

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit from Enabling Devices

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In AAC Assessment, AAC Systems, New Discoveries Tags resource, device trials
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New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit and Loan Library

March 20, 2021 NWACS
New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit & Loan Library

New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit & Loan Library

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit and Loan Library

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In AAC Assessment, AAC Systems, New Discoveries Tags resource, device trials
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Diversity in AAC: No More Waiting

March 7, 2021 NWACS
Diversity in AAC: No More Waiting

Diversity in AAC: No More Waiting

NWACS Board Member Margaret shares her thoughts on the new strides some Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) companies are making in regard to improving diverse representation - and challenges us to look at how much more work is still needed.

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In AAC Systems Tags advocacy
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