An interview with an 8-year-old AAC user and his parent.
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Read moreAsk an AAC User: Interview with an 8-year-old and his Parent
Ask an AAC User: Interview with an 8-year-old and his Parent
Book Review: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
Book Review: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
NWACS board member Kelly shares her thoughts about the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally by Emily Ladau (2021)
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Read moreBook Time
NWACS board member Amy shares about passing her joy of books, reading, and storytelling on to her three autistic children with communication differences.
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Read moreMental Health Barriers and Solutions for AAC Users
We welcome Ashley Mohesky, MS, LPC Associate to the NWACS blog as she discusses mental health and AAC as well as how her journey with literacy has impacted her life.
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Read moreOn Word Choice and Respecting Different Opinions
An AAC user and Casey discuss leaving room for respect when we have differing opinions on the words we use to talk about disability and self-identity.
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Read moreEmergency Communication - Are we prepared?
Are you ready? NWACS Board Member Kathy discusses the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. Especially the need to have emergency communication systems ready for all AAC users.
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Read moreAAC Device Abandonment Part 2: ASHA and CAA’s Role
Join NWACS guest blogger, Jennalyn Burke, as she explores ASHA and CAA’s roles in AAC device abandonment in this two-part blog.
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Read moreAAC Starts With Mindset
NWACS board member, Cassandra, shares helpful mindsets for supporting AAC.
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Read moreAAC and Neurodiversity
The Challenges of Being A Pioneer in AAC
In memory of AAC user and disability rights advocate Sharon Jodock-King. NWACS Vice President Kathy shares about teaming with Sharon in the early days of AAC.
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And guest contributor Robin Sanford, SLP shares her reflections from 10 years as a caregiver for Sharon Jodock-King and her husband Alan King.
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