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AAC Devices Going From School To Home

May 20, 2022 NWACS
AAC Devices Going From School to Home

NWACS contributor Marci shares information to consider when the IEP team is discussing if a school-owned AAC system should be allowed to go home with a student.

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In AAC Implementation, AAC Best Practices Tags advocacy, school, family, AAC families
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AAC Funding with Marci Revelli

May 3, 2022 NWACS
AAC Funding with Marci Revelli, MS, CCC-SLP

Recording of the 4/28/22 Evening Seminar with Marci Revelli, MS, CCC-SLP on funding for speech generating devices.

[video time: 1 hour]

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In AAC Systems, AAC Best Practices Tags funding, webinar
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In Memory of David R. Beukelman

May 2, 2022 NWACS
In Memory of David, R. Beukelman

NWACS Contributor Kathy remembers AAC pioneer, and founding member of NWACS, David Beukelman.

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Let’s Talk AAC: More About The Right to Make Comments and Share Opinions

April 25, 2022 NWACS
Let's Talk AAC: More About The Right To Comment and Share Opinions

Welcome back to Let’s Talk AAC - a series of questions and topics for discussion.

In this post, we dig a little deeper into the right to make comments and share opinions (communication right #6).

[reading time: 3 minutes]

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags advocacy, resource, basics, awareness, AAC Rights
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Let’s Talk AAC: The Right to Make Comments and Share Opinions (Communication Right #6)

April 16, 2022 NWACS

Welcome back to Let’s Talk AAC - a series of questions and topics for discussion.

In this post, NWACS contributor Penny talks about the right to make comments and share opinions (communication right #6).

[reading time: 2 minutes]

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags advocacy, resource, basics, awareness, AAC Rights
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What is DIR Floortime - Part 1: Strategies to Support Engagement

April 6, 2022 NWACS
What is DIRFloortime (part 1): Strategies to Support Engagement

NWACS contributor Marci shares about the DIRFloortime® approach and how it can help foster engagement with your child.

[reading time: 3 minutes]

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In AAC Implementation Tags approach, strategy, family, AAC families
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Let’s Talk AAC: The Right to Make Choices (Communication Right #5)

March 29, 2022 NWACS
Let's Talk AAC: The Right To Make Choices

Welcome back to Let’s Talk AAC - a series of questions and topics for discussion.

In this post, we talk about the right to make choices (communication right #5).

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags advocacy, resource, basics, awareness, AAC Rights
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Book Review: Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year

March 27, 2022 NWACS

Book Review: Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year by Christopher Bugaj, Karen Jankowski, Mike Marotta, and Beth Poss

NWACS Board Member Kelly shares her thoughts about the book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year by Christopher Bugaj, Karen Jankowski, Mike Marotta, and Beth Poss (2021)

[reading time: 2 minutes]

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In Assistive Techonology Tags book, resource, school
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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.

[reading time: 3 minutes]

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In AAC Systems, AAC Spotlight Tags interview, vendor
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Let’s Talk AAC: The Right to Preferences and Feelings (Communication Right #4)

March 7, 2022 NWACS
Let's Talk AAC The Right To Preferences and Feelings (Communication Right #4)

Welcome back to Let’s Talk AAC - a series of questions and topics for discussion.

In this post, we talk about the right to personal preferences and feelings (communication right #4).

[reading time: 2 minutes]

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags advocacy, resource, basics, awareness, AAC Rights
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