Free, online event by CLICK. SPEAK. CONNECT
Connect With Me Conference is full of presenters who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) sharing various topics.
About this event
Presenters Lineup:
Monday, October 24, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Jodie McElwain Rodrigues
A short presentation about strategies for parenting using AAC as a mother with multiple disabilities. Will include how to address behavior, introduction to friends and information about how to advocate for yourself to meet the needs of your child with medical and education professionals. There will be time for questions at the end.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Courtney Johnson
People don’t always think of AAC users as having deep friendships or romantic relationships. Of course, we know this isn’t true! This presentation discusses how AAC can be a benefit instead of a barrier when it comes to making friends, socializing, and maintaining relationships with loved ones.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Lydia Dawley
This session will be presented by Lydia Dawley, an AAC user and the CEO of Click. Speak. Connect. where she works with children with Complex Communication Needs. The session will explore the importance of collaboration with clients to choose what to do in therapy sessions which will teach them the independence and autonomy skills that they can be independent with daily activities. Also this session will examine how important to have another AAC User working with the Speech-Language Pathologist and the client which leads the speech therapist gaining a new perspective, and the client wanting to engage with another AAC user.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Kristy Lipe
My presentation is going to be focused on how Assistive technology has improved through time! I want to highlight the three different communication devices I've had over the past twenty-seven years! Which are going to be the DeltaTalker , the Eco 14 and the Accent 1400.
Friday, October 28, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Ali Wood
The presentation is about my personal journey with AAC, and the variety of AAC equipment that is available for other users.
