WHAT: The NWACS Outreach Committee is hosting a virtual study group. We are exploring resources on the NWACS website. Participation is self-paced and what to study self-selected from the NWACS website.

Do you want to learn more about AAC?

Do you benefit from and enjoy the community of ‘study buddies’ to help you in your pursuit of increasing your understanding?

Come to NWACS Study Buddies meet-ups!

WHEN: Monday, February 19, 2024 at 6 pm Pacific / 9 pm Eastern

WHERE: virtual

WHY: From NWACS Outreach Coordinator Cass Griffin Bennett:

“I have been quasi-joking that I want to “Book Club” the NWACS website since before I joined the Board. There’s just so much excellent information, for all kinds of AAC stakeholders. And even though I’m a board member, there’s a ton I haven’t read.

Rather than top-downing what folks have to read, the idea here is that everyone will pick their own individual “to read/watch” selection for the next month — whether it’s a blog post, a video, an article, or even a book — based on their own needs and priorities.

We each share what we plan to ‘study’ over the next month with each other. If others want to join in on what someone else picks, they can, but no pressure. When we meet the following month we’ll chat about things that came up for us, share, and then start the process over again, with the boost and encouragement of community.

Everyone is starting at different places and has different priorities, so participation will be self-paced and what to study self-selected. Participants will pick what appeals to their particular areas of interest and needs.

Whether you’re a parent just starting out like I was two years ago or an SLP who has been at it a decade+, there’s always more to learn when it comes to AAC. I hope you’ll join us!”

The Outreach Committee is tentatively aiming to host virtual Study Buddies meetings on the third Monday of the month.