NWACS Outreach Committee


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The aim of NWACS’ Outreach Committee is to reach the broader AAC community.

Our goal is to provide:

Information

Support

Resources

We desire to support people in our AAC community and their endeavors to support all things AAC. We are committed to providing supports identified by the community. We are here to serve you and welcome any suggestions you have to make learning about and using AAC easier.

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We are recruiting for a new NWACS Outreach Coordinator!

Learn more on the NWACS Board page.

Email your questions and/or suggestions, or if you would like to learn more about becoming the NWACS Outreach Coordinator: info@nwacs.info


Outreach Events:

The views expressed during these events are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of NWACS. No endorsement by NWACS is implied regarding any information, device, manufacturer, resource, or strategy mentioned.

Visit the NWACS Events page for information about upcoming events, including our monthly meetups.

Join us for an upcoming event!

Stay tuned for future NWACS Outreach events!


Resources to Explore:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC, is a complex topic. It can be overwhelming to learn about, get, and implement AAC for a person with complex communication needs (CCN). NWACS supports all supporters in understanding and raising awareness of AAC.

If you are just starting to learn about AAC, we suggest that you start by exploring topics in these categories on our website:

Don’t stop there! You will find helpful information throughout the NWACS website – keep exploring!

AAC Information Nights for Caregivers

In the past, the NWACS Outreach Committee hosted virtual AAC Information Nights for Caregivers.

You can watch recordings of the past NWACS Information Nights for Caregivers.

Facebook Group for Caregivers

Get connected with families and caregivers. Join the Family AAC (hosted by NWACS) group on Facebook.

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