NWACS AAC Learning Network

Formerly Evening Seminars

A message from Marci (NWACS AAC Learning Network Coordinator):

NWACS has a really cool history going back to the 1970s. It all started with David Beukelman and others in the Pacific Northwest who wanted to help AAC users. I found out about NWACS when I moved to Seattle in the early 2000s. At that time, NWACS met in person for monthly Evening Seminars. The purpose was to share information and help each other. Most were Speech-Language Pathologists, but also some Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Assistive Technology specialists.

Since then, we have grown and we're doing great! Our group is diverse, including

• AAC Users,

• Friends and Advocates of AAC Users,

• Parents,

• Grandparents,

• OTs,

• PTs,

• SLPs,

• Teachers,

• and more.

We support each other and our community by sharing resources and doing both in-person and online programs. One of our online programs, Evening Seminars, used to be mainly for professionals. In line with our mission, vision, and values, we're changing the name of Evening Seminars to AAC Learning Network.

As we say on our website, "We know that representation matters." We want different perspectives from AAC users, caregivers, and providers to make our work the best it can be. AAC Learning Network will still give out certificates of attendance. We will have monthly topics where we can learn from each other. Listening and sharing with others leads to better understanding and perspective to support our AAC community.

It is going to be an amazing year!

Marci Revelli

Coordinator of AAC Learning Networks

Marci is leading the NWACS AAC Learning Network committee.

Email your questions and/or suggestions to her attention at: info@nwacs.info

Upcoming AAC Learning Network 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 device, manufacturer, resource, or strategy mentioned.

Stay tuned for our 2025 schedule!

SLPs: AAC Learning Network events count toward the Certification Maintenance Hours required to maintain ASHA certification. During the Zoom meeting (live) you will have the opportunity to request a Certificate of Attendance. Read more about how to count NWACS AAC Learning Network hours toward your ASHA professional development requirements HERE.

AAC Learning Network Fund

We are excited to invite AAC users to speak at our AAC Learning Network events. It is important to us that we compensate them for their time and energy. You can help our AAC Learning Network Fund with a small $5 - 10 donation. Thank you!

You may donate through PayPal by clicking the Donate to NWACS button at the bottom of the page, or by mailing a check to 19316 Sprague Drive, Bothell, WA 98012