NWACS Outreach Committee
The goal 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.
Cass Griffin Bennett
Cass is the NWACS Outreach Coordinator.
Email your questions and/or suggestions to her attention at: info@nwacs.info
Volunteers for the Outreach Committee are always welcome. If interested in joining the Outreach Committee, contact Cass (info@nwacs.info) to volunteer. We’d love to have you!
Cass is also available to speak to teams, groups, and organizations about her family’s experience with early access to AAC! If you would like to learn more, contact Cass at info@nwacs.info.
Upcoming 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 device, manufacturer, resource, or strategy mentioned.
Join us for our next Study Buddies Meeting!
(meets on the 3rd Monday each month)
NWACS Study Buddies Meeting on Monday, January 20, 2025
WHAT: A virtual study group to explore resources on the NWACS website. Participation is self-paced. What to study is self-selected from the NWACS website.
Do you want to learn more about AAC?
Do you benefit from and enjoy having a community of ‘study buddies’ to help you in your pursuit of increasing your understanding?
Come to NWACS Study Buddies meetings!
This space is for anyone interested in deepening their AAC knowledge, from beginners to advanced. SLPs, grad students, parents/guardians, family members and other caregivers, educators, paraeducators, OTs, disability support professionals, and more. No level of previous AAC knowledge is required, though it is welcome!
WHEN: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6 pm Pacific Time
WHERE: on Zoom (link will be posted here closer to the event; no registration needed)
Join us for our next AAC+GLP Meetup!
(NEW day and time)
AAC+GLP Caregiver Meetup on Monday, January 27, 2025
WHAT: A virtual meetup for caregivers of AAC users who are gestalt language processors.
Do you have a gestalt language processing (GLP) kid who uses augmentative-alternative communication (AAC)?
Do you want to connect with other parents on similar (yet diverse) journeys?
Then this meetup is for you!
This is a space where we can connect and share stories, successes, and challenges. This group is meant to connect parents in the community and to celebrate our GLPs.
While the family perspective is centered, others with an interest are welcome in the spirit of collaboration and shared learning.
WHEN: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11 am Pacific Time
WHERE: on Zoom (the link will be posted here closer to the event; no registration needed)
Resources to Explore:
AAC Information for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Your AAC questions answered! 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 stakeholders in understanding and raising awareness of AAC.
Explore the topics on our For Parents, For Educators, or For Providers pages.
AAC Information Nights for Caregivers
In the past, the NWACS Outreach Committee hosted virtual AAC Information Nights for Caregivers. We are exploring a new approach to provide information to and empower caregivers. We will share more information as this develops.
You can watch recordings of the past NWACS Information Nights for Caregivers.
Facebook Group for Caregivers
Get connected with families and caregivers by joining the Family AAC (hosted by NWACS) group on Facebook.
