This is a list of sources offering live and/or on-demand webinars to expand your learning about augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) or assistive technology (AT). Have a favorite place that offers webinars that we missed? Leave a comment to share!
This is not an exhaustive list. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement or recommendation. This information was current at the time it was posted. If you spot a needed update, please send us an email at info@nwacs.info. Thank you for helping us keep this information up-to-date and useful!
Live and On-Demand Webinars
AAC in the Cloud from Open AAC
Past conference sessions are available on-demand.
AAC Learning Center from RERC on AAC
A variety of on-demand learning opportunities, including the AAC Learning Center Moodle.
AAC Learning Journey from PRC-Saltillo
Use the categories and filters to find a variety of learning opportunities, both live and on-demand.
ableU from AbleNet
Live and on-demand learning opportunities on a variety of topics.
Ace Centre Learning from Ace Centre
A wide range of learning opportunities, both live and on-demand. The Ace Centre is located in the United Kingdom. Be sure to factor in the time change for live trainings if you live in a different time zone!
Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC)
Resources to Support the Complex Communication Needs (CCN) Population is a series of webinar recordings available on-demand.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA offers multiple learning opportunities.
Videos on a variety of topics are available on their YouTube channel.
Assistive Technology Internet Modules
Modules on a variety of topics are available. Create a free account to get started.
While ATIA is known for it’s annual conference, they also offer webinars throughout the year. Browse live and on-demand options.
CALL Scotland offers a variety of learning opportunties, both live and on-demand. CALL Scotland is located in the United Kingdom. Be sure to factor in the time change for live trainings if you live in a different time zone!
Many of the Closing The Gap webinars are for members only. But they offer company-affiliated webinars free of charge to the public.
Dynamic Learning Maps Professional Development
On-demand learning modules are available on a variety of topics.
Live and on-demand learning opportunities on a variety of topics.
ISAAC hosts webinars each year. Registration for live webinars is open to everyone. Most archived recordings are for members only.
A variety of live and on-demand learning opportunities. Past webinars are also available.
Minspeak Academy (presented through the AAC Learning Journey platform)
A variety of learning opportunities including webinars.
The PACER Center hosts a variety of live stream learning events. Previously recorded trainings can be found on their YouTube channel.
English Language Arts Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities is a collection of on-demand videos developed in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Education. Videos target literacy, language, and communication (including AAC).
Perkins Webinars from Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins offers recorded webinars on a variety of topics including assistive technology and communication.
POWER:AAC from PaTTAN
A series of recorded learning modules.
Project Core Professional Development
On-demand learning modules are available on a variety of topics.
A variety of on-demand learning opportunities.
SENict Professional Development Centre
The SENict PD Centre is a subscription service offering a variety of learning opportunities. The individual subscription fee is currently £23 (~US$31) for 12 months. SENict is located in the United Kingdom. Be sure to factor in the time change for live trainings if you live in a different time zone!
Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
The SETC hosts a variety of live webinars. Check out their YouTube channel for recording learning opportunities.
Smartbox Academy from Smartbox
A variety of learning opportunities.
STAR Video Library from Communication Technology Education Center
Create a free account to access the on-demand video training series for supporting people with complex communication needs.
Tar Heel Shared Reader Professional Development
On-demand learning modules related to literacy, language, and communication.
The AAC Academy from AACessible
A variety of live and on-demand learning opportunities.
On-demand recordings of their webinar series on Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
A variety of live and on-demand learning opportunities.
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at OHSU
A variety of live and on-demand learning opportunities.
USSAAC frequently offers webinars with the support of ISAAC. Recordings of past webinars are available on the ISAAC website.
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