Links

Click to read the 8/31/01 Pioneer Press article AAC: a voice for the voiceless.

Click to read the text from the 8/24/03 ABC 7 News segment on Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Educational Workshops Online
http://www.eduworkshops.com

Introduction to Alternative and Augmentative Communication is taught online by Dr. Senner.

Infinitec (Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology)
http://www.infinitec.org

ABC's of AAC- This presentation featuring Dr. Senner can be viewed for free online or the can be purchased through Infinitec. Communication is the transmission of information from one individual to another. But how do children communicate when speech doesn't meet their needs? ABC's of AAC provides an introduction to augmentative and alternative communication for families and professionals. Basic terminology is defined, the impact of AAC on speech and language development is discussed, and samples of AAC users are provided.

Illinois Network for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
http://www.inaac.org

INAAC's purposes are: 1) To promote public awareness of communication disability and AAC options; 2) To disseminate information regarding augmentative and alternative communication; 3) To support existing state and regional AAC groups, activities, and conferences; 4) To develop alliances and cooperate with organizations within the State of Illinois that serve the interests of persons with AAC needs; 5) To provide continuing education opportunities for professionals, families and individuals interested in AAC.

PACT
Promoting Augmentative Communication Together (PACT) is a community listserv for individuals who support people with special communication needs and who use augmentative communication. This listserv extends to AAC users, their families, and others involved in their lives. It was previously known as DynamicDuos.

AACsmalltalk . . .
something new and very cool
a place for kids who use AAC


"Hi. My name is Josh. I will be 13 in November. I use my DynaMyte to help me talk. I want to meet more kids like me."

So began AACsmalltalk, a safe* and fun listserv for kids who use AAC and their friends. A listserv is a group of kids who have something in common. When you send an email to the listserv, your message goes to all of us but you just write the letter once. You only need a computer and an email address. We're going to "small talk" about fun stuff and some important stuff, too. If you want to join AACsmalltalk, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aacsmalltalk

*Parent/Teacher: AACsmalltalk is a moderated listserv. For more information visit our website address listed above. To review "Safe Surfing", you can visit: http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/surfing/index.html

Don't forget to visit the Technology and Language Center Downloads page for your copy of Small Talk Tips (an adapted kid-friendly guide to e-mail).