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It’s not just translation: Adapting AAC Language Systems for International Use
October 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
Session ID: 1049
Objectives:
1. Critically evaluate the impact of English-centric biases in AAC systems on the communication effectiveness of non-English-speaking users.
2. Identify the barriers and challenges in developing AAC systems for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
3. Analyze the role of syntax, semantics, and regional dialects in the development of culturally and linguistically appropriate AAC systems.
Moderator: Signhild Skogdal