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SUMMARY:Bilingual (English/Spanish) AAC Vocabulary Solutions from PRC-Saltillo
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1050 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Show the location of five bilingual (English/Spanish) vocabulary files available on PRC-Saltillo devices. \n2. Describe the layout and structures of our bilingual (English/Spanish) vocabularies and how they may best meet the needs for individuals who need robust Spanish language/communication AAC. \n3. Define 3 key features within our bilingual (English/Spanish) vocabularies that can be used as a teaching tool or support for therapists and families. \n  \nModerator: Michelle Phillippy
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/bilingual-english-spanish-aac-vocbulary-solutions-from-prc-saltillo/
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T110000
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SUMMARY:Perceived Barriers and Predictors for AAC Service Provision Among Speech-Language Pathologists
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1035 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe the barriers to AAC service delivery reported by speech-langauge pathologists. \n2. Compare the perceived barriers and predictors for implementation of AAC in clinical practice. \n3. Identify solutions for remediating barriers to AAC service provision. \n  \nModerator: Signhild Skogdal
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/perceived-barriers-and-predictors-for-aac-service-provision-among-speech-language-pathologists/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T110000
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UID:1321-1730196000-1730199600@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:From Participation to Communication: Bodily-Tactile Early Intervention for Children with Visual Impairment and Additional Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1025 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Explain why early social play routines are useful for developing participation in children. \n2. Identify the challenges that children with VIAD and their parents face in early interactions. \n3. Describe how the bodily-tactile modality can be used to enhance the participation and communication of children with VIAD at the preverbal stage of language development. \n4. Explain the results of the bodily-tactile early intervention. \n  \nModerator: Kim Mears
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/from-participation-to-communication-bodily-tactile-early-intervention-for-children-with-visual-impairment-and-additional-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240721T192417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T175544Z
UID:1995-1730192400-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:It’s not just translation:  Adapting AAC Language Systems for International Use
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1049 \n  \nObjectives: \n  \n1. Critically evaluate the impact of English-centric biases in AAC systems on the communication effectiveness of non-English-speaking users. \n 2. Identify the barriers and challenges in developing AAC systems for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. \n 3. Analyze the role of syntax\, semantics\, and regional dialects in the development of culturally and linguistically appropriate AAC systems. \n  \nModerator: Signhild Skogdal \n 
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/its-not-just-translation-adapting-aac-language-systems-for-international-use/
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240716T190628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T175452Z
UID:1842-1730192400-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Matriz de Comunicación e Hitos para la comunicación: Herramientas para evaluar competencias comunicaTIVAS\, Communication Matrix and Milestones for Communication: Tools for assessing communication competences
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1045 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Compare the use of objective tools in the communication process to visual examination and monitoring without recording systems. \n2. Describe how the use of detailed tools enables the formulation of more concrete work objectives and the continuous assessment of communicative competencies. \n3. Describe how the combination of two assessment tools provides a more comprehensive view of the user’s abilities. \n4. Define one limitation to the design of these tools. \n  \nModerator: Gabriela Berlanga
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/communication-matrix-and-milestones-for-communication-tools-for-assessing-communication-competences-matriz-de-comunicacion-e-hitos-para-la-comunicacion-herramientas-para-evaluar-competencias-comun/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T174332Z
UID:1326-1730192400-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Reading and spelling instruction in Dutch non-verbal children with disabilities: the LOeS procedure
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1008 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe the LOeS procedure and its implementation. \n2. Explain the importance of including children with AAC within the classroom so they get the same opportunities and learning possibilities as their speaking peers. \n  \nModerator: Kathy Look Howery
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/reading-and-spelling-instruction-in-dutch-non-verbal-children-with-disabilities-the-loes-procedure/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
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UID:1328-1730192400-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Designing Accessible & Inclusive Online Meetings for Persons with Complex Communication Access Needs - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Important note: This session has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond ISAAC’s control.\n  \nSession ID: 1009 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe the significance of communication accessibility for individuals with complex communication needs (CCAN) in online meetings. \n2. Identify key challenges faced by individuals with CCAN in participating effectively in online meeting environments. \n3. Define practical strategies and tools to design and facilitate inclusive online meetings that accommodate diverse communication needs. \n4. Apply acquired knowledge to advocate for and implement inclusive practices in online meetings to promote accessibility and inclusion for individuals with CCAN.
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/designing-accessible-inclusive-online-meetings-for-persons-with-complex-communication-access-needs/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
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UID:1322-1730192400-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:My fight to get speech back after a stroke
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1020 \n  \nObjectives: \nDescribe speech rehabilitation from a personal perspective. \n  \nModerator: Shannon Paige
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/my-fight-to-get-speech-back-after-a-stroke/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240612T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T174222Z
UID:1348-1730188800-1730196000@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:AAC Technologies and Interventions to Support Literacy Learning
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1030 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe the importance of literacy skills for people who need AAC. \n2. Describe the components of effective instruction to support literacy learning for individuals who need AAC. \n3. Describe technologies to support the acquisition of literacy skills and the transition from picture symbols to literacy. \n  \nModerator: Sarah Yong
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/aac-technologies-and-interventions-to-support-literacy-learning/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240721T191522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T173941Z
UID:1991-1730188800-1730192400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:French Vocabulary Options from PRC-Saltillo
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1048 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. List three French vocabulary options from PRC-Saltillo. \n2. Describe key elements of available French vocabularies. \n3. Identify additional online resources for French vocabularies. \n  \nModerator: Michelle Phillippy
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/french-vocabulary-options-from-prc-saltillo/
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
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UID:1335-1730188800-1730192400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:ComBo-training staff of adults in need of AAC-views of participants\, managers\, and users
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1038 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Describe AKKtiv – a comprehensive partner training program. \n2. Explain the results of evaluation of ComBo and the views of participants\, their managers. \n3. Analyze evidence with regard to partner based interventions provided to adults. \n4. Explain how to involve AAC users through the use of Talking Mats. \n  \nModerator: Shannon Paige
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/combo-training-staff-of-adults-in-need-of-aac-views-of-participants-managers-and-users/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240612T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T173233Z
UID:1329-1730188800-1730192400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Exemplary AAC SLPs Supporting Children who use AAC in Meaningful Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1026 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Define how and why the term exemplary AAC SLP is used in the current investigation. \n2. Identify one or more communicative support strategies used by exemplary AAC SLPs and the ways these strategies support meaningful social interaction. \n3. Describe components of the theory of attuning and how these components contribute to high quality interactions. \n  \nModerator: Anna Erba
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/exemplary-aac-slps-supporting-children-who-use-aac-in-meaningful-interactions/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
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UID:1320-1730188800-1730192400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Diversity in children with CCN
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1006 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Define culturally sensitive parenting. \n2. Define crucial elements of a culturally sensitive guideline. \n  \nModerator: Kathy Look Howery
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/diversity-in-children-with-ccn/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T172138
CREATED:20240612T231416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T173822Z
UID:1325-1730188800-1730192400@conference.isaac-online.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Learning using digital apps for students with intellectual disability in need of AAC
DESCRIPTION:Session ID: 1007 \n  \nObjectives: \n1. Define how specifically developed digitally based instruction methods can be used as literacy instruction for students with ID. \n2. Describe strategies that are effective for persons with TD as well as persons with ID in need of AAC. \n3. Identify reading interventions that are effective in increasing reading ability for students with ID in need of AAC. \n  \nModerator: Anne Marie Renzoni
URL:https://conference.isaac-online.org/event/literacy-learning-using-digital-apps-for-students-with-intellectual-disability-in-need-of-aac/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
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