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  • Strategies to improve the knowledge and skills of Japanese special needs school teachers in teaching and supporting AAC

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 39 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the state of special needs education in Japan 2. Discuss the transfer of AAC knowledge and skills to less experienced teachers 3. Develop strategies for adapting AAC to students with physical disabilities.

    Speakers:

    Teruyoshi Orita

  • Development and evaluation of a non-electronic Sepedi graphic symbol-based AAC system for use with preliterate children

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 110 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. describe HCD principles and the HCD process; 2. discuss how the HCD process and HCD principles can be applied to the design of a GS-based AAC system; 3. identify the benefits of the HCD process […]

    Speakers:

    Rahab Mothapo

  • Effective elements in the communicative treatment of children with complex communication needs

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 25 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Define the effective elements in the communicative treatment of children with CCN, including AAC-strategies. 2. Describe the process of translating research results into a practically applicable product for parents and professionals. 3. Discuss issues regarding […]

    Speakers:

    Emma Vaillant

  • Development of the communication–related quality of life tool for aided AAC communicators – “COMMQUAL”.

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 29 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the process of co-developing an accessible CrQoL assessment tool (COMMQUAL) for adults with acquired communication disorders who use AAC. 2. Discuss the importance of participatory research involving aided communicators and clinicians in tool development. […]

    Speakers:

    Stavroulla Grigoriou

  • Talking Scrubs: Could AAC on scrubs save lives?

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 38 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe a novel translation of AAC into health settings and how the co-design of people with communication disability, health professionals, AAC experts/speech pathologists and disability health researchers have worked together to ensure best practice translation. […]

    Speakers:

    Betty-Jean Dee-PriceMax PriceMeredith Allan

  • Bridging the AAC Implementation Gap for Children in Asia: A Review of Barriers and Breakthroughs

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 105 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify key facilitators and barriers that impact the successful implementation and adoption of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services for children with diverse developmental conditions across various Asian contexts. 2. Summarize actionable recommendations for improving […]

    Speakers:

    Kamal Sharma

  • Resources and Implementation Ideas to Strengthen Support for Beginning AAC Users

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 61 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Explain each type of Stepping into AAC resource and how to access those 2. Describe how to utilize the multimedia materials with families of beginning AAC users 3. Discuss ways to utilize the materials to […]

    Speakers:

    Carole Zangari

  • Defining AAC

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 82 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Describe how AAC is currently defined and conceptualized 2. Discuss the need for a unified, universal definition of AAC 3. Discuss how to move forward with definition of AAC

    Speakers:

    Eliada PampoulouGabriela RangelJørn ØstvikKathy Look HoweryKirsi NeuvonenKristine StadskleivRaz TenenbaumStijn R. J. M. DeckersYoosun Chung

  • “ComuniCAAdos: comunidad virtual de usuarios de comunicación aumentativa y alternativa en español”

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 26 Objectives: 1. “Como resultado de esta actividad, el participante podrá: 2. Conocer un modelo de grupo virtual, donde se promueve la construcción de comunidad, identidad y apoyo entre usuarios de CAA. 3. Identificar estrategias para facilitar encuentros accesibles, motivadores y significativos entre […]

    Speakers:

    Iván DavidovichRobinson Diaz

  • Innovative customized solutions for communication needs in India

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 104 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss Designs and Ideas for AAC Innovation in low-resource settings. 2. Discuss Community-led resource development for group use. 3. Explain the importance of training professionals and family members to implement and use AAC. 4. List […]

    Speakers:

    Venkat Raman Prusty

  • Tomi Bartzenko – My Personal Journey to Independence

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 121 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the rights and abilities of people with disabilities to live independently. 2. Describe how AAC can make it possible to live a full life and experience autonomy that is meaningful, empowering and fulfilling.

    Speakers:

    Tomi Bartzenko

  • Let’s look before we leap: a thoughtful approach to AI and AAC

    Online (Zoom)

    View a global list of converted local start times   Session ID: 35 Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1. Identify different types of ‘AI’ as applicable to AAC. 2. Compare the risks and benefits of different types of ‘AI’ in general. 3. Identify general risks and benefits of ‘AI’ to AAC-specific examples.

    Speakers:

    Alyssa Hillary ZiskDavid Niemeijer