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Parents at Closing the Gap

Look for the AAC Family Out and About events at the Closing The Gap Conference in October. A Friday night party, Saturday parent meet and greet and childrens' activities and a scavenger hunt in the exhibit hall are all part of the fun! Parents, consider submitting a proposal to present at the conference. Proposals are due May 1st. Please e-mail Robin Hurd: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a spot for your family For more information on the Closing the Gap conference, visit www.closingthegap.com.

RESNA 2008 Conference - Campaigning for Assistive Technology: Defining Policy, Promoting Research, Strengthening Practice

AAC User Panel Discusses System Selection, Training, and Daily Use
June 28, 2008
Jennifer Lowe, B.A., Exec Dir, SHOUT;
David Chapple, B.S., Board of Trustees, AAC Institute; and
Kevin Williams, B.S., Software Developer
Engineers, special educators, and speech clinicians still dominate system development among communication aid manufacturers. This panel, composed of five augmented communicators, will discuss technology design, system selection, training, and daily use of speech generating devices.

ISAAC Members: Apply to be recognized!

The deadline for submitting applications for ISAAC awards is fast approaching. We encourage you to visit the ISAAC website at www.isaac-online.org to apply. Below is a list of awards and their deadline dates.

The Echovoice / ISAAC Award

Deadline extended to: April 15, 2008
This award recognizes the contribution of front line workers in the field of augmentative communication and encourages one or more front line workers to learn more about augmentative communication and attend the ISAAC Biennial Conference.

The Sherri Johnson / ISAAC Conference Consumer Travel Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2008
Sherri Johnson, a long time member of ISAAC, dedicated many years of her life to advancing the communication and quality of life of people who rely on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This travel scholarship celebrates her life and dedication to AAC.

The Shirley Mcnaughton Exemplary Communication Award

Deadline extended to: May 30, 2008
Presented to an ISAAC member in recognition of her/his sensitive, caring and insightful teaching of persons who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. This award provides an internship opportunity for training in Blissymbolics at the Blissymbolics Learning Center in Bala, Ontario, Canada.

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