Have you considered AAC? Confused by what you have heard? Everyone has a right to communicate. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a powerful tool providing individuals a method to communicate. Communication is an important part of making connections with the outside world and with a variety of people. Access to AAC opens a world of communication and helps us develop relationships, get our point across, share our thoughts and ideas, and so much more. Participants will explore what AAC is, who can benefit, and bust myths about AAC use.

Join us for a five-part series as we unravel the mystery of AAC together. Begin the journey with Part 1: The Right to Communicate.  Follow with Part 2: Tools to Guide Your Exploration, Part 3: Matching the System to Needs, Part 4: Trails Data Decisions, Oh My! and Part 5: Wrapping Things Up with Funding.

Learner Outcomes

1. Define what AAC, language, and communication.
2. Identify myths and beliefs of AAC.
3. List communicative competencies related to AAC.

Agenda

5 minutes - Introduction

10 minutes - What is AAC? Language? Communication?

15 minutes - Myths and Beliefs

15 minutes - Communicative Competencies

15 minutes - Next Steps & Questions

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Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
• All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

If this is an online training:

• Please check that your Zoom software is up to date prior to the course start time.
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Session Dates:

• In-Person with Meghan Kunz in Duluth, MN
  November 8, 2024 : 8:00 am - 9:00 am CDT