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An Overview of Augmentative & Alternative Communication Technologies

“Supporting People who use AAC Strategies: in the Home, School and Community”

Do you have a student or client who cannot communicate effectively using speech? Is it a challenge to support this individual’s participation in the classroom or community? Then this is the workshop for you!

You are invited to this SET-BC/CAYA overview of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology options. We will introduce considerations for assessment, planning, implementation and transition for students and adults with AAC needs. To help you sort through AAC possibilities, we will identify and demonstrate the key features of a range of technologies. You will have a chance to explore different types of AAC devices (single and multiple message, dynamic display, icon sequence, and text-to-speech). All participants will receive a copy of SET-BC/CAYA’s updated resource guide, “Supporting People who use AAC Strategies: in the Home, School and Community”.

Participants will learn:

  • Key elements of the augmentative communication process
  • Considerations for matching AAC technologies to student/client need
  • Inclusive strategies for communication in the classroom, home and community
  • Main features of different types of AAC technologies

Who should attend this workshop?

Team members working with students or adults who use AAC technologies will be interested in this workshop. This may include speech language pathologists, specialist and classroom teachers, classroom assistants, community workers and therapists.

Kamloops
Date: March 4, 2008
Please email Kathy Ryan for further info and to register.
Kelowna
Date: March 6th, 2008
Please email Kathy Ryan for further info and to register.
Penticton
Date: March 10th, 2008
Please email Kathy Ryan for further info and to register.
Vancouver
Date: March 14th , 2008
To register: https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=102436
Prince George
Date: April 4th, 2008
Please email Scott Mckay for further info and to register.
Abbotsford
Date:April 09, 2008
To register: https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=102582
Surrey
Date: April 14, 2008
To register: https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=102580
Victoria
Date: April 18th,2008
To register: https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=102879
Cranbrook
Date: April 25th, 2008
Please email Kathy McCauley for further info and to register.
Parksville
Date : April 28th, 2008
To register: https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=102880
Fort St John
Date: May 5th, 2008
Please email Jim Oliver for further info and to register.
Terrace
Date: May 9th, 2008

To register:https://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=104681