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Gail Van Tatenhove - In Vancouver Gail Van Tatenhove returned to British Columbia this winter to present "Selecting an Appropriate Communication Device" for people with an interest in augmentative communication and technology. Aroga Technologies and SET-BC hosted this session in Vancouver, with videoconference links to remote sites in Nanaimo and Vernon. |
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Gail described the basic considerations necessary for assessing AAC users, focusing primarily on Minspeak applications. The highlight of the day was the demonstration of her approach to assessment in a hands-on session with two BC students. |
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Vancouver Island AAC User Group Formed
On January 11th, 2002, seven individuals who use specialized computers to talk, gathered together in Nanaimo, BC. Four middle school and high school students and three young adults from Vancouver Island participated in the event. Gail VanTatenhove, a Communication Consultant from Florida, was on hand to lead the day and share her experiences with running an AAC User Group. |
| The attendees were able to express their opinions as to if and how the group should function, and the members from the "MaxSpeakers" in Florida were able to give their advice via videotape. |
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Cool Communicators
The Island group has decided to meet regularly and will focus on discussing advocacy issues, organizing social activites, and participating in opportunities as they arise. They call their group "The Cool Communicators." Cooperation from staff in the Comox Valley, Nanimo-Ladysmith and Saanich School Districts, Aroga, Partners In Communication and SET-BC have made this event and continued process possible. Teamwork at it's best! |