A brief summary and resources from NWACS2018
Read moreUsing AAC to Support Verbal Communicators
NWACS President Tanna shares rationale for ongoing use of AAC tips and tools to maximize the total communication skills of emerging - or limited - verbal communicators.
Read moreNew Discoveries: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
New Discoveries: AAC Resources to Explore
Highlighted Resource: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
Read moreNew Discoveries: Special Education Technology Center
New Discoveries: AAC Resources to Explore
Highlighted Resource: Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
Read moreUsing AAC: Scanning
What happens when an individual cannot isolate a finger to directly activate buttons to communicate? How will they access their AAC system? NWACS Contributor Margaret discusses types of scanning patterns for accessing AAC.
Read moreAAC Awareness Month Poster
AAC Awareness Month poster free download
Read moreAAC Awareness Month 2018
October is AAC Awareness Month! This year’s theme is ‘Dare to Lead’. How do you support individuals who use AAC toward becoming leaders?
Read moreNew Discoveries: Core First Books & Lessons
Book Review: The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team
NWACS Contributor Erica shares her thoughts about the book The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools: Building or Improving Your District's AT Team by Christopher R. Bugaj and Sally Norton-Darr (2010)
Read moreRedefining Access to Assistive Technology
NWACS Contributor Esther offers some suggestions to consider when working with individuals to obtain AAC systems.
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