Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (NWACS) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the communication effectiveness of persons who can benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

VISION STATEMENT

It is the intent of NWACS to:

Assist individuals with AAC needs in the pursuit of communication;
Promote public awareness of communication disability and AAC options;
Provide inservice and other transdisciplinary educational opportunities;
Promote and represent the goals of the United States Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC).

NWACS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run completely on volunteer power! Your donation helps in so many meaningful ways, including to cover the cost of maintaining this website, supporting our growing annual conference, and providing conference scholarships to promote AAC education. Our volunteers and AAC community thank you for your ongoing support!