AAC Information for Providers

 

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC, is a complex topic. It can be overwhelming to learn about, get, and support AAC. Our goal is to provide you with resources and to answer the questions you have. Have a question or topic you would like us to address? Send us a request!

We invite you to share our For Parents and For Educators pages with the families and educators you support.

These resources are for educational purposes. Use of any information provided on this website is at your own risk, for which NWACS shall not be held liable.

NWACS is working to update our website. We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for how we can improve. Please use this NWACS Website Feedback Form. (If you identify as an AAC user, please use this link.)

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Assessment, Trials, and Obtaining AAC/AT:

  • AAC / AT Companies - a list of companies that sell products to support communication

  • AAC / AT Evaluation Tools - a collection of tools that support completing communication evaluations, choosing appropriate AAC/AT tools, creating effective plans, and monitoring progress

  • AAC Funding Sources - an overview of ways to fund AAC systems, including a list of organizations that offer grants and scholarships for AAC

  • Ways to Borrow AAC/AT Equipment - a collection of ways to loan AAC/AT equipment

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Supporting AAC Learners:

AAC Across the Lifespan

AAC Information by Age Group:

Check out our AAC Across the Lifespan collection! Or jump to an age range:

NWACS AAC Groups

Get Connected!

  • Join the NWACS NAACHO: Networking for AAC and Hangout group on Facebook - based in Washington State; centers professional collaboration, networking, and supporting each other; all AAC stakeholders are welcome

  • Join the NWACS Family AAC Group on Facebook - based in Washington State; centers the family perspective on AAC, however, other AAC stakeholders are welcome in the spirit of collaboration and shared learning

  • Watch the NWACS Outreach Committee page for upcoming events

  • Subscribe to our email list (there is a form at the bottom of this page to subscribe)

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Professional Development:

 

New to AAC?

Learn more about what AAC is and who it is for:

What is AAC? (5-min video)