AAC Simplified: An Overview of Speech Generating Devices
Date/Location:
May 4, 2017, Minneapolis, MN
Description:
This 90-minute course is intended to be a demonstration and discussion of a variety of AAC devices and access methods. The session involves a demonstration and discussion of the software and hardware features of several devices including the Nova Chat 5, 8, 10, and 12 Dedicated Plus; the Wego 5A-D, 7A-D, 10A-D, and 13A-D; and the Zuvo 12HD-D and Zuvo 18HD-D speech generating devices (SGD). This session will continue on to cover a variety of vocabulary files specific to case studies introduced.
Speakers:
Melissa Ollie, MS CCC-SLP
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will demonstrate an understanding on use of at least 3 devices by hardware.
- Participants will identify 3 unique features of each device.
- Participants will demonstrate knowledge on basic programming, customizing and vocabulary files of at least 3 devices.
CEUs
This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:
- Download, and complete the following forms.
- Save the files names: 170504_TTMT_Lastname-Firstname
- Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org
- CEU certificate will be sent after submitting the two forms
Note: If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.