AAC Simpified: An Overview of Speech Generating Devices- Alexandria, MN

Date/Location:

June 12, 2015  Alexandria, MN

Description:

This 120 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, Wego 7A & 10A, and Zuvo 12 & 18 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:

  1. Participants will demonstrate an understanding on use of at least 3 devices by hardware
  2. Participants will identify 3 unique features of each device.
  3. Participants will demonstrate knowledge on basic programming, customizing and vocabulary files of at least 3 devices.
  4. Participant will draft 3 functional goals related to the regular use of AAC.

CEUs

This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (2.0 hours of instruction). To register for CEUs:
  1. Download, and complete the following forms.
  2. Save the files names: 2015-TTMT-June12-Lastname-Firstname
  3. Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org
  4. CEU certificate will be sent after submitting the two forms

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