Augmentative & Alternative Communication Devices: Technology To Support Successful Communication

Date/Location:

February 13, 2024

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 Wego 5A and 13A, the Talk Pad 8 and 10 Wego, and the Zuvo 10, 12, 16 speech generating devices (SGD). This session will continue on to cover a variety of vocabulary files specific to case studies introduced.

Speakers:

Daniele Raneri

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.

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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: 240213_TTMT_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

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