Augmentative & Alternative Communication Devices: Technology To Support Successful Communication

Date/Location:

May 1, 2025: Lower Burrell, PA

Description:

This 3.5-hour course is intended to be a demonstration of the Super Core, Voco Chat, and Grid for Schools grid sets within Grid 3 and Grid for iPad. The session will include key features of each grid set as well discussion about different populations that might benefit from each. The session will also include 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 Zuvo 12, Wego Family, and Grid Pad Family speech-generating devices (SGD). This session will continue on to cover a variety of vocabulary files specific to case studies introduced.

Speakers:

Melanie Gylling

Andrea King

Alexandra Reiner

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will be able to compare one key difference between SuperCore and VocoChat. 

Learners will be able to identify 3 grid sets that can be used for Grid for Schools 

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 0.4 CEUs (3.5 hour of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 250501_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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