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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, advocating for inclusion, and celebrating the...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Mar 113 min read
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How AAC Tools Empower Students in Higher Education
Pursuing higher education is an opportunity for personal and academic growth, but it can come with unique challenges for individuals with...

Suzanne Tanner
Feb 254 min read
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BAACk to the Future with AI
As technological advancements continue to develop, artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform industries and improve...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Feb 113 min read
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AAC in the Media
In recent years, AAC has begun to take its rightful place in the media. From viral videos of individuals with complex communication needs...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 284 min read
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Fueling AAC Implementation With CoughDrop Organizations
Effective implementation of AAC depends heavily on collaboration. From speech-language pathologists and educators to...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jan 143 min read
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Dismantling the Access Method Hierarchy
It is crucial to look beyond labels and diagnoses to ensure optimal outcomes in healthcare related services. A diagnosis or...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Stay Consistent While Changing It Up
One of the most effective strategies for developing language and communication skills is "repetition with variety." This implementation...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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The Golden Rule of AAC - Partner Education
Communication is a process of sharing information between two or more people. However, when AAC is the mode use for communication, the...

Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Matthew R. Baud, M.S, CCC-SLP
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Professionals with Disabilities Need to Know These 5 Technology Tips
While technology helps countless professionals improve their career prospects, people with disabilities can benefit even more. Whether...
Martin Block
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Lining the Highway for AAC Awareness Month 2024!
October is AAC Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering understanding of AAC across the globe. At Forbes AAC, we believe that...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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So Many Books, So Little Time: Choosing Books to Read with AAC Users
Thanks to the work of Dr. Karen Erickson and Dr. David Koppenhaver in their book “Comprehensive Literacy for All”, the importance of...

Megan Stewart, M.S., CCC-SLP
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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Integrating UDL and AAC: The Synergy for Inclusive Education
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) stands as a pillar of innovation and accessibility in inclusive education. When UDL principles and...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Sep 10, 20245 min read
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Beyond the Therapeutic Setting
The impact of speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) work can be transformative of the lives of individuals who have complex communication...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Aug 13, 20244 min read
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Capitalize on the Power of Play with Accessible Toys in AAC Implementation
Play is a powerful and often under appreciated tool in language development. For children with complex communication needs, the...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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Festive AAC Implementation Activities for the Fourth of July
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and patriotic fun. For individuals...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Social Skills Mastery: Effective Techniques for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Social interaction poses unique challenges for adults with developmental disabilities, often impacting their ability to form and sustain...
Martin Block
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Grow Language in the Summer Sun: AAC Implementation Activities
As the summer begins, it is essential to ensure that individuals with complex communication needs continue to have opportunities for...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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ALS Awareness Month: Enhancing Quality of Life Through Technology
May is a time to shine a spotlight on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to recognize the...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
May 21, 20244 min read
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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
In a world where communication is paramount to everyday life, society must have basic awareness and understanding of hearing and speech...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
May 7, 20243 min read
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World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month! World Autism Month aims to promote Autism acceptance so that those with autism have adequate support to be...

Hannah Foley, B.A.
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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