Other Sources of Information on AAC
Other AAC Websites
AAC Institute Not-for-profit organization dedicated to the most effective communication for people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Goals of AAC, Rules of Commitment, Achieving Success in AAC. Goal of AAC is “most effective communication possible for the individual” and interactive communication. SNUG = spontaneous novel utterance generation. http://www.aacinstitute.org/
ACE Centre website (UK) Information on communication aids (searchable database), software for easier access; current and completed research projects on eyegaze, computer access, Open Source Assistive Technology website, planning health services for AAC users, and more. http://ace-centre.hostinguk.com/index.cfm?pageid=8C758C77-3048-7290-FE8B9BF79E84F514
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Augcomm) at the University of Washington, Seattle.
I. Continuum of Communication Independence, Emerging Communication, Context-Dependent Communication, Independent Communication, Summary of the Communicative Independence Model
II. Selecting AAC Vocabulary
III. Understanding AAC Features
IV. AT/AAC enABLES
Learn more about the people who use Assistive Technology (AT) and/or Augmentative Communication (AAC) through stories and images of success. You'll find video clips, images and stories about individuals participating in all aspects of life.
http://depts.washington.edu/augcomm/
AT/AAC enABLES, University of Washington. "Demonstrating how Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) enABLE individuals with disabilities to participate in all aspects of life." Web-based video resource.
What is AAC? Who benefits? Where to get more information
Dispelling Myths by Promoting the Facts of AAC (people who use AAC, intervention and strategies, purpose, other facts), AT/AAC Profiles, Eloquent Voices, Publications, Activities for Teachers and Teams, AAC Video Museum; Links to introductory and more advanced information on AT and AAC.
http://depts.washington.edu/enables/education/about_aac.htm
Hattie B. Munroe Barkley Memorial Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This AAC website is designed to provide access to a wide range of information and resources related to the AAC effort. It is maintained by the Barkley AAC Center and the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska. AAC vendor links, AAC links; aphasia screening test; AAC reference list; on-line access to webcasts on AAC and transition, maximizing language development for young children, aphasia, funding. http://aac.unl.edu/
National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities "The purpose of the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities is to promote research, demonstration, and educational efforts, including both inservice and preservice, directed to helping persons with severe disabilities communicate effectively. Bill of Rights, Communication services and supports, frequently asked questions, Access to Communication Services and Supports: Concerns Regarding the Application of Restrictive "Eligibility" Policies, Position Statement (PDF format), Technical Report (PDF format) http://www.asha.org
Trace Center—Assistive Technology Resources http://trace.wisc.edu/resources/at-resources.shtml
RERC on Communication Enhancement—Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center, Duke University. http://www.aac-rerc.com/
Updated Compilation of AAC Resources (May, 2005). List of links compiled by Jeannette Van Houten. You can download the Word document by following this link: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/aacresources.doc Jeannette Van Houten, Special Education Teacher Consultant, CP of New Jersey, 354 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608, 888-322-1918 Ext 530
World-Wide Augmentative and Alternative Communication Project (WWAAC). The website for a pan-european initiative to make the electronic highway more accessible for a wide range of persons with language and/or cognitive impairments. http://www.wwaac.eu/
YAACK – Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids Home Page. Huge website with information and links on issues related to AAC and young children. Its purpose is to provide information and guidance to families, teachers, speech/language pathologists and anyone else who is involved with a child with special communication needs. It is intended to be easy to understand and practical, and to cover a wide range of topics dealing with AAC and AAC-related issues of children at various ages and stages of communication ability, and with different strengths, disabilities and learning characteristics. Includes extensive Table of Contents, How to Get Started, Choosing an AAC Sytem, Teaching Methods, Techniques, and General Tips. Numerous articles including “Does AAC Impede Natural Speech—and Other Fears” http://aac.unl.edu:16080/yaack/
See also ISAAC's list of AAC-related organizations all over the world at http://www.isaac-online.org/en/aac/other_org_disability.html, as well as our list of Email Lists, Forums and Newsgroups.