AAC Institute
Update!
10 January 2009
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people who rely on AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). One service
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This update has twelve (12) items. Please
forward to others with an interest in AAC. Others can register for email updates
at the AAC Institute web site.
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1) See you at ATIA
Come to the ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) Conference January
28 - 31 in Orlando, Florida. This 10th annual conference features the latest
products and services, showcasing more than 125 exhibitors in one of the most
comprehensive exhibitions in the industry. Meet one-on-one with leading AT
suppliers to get your questions answered and get hands-on experience with
the most up-to-date AT technologies. Information is available at www.atia.org.
Up to 2.2 CEUs can be earned. CEUs are administered by AAC Institute.
New Products: Come by the AAC Institute exhibit in the ATIA registration area.
See the new products and materials available, including "The Periodic
Table of Questions" designed for question-building skills in the classroom,
therapy room or home.
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2) AAC ConsumerNet
In September, the AAC Institute activated AAC ConsumerNet,
our newest resource managed by David Chapple. One
of the primary goals of AAC ConsumerNet is aimed
at empowering consumers and professionals with information to advocate for
the supports and services that will lead to optimized communication and the
fullest life experience possible for people who use AAC.
Send your questions and comments to consumernet@aacinstitute.org.
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3) Around the Water Cooler
This new monthly column is part of our AAC ConsumerNet
and is organized and written by David Chapple and
invited guest authors. Each column addresses topics of importance related
to rehabilitation, clinical service delivery, education, training, employment
and personal issues that affect leading a full life as a person with significant
communication challenges. Click
here for the December column.
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4) ASHA Highlight
Kudos to Rick Keeton for his presentation as the 12th annual
Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecturer. This annual invited lecture is
sponsored by Special Interest Division 12. Rick’s presentation was “An everyday
guy, beloved husband, friend, and colleague.” Rick traveled from
Nominations
are being accepted NOW for next year's award. Visit the AAC Institute
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5) 2009
Autism Vancouver Biennial Congress
February 26 - March 1, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Up to 3.0 CEUs can be earned. CEUs are administered by AAC Institute. The
program is designed for both professionals and families. Instructional sessions
will cover breakthrough discoveries in natural treatments, biomedical and
education intervention, and current intervention methodologies. Evidence-based
practice information will be presented. Participants will learn of resources
to support recovery, advocacy, and education to achieve a better quality of
life. http://www.autismvancouver.com
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6) 2009 CSUN Conference
on Technology & Persons with Disabilities
March 16 - 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Center of Disability is
celebrating 24 years of leadership in the technology and disability fields.
Experts will be presenting trends in assistive technology and persons with
disabilities, while also highlighting adaptive technology for aging and international
practices. Up to 2.1 CEUs can be earned. CEUs are administered by AAC Institute.
http://csunconference.org/index.cfm?EID=80000144
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7)
Be an informed consumer and conference goer!
Don’t forget to download and use “Maximizing
Your Participation at AAC Conferences” note pages. Make sure
you’re getting the most value from your participation at conferences by asking
questions that help you make the best decisions about your AAC treatments.
Let our note pages with some question guides help you get the information
you need and can use.
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8) CAAC Research Conference
Student Paper Awards
Congratulations are extended to the student recipients of the 2008 CAAC Student
Scientific Paper Award:
First place:
Allison Jack for "Gestural
Imitation and Hand Preference in Children with Autism" with
Katie Liskey, John Bonvillian,
and Herbert Richards.
Second place (tie):
Laura Heilman for "An
Examination of the Effects of Mode of Access on the Computerized Revised Token
Test' with Malcolm R. McNeil,
Mick Isaacson for "Efficacy
of the Generation Effect for Promoting Learning of the Relationship of Graphic
Symbols and Referents: An Initial Report" with Lyle Lloyd.
Other CAAC papers can be viewed at http://www.aacinstitute.org/CAAC.
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8) International Symposium
on AAC Evidence-Based Practice and
Mark your calendars for August 6-9, 2009! You don’t want to miss these two
leading events in AAC starting with the Seventh International Symposium on
AAC Evidence-Based Practice on Thursday 6 August that leads into
PEC, the world’s largest gathering of people who use AAC.
Come see and learn what all the talking is about!
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9) International Symposium
on AAC Evidence-Based Practice and Pittsburgh Employment Conference (PEC)
for Augmented Communicators!
Mark your calendars for August 6-9,
2009! You don’t want to miss these two leading events in AAC starting
with the Seventh International Symposium on AAC Evidence-Based Practice on
Thursday 6 August that leads into PEC, the world’s largest gathering
of people who use AAC. Come see and learn what all the talking is about!
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10) Researchers wanted -
CAAC Research Conference 2009!
Plan ahead to submit to the Third
Annual Clinical AAC Research Conference and attend the conference to be held
on October 1-3, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Encourage your students to submit to the Student Scientific Paper Award with
student recipients receiving a certificate and a $400 honorarium for first
place and $200 for second place.
Special student seminar coordinated by Lyle Lloyd at CAAC. This is an opportunity
for students to interact informally on a variety of clinical research topics
with researchers in the field. http://www.aacinstitute.org/CAAC
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11) i-CREATe 2009 – The Premier Asian-Pacific AAC/AT Event
The 3nd International Convention on Rehabilitation
Engineering & Assistive Technology will be held in
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12) 2008 Sponsors
Thirty-seven (37) organizations are now AAC Institute sponsors. They include
AAC/AT manufacturers, continuing education activity organizers, publishers
and others. Gold level sponsors include Assistive Technology Industry Association
(ATIA),
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