Description:
This Vendor Forum is co-sponsored by AAC TechConnect, Inc. and ATIA AAC-Special Interest group including: DynaVox-Mayer Johnson, Prentke Romich, Saltillo, Tobii ATI, Words+ Come and see an assortment of AAC Devices (augmentative & alternative communication devices) available in your area. Local reps and distributors will demonstrate devices for persons with complex communication needs (CCN).

This team of AAC device representatives will make sure you • “See and hear” a variety of devices • Learn about the valuable resources the representatives provide including assistance with funding • Learn about various device features • Leave with ideas for AAC evaluations and resources • Learn more about online clinical resources to assist you in decision-making For more information, go to http://www.aactechconnect.com/workshops.cfm?&content=207,1542 To download a flyer, go to http://www.aactechconnect.com/dashboard/content/files/656.pdf

 

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least 3 new AAC devices which were released in the last year.

2. Identify at least 3 different access methods when using an AAC device.

3. Identify 3 different language representation methods.

4. Identify 2 different websites which assist in device decision-making.

5. Identify 3 communication toolkit components to use in an evaluation.

Additional Information: www.aacTechConnect.com

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CEUs
AAC Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This activity is offered for up to 0.5 CEUs (5.0 hours of instruction).

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Session Attendance Report Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2010AAC-Vendor-Forum-Lastname-Firstname.xls.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. This is a spreadsheet file (.xls). If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.

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Evaluation and Learning Assessment
Please take a moment to download, complete, and return the Evaluation and Learning Outcomes Form. After completing the form, save it, attach it to an email message, and send it to ceus@aacinstitute.org.

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.

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Certificates will be sent to those submitting all forms.