ableU Live Professional Development
Functional Strategies to Increase AAC Use in the Home
May 15, 2024 | 2:00pm CDT | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants delved into the intricate dynamics of AAC usage within home environments, unraveling barriers and misconceptions that hinder effective communication. Through discussions and exploration, attendees acquired potent strategies to empower caregivers and amplify AAC utilization within familial settings.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Judith Likavec Davis, AAC Specialist
Level: Intermediate
Thinking Beyond K-12: AAC Use in Post-Secondary Studies and the Argument for Universal Design for Learning
May 21, 2024 | 11:00am CDT | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants explored enhancing support for AAC users in higher education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They discovered how to adapt mobile technologies and learning management systems to offer diverse participation options. By embracing UDL, higher education can move beyond the medical model, accommodate diversity, and promote equity and inclusion.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Kathryn Helland, MS, CCC-SLP
Level: Intermediate