Considerations in Adding Non-Robust AAC Tools as Secondary Systems (live registration)

Presenter: Kelly Fonner, Special Educator & AT Consultant

Relevant Financial Relationship: Kelly’s financial disclosures include that she is a co-author of the QIAT: Quality Indicators in Assistive Technology books that may be mentioned in this presentation. Kelly receives work-based payment for presentations and consultative services from families of students, school districts, agencies, and companies connected to assistive technology. She is not receiving financial support from those entities for this presentation.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Kelly's non-financial disclosures are voluntary leadership membership of QIAT, Wisconsin AAC Network, and an advisor the ATIA Conference; She is a member of CEC, ISTE, USSAAC, and RESNA. On occasion she receives copies of apps and materials as a professional courtesy.

Presenter Biography: Kelly is a special educator and assistive technology consultant. She is also an online teacher of students with complex learning needs. During her career, she has been a teacher, para-educator, instructional media specialist, assistive technology specialist in early education, school & university settings. She has a master’s in educational technology with emphasis in rehabilitation technology. Kelly has presented across the US and internationally in the field of AT/AAC for over 35 years. She has worked for a statewide AT project, federal AT/AAC grants at universities & has been an instructor in university courses. She is a leadership member of QIAT & the WI AAC Network, & a co-author of two QIAT books.

Learner Outcomes

• Learners will be able to list a minimum of 3 features of non-robust AAC systems
• Learners will be able to describe 2 uses of non-robust AAC systems
• Learners will be able to create a customized feature match for an AAC Communicator

Agenda

• Introduction (5 minutes)
• Non-robust systems (10 minutes)
• Considerations of non-robust systems (15 minutes)
• Feature Match Chart (25 minutes)
• Q&A (5 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Assistants, Public/Consumers, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals, Those seeking to increase Cultural Competency, International Affiliates

Topic Area: Acquired Cognitive Communication Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Equity, Inclusion and Influence of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Language and Learning in School-Age Individuals, Language Disorders in Adults, Language in Infants Through Preschoolers, Speech and Language Science

ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available. The Assessment must be completed within one week of the end of the session (End of Day - 6/14/23).