Resources

Refer to this document if you are interested in learning more about strategies to surviving natural disasters and other emergencies with limited speech.

E-learning topics include accessibility, supported conversation basics for talking to adults with aphasia, and communication access.

An infographic demonstrating how AAC can support communication in people with ALS. This resources is created for individuals with ALS, their families, and SLPs looking for a visual tool when providing education around communication and AAC with this degenerative diagnosis.

This is a general guide for preserving the voice for use with AAC technology.

This is an information package addressing communication for individuals who are diagnosed with a movement disorder.

Consider this criteria before submitting a CAYA referral for someone residing in Long-Term Care. On page 2, review the responsibilities of the "Communication Champion," in the Long-Term Care setting.

This resource is for SLPs looking for general guidance on how to provide AAC services to people with aphasia.

Resources to support front line staff such as Nurses and Respiratory Therapists to communicate with patients in the ICU. A pilot project was initiated in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., to provide these necessary supports for their staff.

Consider this criteria before submitting a CAYA referral for someone who attends a day program or resides in a group home or home share. On page 2, review the responsibilities of the "Communication Champion," in these settings.

A non-profit organization that promotes social justice, accessibility and inclusion for people who have speech, language and communication disabilities. Go here to access the Communication Access Symbol, Communication Access Modules, and many other important resources.

A poster for free download that explains how we ALL communicate.

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This presentation provides an overview of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as a way of thinking about the total process of communication. It includes considerations for people who are supporting non-verbal individuals, including long-term planning, intervention models and strategies for implementing the use of technical and non-technical augmentative communication systems within their school, home and community.

The basis from which school districts can develop a course that can then be authorized by their local school board authority.

Gail Van Tatenhove advocates for using the normal language acquisition (NLA) model as a guide in designing and implementing AAC intervention strategies. While this resource was created with children in mind, this approach can be utilized to determine where any person with lifelong communication needs is within the model and therefore guide the development and implementation of an AAC system.

Authored by Rosemary Park, this illustrated resource guide draws on her many years of experience in the field of augmentative and alternative communication working with augmented communicators on their journey to communicative competence, whether using symbolic ways to talk, employing technology for the first time or using high end communication devices to express their thoughts and point of view. This PDF is a copy of the original book, the downloads will be available at a future time.

A collection of supports that can be used by students, families, and professionals. Use filters to refine your search in the resource library.