AAC Institute

01/11/2026

Happy New Year!
Our February parent and family support meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2 from 7PM-8PM. We will be discussing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We are fortunate to be joined by Christine Lepore, Board Certified Specialist in AAC and Clinical Director of ICAN Talk Clinic at the AAC Institute. If you'd like to register, I have attached the flier and registration link. Please feel free to share with others.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/e8ZKvFCr3D8316uv6

01/11/2026

Stop turning every interaction into a pop quiz.

AAC users deserve time to process what’s been said, time to find the words, and time to build a response. When we rush in with question after question, we don’t support communication… we interrupt it.

Try mixing it up:
-make comments instead of always asking
-model language without pressure to respond
-share observations
-give real wait time

Conversation isn’t about speed, it’s about connection.
Let’s slow down and make space for AAC voices to be heard.

01/10/2026

AAC is so much more than a device and so much less limiting than many people think.

AAC is:
✔️ a way to access language
✔️ a bridge to connection
✔️ a tool for independence
✔️ a support for learning, literacy, and self-advocacy

AAC is NOT:
❌ a last resort
❌ something you have to earn
❌ a replacement for thinking or learning
❌ a barrier to speech

AAC doesn’t take anything away. It gives communication a way in. And every person deserves that access.

01/08/2026

If you are new to the Parent Group and interested in joining, email Christine at clepore@aacinstitute.org to request the Zoom link

01/08/2026

Hot cocoa, step by step ☕️

Visual recipes support sequencing, comprehension, and meaningful participation—plus they’re delicious.

Great for AAC modeling, literacy, and functional communication.

01/07/2026

AAC Tips — Part 2

Small changes can make a big difference.
These strategies help support access, engagement, and real communication across ages and abilities.

Swipe through ➡️

01/06/2026

AAC Parent Group is this week!

Join us for an evening of connection, support, and learning with other families of AAC users. Whether you’re new to AAC or a seasoned pro, this is a space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with other AAC families. This group meets the first Thursday of every month. Please note this month's meeting was moved due to the holiday last week.

📆Date: January 8, 2026
🕗Time: 7:30 PM EST
📍Location: Virtual (link provided after sign-up)

If you're new to the group, use this form to get the link and reminders sent to your email: https://forms.gle/jFrRNpy1YuqhYToS6

01/01/2026

Hello, 2026 ✨
A new year means new opportunities to build access, presume competence, and support every voice. We’re ready for another year of meaningful AAC, connection, and inclusion.

12/29/2025

There is ability in every disability.
AAC doesn’t create communication—it gives access to what’s already there.

12/27/2025

Happy National Visit the Zoo Day! 🐘🦒
Trips like these are full of opportunities for AAC—commenting, requesting, labeling, and sharing excitement in real-life contexts. Learning happens everywhere when communication is accessible.

12/27/2025

Even when she’s in the background, Shannon’s impact is everywhere. 💜

Happy Birthday to the one who keeps everything running smoothly and supports all of us so selflessly. We couldn’t do what we do without her. Let’s make sure she feels celebrated today! 🎉🎂

12/26/2025