North Shore AAC

07/31/2025

endever* found AAC as an autistic adult, and since that time has been an active AAC advocate and researcher. In "Speech is exhausting", they focus on their “meaningful participation in society as a semispeaking AAC user, the importance of self-determination and interdependence, and the critical role of participatory research.”

Now free at the AAC journal
https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2025.2513907

Communication First USSAAC ISAAC International National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) NWACS Communication Is Key AAC Com'Together - Accessibilité à la communication Collectif CAA - Ma voix, Mes droits

This paper is one in a series from the Future of AAC Research Summit (https://rerc-aac.psu.edu/update-from-the-future-of-aac-research-summit/) to be published in the AAC Journal. A video of endever*’s presentation can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/AAC-speech-2024

corbin, endever*. (2025). Speech is exhausting. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2025.2513907

07/08/2025

Bob Williams (2025) describes how “Access to language-based communication and literacy tools is essential to safeguarding and securing human and civil rights”, and is especially important for those who use AAC.

Now free at the AAC journal
https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2025.2508492

This paper is part of the series from The Future of AAC Research Summit held in May, 2024. You can see a video of Bob's presentation at the Summit at https://aac-learning-center.psu.edu/2024/08/19/aac-literacy/

Communication First USSAAC ISAAC International National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) NWACS Tech OWL - Technology for Our Whole Lives Communication Is Key AAC Communication Matters

06/30/2025

This is powerful, must-read!

Expanded opportunities for meaningful participation in society now exist for adults with developmental disabilities who need or use AAC, yet significant barriers to full community participation sti...

06/01/2025

It’s always so interesting to see how we develop as young writers. 😊

04/24/2025

Resource alert!

Aided Language Input (ALI)

04/16/2025

These are always soooo good!

Autism Awareness Month FREE WEBINAR

Beyond Words: Supporting Bilingual Autistic Communicators
April 26, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am (PDT)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MDT)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CDT)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTRATION: https://prc-saltillo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BcS4O4YvQDKxajH0bkGwpQ

How can we best support autistic AAC users across different environments? Join Lydia MacKay, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCBA, for a webinar on translanguaging with LAMP, where we’ll explore culturally responsive AAC strategies that help families, teachers, and caregivers create meaningful communication routines at home, in school, and in the community.

Lydia brings over two decades of experience in AAC, speech-language pathology, and applied behavior analysis. She currently works in a Phoenix school district with preschoolers who use AAC and provides Spanish and English AAC trainings in home and community settings. She is passionate about helping families and professionals build language through meaningful routines.
In this session, we’ll discuss:
✅ Supporting multiple languages in daily routines across settings
✅ Culturally responsive AAC strategies for home, school, and beyond
✅ Finding moments of joy and connection in AAC use
✅ Common challenges & practical solutions for caregivers and educators

Lydia will share real-life experiences, briefly demonstrate key LAMP Words for Life features in Spanish, and provide resources to help families, teachers, and caregivers bridge communication in a way that honors both language and culture.

ASHA CEU's are not provided, however participants who attend the live event will receive a certificate of attendance.
The event will be recorded and made available on the Center for AAC and Autism's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsxtIzPlom78Ae_i83eNYl4MVe6O4DtGd

04/15/2025

This looks amazing -

Ace Centre is a charity specialising in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). Free Advice Line 0800 080 3115

04/09/2025

Woo!

Rumors confirmed! You can now experience LAMP Words for Life free for 30 days! We are excited to announce LAMP Words for Life Discover. We invite you to explore the basics of LAMP Words for Life such as vocabulary structure, button layout, and special features risk free. Download today!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lamp-words-for-life-discover/id6739362942

04/03/2025

If you know, you know.

03/31/2025

As shared back in March this year, Nick Drover and I were delighted to present a session about phonics implementation, and the evidence base with people who need AAC, at this year’s AGOSCI Co…

03/16/2025

The U.S. Department of Education is shutting down several Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regional offices on March 15, 2025, including locations in Boston, New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas. This raises serious concerns about the future of civil rights enforcement in education—especially for students who rely on these offices for protection.

Here’s how you can advocate:
✔️ Contact your elected officials and urge them to oppose these closures.
✔️ Spread awareness—share this information and educate your community.
✔️ Attend school board and local government meetings to push for accountability.

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03/07/2025

Need to toggle between languages in LAMP Words for Life? The old combined language files (English/Spanish and English/French) are gone, but the new 'Go to Vo...