Free AAC training with ASHA CEUs

AllAccess: 

Exploring the Possibilities of 

Alternative Access and AAC

Date: May 15th, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: FREE
Location: Med Park 2 Conference Room, 2 Medical Park Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 (Directions)
Limit: 60
ASHA CEUs:  .3 ASHA CEUs

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There are many individuals who can access augmentative alternative communication (AAC) with the touch of a finger. However, there are also a significant number of people with more complex physical disabilities that require an alternative to touching a screen.

This three-hour class will give participants an overview of access method options in AAC. Using case studies, the following access methods will be reviewed: touch, NuPoint (cursor is controlled by head movement), NuEye (cursor is controlled by eye gaze), and one/two switch scanning. Through demonstration, videos, and audience participation attendees will learn about vocabulary, hardware, and software considerations when setting up an alternative access method for an individual.

This class in intended for professionals, parents, or individuals who use AAC who want to learn more about access method options in AAC.

You do not need to bring an AAC device to this training as equipment will be provided.

Training Objectives

 
Following the training, participants will be able to:

• Briefly describe each access method.

• Name two software customizations that can be applied when using NuPoint or NuEye.

• Name two software customizations that can be applied when using one or two switch scanning.

Presenter: Dawn J. Sowers, M.A.,CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Her passion is for AAC implementation across the lifespan in a variety of populations.  Dawn has had a variety of clinical experiences including in the classroom, hospital and outpatient services.  Much of that experience was with multi-disciplinary teams; co-evaluating and treating individuals. She has a special interest in working with individuals with communication and motor impairment and solving difficult access issues. Dawn works closely with teams and families to insure successful use of the device across environments.  When not working, Dawn enjoys her family, being outdoors and spending time volunteering with mission efforts.