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Printing and worksheets are free and available for use by educators, parents and others who work to support students in home and school settings. For practicing: Consider placing a worksheet in a clear protective sheet cover and using it with a wipe off pen for repeated practices. For use on devices, consider taking a screenshot of the page to use as a background for writing and/or drawing apps or to print out particular sections in a larger format!

Nice comparison website to compare AAC devices, their features and vocab set

$125 tracking device from AmberAlertGPS

"At Microsoft, we envision a future where people with permanent disabilities or situational limitations have the technology they need to work efficiently and independently from any device. We're committed to helping people of all abilities access information and have fulfilling interactions everywhere, both in person and virtually."

You tube AAC collection You can make a communication board for children who are nonverbal or minimally verbal using either Google documents or Google presentation. Your board will be available to edit anytime or any device. You can also make it public for others to use online. It only takes 5-10 minutes or even less. This presentation includes step-by-step directions using Google Presentation to create a communication board for core vocabulary.

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The kidSAFE Seal Program is a new "seal of approval" program that independently reviews and certifies the safety practices of children-friendly websites and applications, including kid-targeted game sites, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, web-connected devices, and other similar interactive products.

Setting up communication systems for students with communication challenges should also allow them to communicate effectively in all situations. No matter what communication device you have chosen to implement with your students, incorporating core vocabulary words maximizes the students' ability to communicate in a variety of settings. see http://www.ttacnews.vcu.edu/2011/05/core-vocabulary-makes-communication-meaningful/

The website of Chris Klein, a person who using his big toe to access an AAC device.

Highlighter tape as a low tech assistive technology device!

Ace is a 12 year old boy diagnosed with Glutaric Acidemia Type 1. Ace is Physically Disabled but intellectually he is as bright as a button with a sense of humour beyond his years. He is currently in grade 6 advanced and is one of the School Captains voicing his opinions through his ECO2 Device. Devoted supporter of the Brisbane Lions Football club, lover of Documentries including Steve Irwin David Attenborough, Man vs Wild and War Documentries. He also surfs the net on his Eco2 finding out all sorts of information, even does his shopping on Ebay :) He has also figured out that if l am out enjoying a few hours of respite he can message me through Facebook :D. He is a beautiful example of what you can do if you believe in yourself and just keep trying !!

iPad inspires creativity and hands-on learning with features you won't find in any other educational tool - on a device that students really want to use. Powerful built-in apps and apps from the App Store let students engage with content in interactive ways, find information in an instant, and access an entire library wherever they go.

Webinar broken up into different sections that explains LAMP Word for Life.

"In an effort to assist teachers with fostering emerging literacy and math skills in young children, the T/TAC at VCU has purchased and augmented new early childhood learning kits. The kits are theme-based and contain materials that can be integrated within classroom centers to promote literacy and math skills. Assistive technology devices and adaptive materials have been added to the kits to assist teachers in helping all students access the materials."

Speaking of Apps June 24, 2013 11:44 AM by Megan Sutton AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) for aphasia is a challenging area of practice for many Speech-Language Pathologists. Whereas most AAC devices and apps help those who have difficulty physically speaking, people with aphasia need help overcoming the underlying language disorder on top of any speech difficulties.

There are four videos on this website. Each video demonstrates a learned motor pattern over time ending with a video on using an augmentative communication device with core vocabulary.

Van Tatenhove, Gail (2009); The Pixon Project Kit, Pittsburgh, PA: Semantic Compaction Systems - Adapted by Marcia Sterner, OCPS AT Team Introducing Core Vocabulary on an AAC System Establishing consistent use of core vocabulary can set AAC users up to me more effective and efficient communicators. Below are 12 modules designed to provide a plan for introducing sections of core vocabulary based on language function. Reinforce vocabulary within meaningful and motivating activities.