Kevin Williams and Christine Holyfield Webcast Description This presentation was first made at the Future of AAC Research Summit on May 13, 2024. Please cite asWilliams, K. & Holyfield, C. (2024, May 13). Future of… Future of AAC Technologies: Priorities for inclusive research and implementation (Williams & Holyfield, 2024)
by Patrick Regan Patrick Regan Patrick Regan has been an AAC user for more than 27 years. He experiences Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and he received his first speech-generating device a few… The First Word in Accessibility is ACCESS (Regan, 2024)
Alice Wong Alice Wong (she/her) is a disabled activist, writer, media maker, and consultant. She is a relatively new AAC user and nonspeaking person. Alice is the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an… How ableism impacts people who need and use AAC (Wong, 2024)
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The iPad and other mobile technologies provide powerful new tools to potentially enhance communication for individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired neurogenic disorders, and degenerative neurological conditions. These mobile technologies offer a number of potential benefits, including: (a) increased awareness and social acceptance of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), (b) greater consumer empowerment in accessing AAC solutions, (c) increased adoption of AAC technologies, (d) greater functionality and interconnectivity, and (e) greater diffusion of AAC research and development. However, there remain a number of significant challenges that must be addressed if these benefits are to be fully realized…
In a recent podcast for Speech Uncensored, Dr. Susan Fager discussed her research on access and communication technology