The AAC Learning Center Moodle provides free evidence-based content on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for pre-service teachers and speech-language pathologists. Students will be able to complete activities on-line, and then download a Certificate of Completion as documentation of their activities. Students also will be able to print and complete a guided notes activity that summarizes the key content of the module.
Below please find an outline of the content for Culturally Responsive Practice in AAC. Please click on the link above to view the materials at the AAC Learning Center Moodle. You will be asked to register/sign-in at the Moodle site.
This module describes the use of the BRIDGE strategy (adapted from Amatea, 2013) to support interactions with families.
- Build an understanding of community and self
- Reach out to the family and develop a communication plan
- Identify family perspectives and priorities
- Develop culturally responsive activities and materials
- Generate positive interactions to build trust
- Engage in collaborative decision making
The impact of these principles is supported by first-person narratives from people who use AAC and communication professionals, including
Tim Jin advocates for the rights of anyone with a speech-related disability to have access to the communication tools and support they need. He has used an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device since elementary school in the 1980s. His work has been featured by TEDx and other publications. Tim graduated from California State University in Long Beach with a degree in speech communication.
April Bryant is a UC Berkeley graduate with a degree in African American Studies and a minor in creative writing. Her passions include working with at-risk youth. April has cerebral palsy, and has used an AAC device from a young age.
We estimate it takes students approximately 45 minutes to complete this module and earn the Certificate of Completion. To view the module, please go to https://aac-learning-center-moodle.psu.edu , register, and log in. You will then be able to select (“Access”) the module on Culturally Responsive Practice in AAC.
Please reference these materials as
Galley, K., McNaughton, D., & Light, J. (2024). Culturally Responsive Practice in AAC [Instructional Resource]. AAC Learning Center. https://sites.psu.edu/aaclearningcenter/culturally-responsive-practice-in-aac/