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TATN Annual Conference - June 15 - 18, 2010

San Antonio, Texas (Region 20 ESC)

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 and Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Breakout Sessions:


Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified: Tools & Resources

Navigating Through the Device Selection Maze

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Held at the Conference Center
at Adams 12 Five Star Schools
located at 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO. 80241

June 15 - Break-out Sessions - Presented by Debby McBride

Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified: Tools & Resources

Navigating Through the Device Selection Maze

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ACES Evaluation Toolkit Online Trainings

Training for the ACES Evaluation Toolkits - must preregister in order to receive information.  Contact us at 866/482-2279 or info@aacTechConnect.com

TRAININGS for TOOLKITS

Wednesday; April 28, 2010
                    11:00 - 1:00 (MST)

Monday;      May 3rd, 2010; 
                    9:00 - 11:00 (MST)

Monday;      May 10th, 2010
                    11:00 - 1:00 (MST)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Wednesday; May 12, 2010
                    9:00 - 11:00 (MST)

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This session will offer an overview of the resources offered by AAC TechConnect to assist in AAC evaluations in the following ways:

  1. Descriptions of locale workshops including AAC Vendor Forums which are being scheduled nationally by AAC TechConnect/ATIA and hosted by local AT centers.
  2. An overview of the unique "ACES Module and Toolkit Approach" will offer ideas for low-cost toolkits which can be assembled and used for effective AAC evaluations
  3. One-of-a-kind online clinical resources will be demonstrated for locating info at www.aacTechConnect.com for pictures/flyers/comparison charts for most AAC devices
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AAC Vendor Forum, Wheaton, IL (Chicago area)

Cosponsored by AAC TechConnect, Inc. and the ATIA - AAC Special Interest Group;

Come and learn about an  assortment of AAC Devices (augmentative &
alternative communication devices) available  in your area.  Click here for more information.

ATIA Orlando

January 25 - 30, 2010
Orlando, FL

See downloads below:  For the The ACES Module: Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified session download the Communicator, Device Features, Other Factors and all of the "toolkits" ones.  You will also find the PowerPoint.

For the Navigating the AAC Device Selection Maze, find the PowerPoint. 

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ATIA - Chicago

October 28 - 31, 2009
Booth #107

Thursday, 2:45 - 3:45
Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified:Tools and Resources

Friday, 4:00 - 5:00
Navigating Your Way Through the AAC Device Selection Maze

Saturday, 8:00 - 9:00
AAC TechConnect – Matching Communicators with their Best AAC Voice

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Testimonials

This workshop helped me find the missing piece I needed to dramatically improve my evaluations. I can’t wait to start using Debby’s and Libby’s great checklists and charts
Karissa Shelton, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP

We drove almost 4 hours to attend this workshop. It was definitely worth the time and effort to be here.
- Sheryl(Sheri) Martin

This workshop was perfect to get our assistive technology team ready to do mulit-discplinary team AT evals. We are now all on the same page.
Micheolle Hellenbrand, OTR/L

Debby's seminar provided our new assistive technology team extremely valuable information demonstrating current AAC evaluation tools, strategies, and resources available. Our AAC assessment and programming support will greatly benefit from the experience. Thank you!
Amber Moncrief, Speech Pathologist

Wonderfully informative and information that's actually useful in the field.
Jennifer Kress, Speech Pathologist

Debby McBride is very knowledgeable about various aspects of Aug Comm. Her experience is fast and she understand communication problems from the aspect of the indifidual as well as from the professional. Very helpful!
Sister Marcella Narlock , Speech Pathologist

Wonderful course that opened my eyes to the tools and devices available. Every SLP in both schools & hospital settings should take course.
Elizabeth Steffen SLP-CCC