Communication

DAIL's Commitment to Communication Choice and Facilitated Communication

Abuse Allegations through Facilitated Communication Guidelines - Guidance for Vermont developmental disabilities services agencies, schools and other organizations on the process to follow in the event a person using facilitated communication makes an allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

Guidelines

Assistive Technology

Vermont Assistive Technology Program provides many services for people of all ages:  Device demonstrations, alternative funding, information and assistance, displays and demonstration for outreach needs, technical assistance, training, iPad loans for Speech and Language Pathologist, AT School Exchange, and AT community exchange.

Facilitated Communication (FC) - Facilitated Communication (FC) is a form of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) in which people with disabilities and communication impairments express themselves by pointing at pictures, letters or objects and by typing on a keyboard. The method involves a communication partner who provides a variety of types of supports and training to help people develop the skills necessary to access communication boards and devices independently and to communicate effectively.