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Understanding the Waiting List
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Additional Resources
- AAC Institute – variety of resources, parent info and self-study program in AAC
- AAC-RERC –Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement – webinars, resources and links to communication resources
- Abledata – Comprehensive data base on different kinds of assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment.
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Books
- AAC Strategies for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities – Johnston, Reichle, Feeley & Jones (2012). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
- Allow Me – Ruiter, I. – A guide to promoting Communication Skills in Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Available from publisher: Hanen Center – 416-921-1073 or www.hanen.org
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - App Resources for Mobile Devices
- Spectronics – iPhone/iPad Apps for AAC.
- Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire – iPad applications, accessories and modifications.
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Devices and Equipment
- Hattie B. Munroe Barkley Memorial Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers, University of Nebraska – A variety of AAC resources including AAC vendor links, AAC links, academic resources, aphasia materials, early intervention, intervention resources, etc.
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Training
- Assistive Technology (AT) Tryout Center – Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI), University of Vermont. The Tryout Center offers webinars and conferences on different assistive technology topics throughout the year. Look at Archived Training section for webinars, e.g., Partner Assisted Scanning, Core Vocabulary.
Message Passing Task
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Literacy
- Center for Literacy and Disability Studies – Literacy resources for individuals with complex learning needs including, Route 66 project - FREE online, instructional literacy program for adolescent and adult beginning readers.
Annotated Communication Resource Guide - Advocacy
- Green Mountain Self-Advocacy (GMSA) – GMSA is a statewide self-advocacy network run and operated by people with developmental disabilities.