Representation Matters: Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in AAC

Description

With a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the importance of cultural diversity and linguistic competency, you've probably been compelled to evaluate how diversity and representation are acknowledged in classrooms and therapy sessions. This session will focus on key action items to consider when identifying ways to support diversity and cultural representation better when supporting AAC users and their families. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the ASHA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirement.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:    

·      List five strategies to support inclusion and representation for symbol-based AAC users.

·      List four resources available to integrate into therapy and classroom practices to improve inclusion and representation.  

List two types of activities that can be made with Boardmaker. 

Manage three activities from your Boardmaker account. 

We look forward to learning with you in our live virtual session. This course provides an opportunity to earn ASHA CEUs and will not be recorded. If you cannot attend, check out our Learning Hub for other learning opportunities.

After registering for this event, you will immediately receive an email from your presenter containing details which include the link to join the training. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder.

Disclosures: Financial Disclosure: Patrick Brune is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox. Non-financial Disclosure: Presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships. Content Disclosure: Because of the unique characteristics of our product, this presentation will focus exclusively on the Tobii Dynavox product line and will not include information about other communication or educational products. Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

Questions? Contact learning@tobiidynavox.com

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Training type
Virtual (CEU)

Presenter
Ali Pettigrew
Ali Pettigrew is a Learning Consultant and loves supporting AAC users, communication partners, professionals, and those with an interest in AAC. Ali’s professional career has allowed her to facilitate individualized student learning in a variety of settings, ranging from classrooms to summer camps, with a specialty for cultivating successful learning and communication strategies for students with brain injury and autism diagnoses. She currently resides in Chattanooga, TN.