#augmentative and alternative communication

Every autistic person communicates in our own way. Some autistic people need support to communicate, like Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC is a way to communicate without talking, like using a letter board or typing on an iPad. At ASAN, we will continue to advocate to make AAC available for anyone who needs it, and make sure that autistic people are supported to communicate in the way that works best for us.

#autistic community #autism #autism informative #informative #aac #augmentative and alternative communication #aac devices #nonverbal communication #nonverbal autistics #semiverbal autistics #nonspeaking #tablets #ipads #the beginning issues #toei issues #2020 koushiros tablet #supertablet #2020 koushiro relevant #autistic koushiro #2020 koushiro is an autistic koushiro with accomodations #october #aac acceptance month #(I had been seeing more posts about AAC recently)#(but aaaa yeah AAC Acceptance Month too apparently!!)#anyway the reason im able to talk with anyone on here is because im typing VOLUNTARILY on a laptop #no i do not call people on the phone or over any sort of voice chats UNLESS i know them SUPER well #deal with it #AAC is NECESSARY technology #(If I find any interesting posts on AAC styles of communicating later ill share what I can find then! But This Is What Im Talkin Abt)#(when I refer to 'AAC' and nonverbal communication via typing and WHY I believe its Important {+WHY I disagree w some of D02TBs conclusion}

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koushirouizumi

pixierainbows

“ If you use augmentative or alternative technology to communicate and have equipment lost or damaged due to a national disaster, we can help!

Who We Are

USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee responds to nationally declared disasters on behalf of USSAAC members, people who use AAC, their families, and other AAC stakeholders. We work collaboratively with other organizations to replace AAC tools and devices that are lost or damaged.

How We Can Help

I Have a Need

If your AAC equipment has been lost or damaged, we can help with a replacement at no cost. Use the ‘I Have a Need’ button at https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

I Want to Donate

To support USSAAC's efforts with monetary donations, communication devices, AAC app codes, or other AAC-related items, use the ‘I Want to Give’ button at https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

I Want to Volunteer

Enter your skills and location using the 'I Want to Volunteer' button at https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

FAQs

What equipment IS covered?

*Speech-generating devices

*Access switches

*Device mounting systems

*Communication boards and books

*AAC device batteries and chargers

What Happens Next?

Requests - we will contact you to get more detailed information about your AAC needs.

Donations - we will contact you when there is a need that matches your offer.

Volunteers - we will contact you when there is a need that matches your skills, time, and location.

Contact Us “

https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

#augmentative and alternative communication #aac #aac informative #signal boost #florida #florida tag #hurricane helene #hurricane milton #aac devices #aac support #do not derail

izzyizumi reblogged

koushirouizumi

aprilthebiqueen

Instead of asking yourself if you “really need” an accommodation or disability aid, try to reframe this and ask yourself “will it help me or make things easier for me in any way?”

Think about whether it would improve your quality of life, or lessen your pain or just make things a little easier for you.

Just because you can get by without something doesn’t mean you should have to. You don’t need to be in the most dire need to make use of aids or accommodations. If they make things better for you in any way, you deserve that.