Training needs in augmentative and alternative communication: A virtual roundtable discussion

In 2019, the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) released the results of an online survey, designed to identify training needs in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The results were also later presented and discussed at an ATIA conference session by ATIA CEO David Dikter in February, 2020. The full report is available at https://atia.org/ATIA2019Survey. The 2019 ATIA survey represented a massive outreach effort, supported by many individuals and organizations, to learn about training needs in AAC. The response was outstanding, with over 1,050 participants. The present paper is an edited version of an online roundtable discussion held in February 2021 to discuss a selected number of key survey findings. The discussion also addressed related topics such as strategies for building assessment and intervention capacity in AAC, opportunities for online case study discussions, supports for preservice instruction, development of collaborative AAC teams, inclusion of people who use AAC in all aspects of the assessment and intervention process, and the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive AAC services.

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Work Title Training needs in augmentative and alternative communication: A virtual roundtable discussion
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  1. DAVID MCNAUGHTON
  2. Amy Goldman
  3. Douglene Jackson
  4. Kanakavalli Kannan
  5. Catherine Kanter
  6. Chris Kleinberg
  7. SARAH MARSHALL
  8. Diane Paul
  9. Tracy Rackensperger
  10. Gloria Soto
  11. Carole Zangari
Keyword
  1. augmentative and alternative communication
  2. AAC
  3. training needs
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Article
Acknowledgments
  1. The participation of Chris Klein, David McNaughton, and Tracy Rackensperger on this project was supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant #90REGE0014) to the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (RERC on AAC). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this paper do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
Publisher
  1. Assistive Technology Industry Association
Publication Date January 2021
Related URLs
  1. https://www.atia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/V15_GuestEditorPerspective.pdf
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  1. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits
Deposited May 12, 2021

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    Acknowledgments
    • The participation of Chris Klein, David McNaughton, and Tracy Rackensperger on this project was supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant #90REGE0014) to the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (RERC on AAC). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this paper do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
  • Added Creator Douglene Jackson

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Kanakavalli Kannan

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Catherine Kanter

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Chris Kleinberg

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  • Added Creator SARAH MARSHALL

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Diane Paul

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Tracy Rackensperger

    May 12, 2021 08:36 by dbm2

  • Added Creator Gloria Soto

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  • Added Creator Carole Zangari

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    • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
  • Added Goldman et al (2021) Training Needs in AAC.pdf

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    • Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits
    Publisher
    • Assistive Technology Industry Association
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