Enhancing Participation in Employment Settings Through Augm…

This podcast episode is the fifth part of a series that introduces augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. The focus of this episode is on indirect access methods including scanning, directed scanning and Morse code. Video examples

Episode 13: Introduction to AAC-Direct Selection Access Methods

Dec 3rd, 2010 28m 17s

This podcast episode is the fourth part of a series that introduces augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. The focus of this episode is on “access” or “access methods”. It will introduce you to terminology commonly used when talk

Episode 12: AAC Etiquette

Jul 30th, 2010 13m 4s

This podcast episode focuses on conversational etiquette to keep in mind when talking with someone who uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system. A series of "conversational fouls" in this light hearted episode highlight

Episode 11: Introduction to Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Part 2

Jun 18th, 2010 15m 59s

This podcast episode is the second part of a series that introduce the area of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. This episode introduces "aided" and "unaided", terms commonly used to describe AAC systems. This episode also i

Episode 10: Introduction to AAC-Part 1

Jan 12th, 2010 9m 58s

This podcast episode is the first part of a series of episodes that introduce the area of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC. This episode introduces AAC as a tool that can be used to supplement or in some cases replace communi

Episode 9: Grooming Your Child for Independence

Dec 18th, 2009 24m 48s

This podcast episode features a candid interview with the Rodriguez family. They reflect on how having a vision for the future played a role in raising their daughter, Jessica, who has a disability and uses augmentative and alternative communic

Episode 5: Discrete Cues

Nov 13th, 2009 11m 5s

The podcast describes ways in which you can systematically and discretely provide cues to individuals using an augmentative and alternative communication system thereby supporting their independence.

Episode 6: Preparing for an Interview

Nov 13th, 2009 12m 21s

This podcast presents information about effective interview preparation procedures that will support your active engagement in interviews with prospective employers and support your ability to showcase your skills. The level of initiative that

Episode 4: About Me

Nov 13th, 2009 5m 34s

This podcast episode provides information to individuals who use AAC regarding strategies they can use for supporting discussions of career interests with school counselors, job coaches, or family members. Though the content is directed at th

Episode 8: Interview Do's and Don'ts

Nov 13th, 2009 9m 32s

This podcast describes effective interview preparation and performance techniques as well as things to avoid when participating in an interview.

Episode 7: Grooming Your Student for Independence

Nov 13th, 2009 8m 9s

This podcast episode provides information about the ways in which teacher expectations and students’ responsibilities in the classroom support students’ self-determination. These school-based experiences can positively influence an individual’s

Episode 3: Grooming Your Child For Communicative Independence:

Nov 7th, 2008 9m 43s

This podcast episode provides information useful to parents and other long-term communication partners of beginning communicators who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Topics in this episode include how parents can "groom" t

Episode 2: Job Exploration Through Interview

Sep 22nd, 2008 9m 43s

This podcast episode presents content to individuals who use AAC but will be informative for other members of the team. The episode focuses on communication strategies for supporting successful interactions with perspective employers.