Date: 03/05/2026 Time: 11:00-12:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Price: $115 Make a Payment
Description
Join us for a series of collaborative connection meetings focusing on Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) where diverse voices unite to explore innovative strategies, share experiences, and build a supportive community. These gatherings aim to facilitate dynamic discussions, foster mutual learning, and inspire creative solutions in the realm of AAC. Let’s come together to amplify understanding, advocate for inclusivity, and empower individuals to express themselves fully. Join the conversation the first Thursday of each month and be part of the change!
Fall Series
9/4/2025 Rooted in Relationship: Therapists, Students & AAC Journeys
10/2/2025 Teaching Academics with Core Vocabulary (descriptive teaching)
11/6/2025 AAC Community Night: Actionable Strategies
12/11/2025 Empowering Paras as Communication Partners
Winter-Spring Series
1/8/2026 Starting with AAC: Essential Resources
2/5/2026 Exploring Proloquo2Go & TouchChat with WordPower
3/5/2026 Exploring LAMP & Unity (Accent)
4/2/2026 Exploring TD Snap & Grid
5/7/2026 Understanding Multimodal Communication
6/4/2026 Free AAC Resources: Idea Exchange
Learning Objectives
- To foster collaboration among professionals, educators, and caregivers around best practices and clinical application of specific topics in the area of AAC.
- To promote a collaborative learning environment where participants can network, share experiences, and support each other in AAC implementation.
- To provide participants with actionable takeaways and resources to improve AAC practice in their respective contexts, with explicit focus on students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Presenters
Sarah Kinsella, MA CCC-SLP
Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting students with complex communication needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and has worked in the public school setting for 11 years. She also served as the district Assistive Technology Specialist for 7 years, working with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students with a variety of Assistive Technology and AAC needs. She is passionate about her field and thankful for the students with whom she works as they help her learn and grow along the way.
Sara Ayars, MS, CCC-SLP
Sara is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist with the Special Education Technology Center, and an adjunct professor at Western Washington University. With over 18 years of experience in public education, she specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting the communication needs of students ages 3 to 21 across diverse educational settings. Sara partners closely with educators, offering coaching and guidance to ensure comprehensive support for students with high support needs. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusion, promoting accessibility, and creating meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: pending