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Resources for Decision Makers using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

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Online Choice Board

  • Cboard is an AAC web app for children and adults with speech and language impairments, aiding communication with symbols and text-to-speech.

Visuals2Go

  • Visuals2Go is an ALL-IN-ONE Educational app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties.

Verbal Me

  • An easy-to-use AAC and choice board app was suggested and edited by special needs teachers and parents to help nonverbal kids participate in class and at home. Users tap a button and the device speaks the button text aloud in either a boy’s or girl’s voice. Screen choices include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock, skip counting, opposites, world map, US coins, bullying, getting dressed, using the bathroom, seasons, emotions, BINGO, body parts, life cycle of a butterfly, custom screens with editable text and pictures.

Podcast on AAC & SDM: https://goodthingsinlife.org/031/.

SDMPA

SDMPA

Supported Decision Making Pennsylvania (SDMPA), created through a partnership with Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) and Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley (JFSLV) will serve transition age youth with disabilities and their families. While both organizations provide services and programs in the Lehigh Valley, SDMPA will allow the agencies to expand their reach and serve individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth.

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General Supported Decision Making external resources.

  Supported Decision-Making Guides www.supporteddecisionmaking.org  Alternatives to Guardianship www.disabilityrightspa.org Supported Decision-Making and Self Determination  https://selfdetermination.ku.edu/supported-decision-making/  ACLU SDM Resource Library (self-assessment, evaluating competence) https://www.aclu.org/other/supported-decision-making-resource-library

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