AAC Websites
PrAACticalAAC blog
by Carole Zangari
The blog shares information about implementing AAC strategies, provides resources, and discusses news of interest to the AAC community. Carole Zangari, a professor and SLP, oversees the blog and regularly contributes content. The posts are created in a very user-friendly format and with accessible language. A rich tagging system makes it easy to find entries on any topic related to AAC. Most entries include multiple links to additional information. There is a new post daily, a video of the week, and a weekly Link Up post of community entries.
PrAACticalAAC Link Up
by Carole Zangari
Once a week the PrAACtical AAC site invites readers to share a link to their own AAC-related content, product, etc. Complete the short form with the basic information that you think would be useful to others in the AAC community. Your link will be posted once it is reviewed by the site moderator.
The AAC Coach
by Kate McLaughlin
The AAC Coach website includes over 100 engaging, graphic documents, each with a specific focus related to good AAC practices. The 1-page documents can be posted as a reminder for adults, shared with team members as part of learning about AAC, or used as a guide to instruction and intervention. Sign in is required to access the free resources, which are added to regularly. Some of the materials are also available in Spanish.
Comprehensive Literacy for All
by Jane Farrall
Jane is a well-known expert in the area of comprehensive literacy instruction for students with complex communication needs and significant disabilities. This site has research-based content that is geared towards application, so it is very functional.
Project Core Professional Development
The Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, Department of Health Sciences, UNC-Chapel Hill
The Project Core modules are a series of videos focused on improving AAC skills of students with high support needs. The modules focus on core vocabulary and range from 6 to 22 minutes in length. Facilitator guides and full documentation of the trainings make them perfect for professional development of instructional assistants or others working with these students.