Vermont AAC Summit 2026

Event Description:

This one-day conference focuses on sharing current information related to selecting, trialing, and procuring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. The content supports Speech-Language Pathologists to make informed decisions using the feature matching process and offers guidance in report-writing for successful device funding.

Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the important features of different communication devices from representatives of leading AAC device manufacturers. There will be dedicated time for participants to engage in hands-on exploration of current AAC technologies and speak to the device representatives directly.

Our presenters from the I-Team are Amy Starble and Ashley Couture.

Our device representatives are from Tobii-Dynavox, PRC-Saltillo, and NuMotion.

This conference is a collaborative effort of the Vermont I-Team and Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Additional Information

Who Should Attend:

This conference was created to reflect the AAC device procurement process from the perspective of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). We recognize that the content may be of interest to other team members and have opened the registration to all who wish to attend.

Price:

$150 per person ($130 per person for VSHA Members – contact membership@vsha.us to check your membership status)

Group Registration:

During the registration process you will have the opportunity to register multiple individuals to combine them onto one bill or invoice. Please ensure that you have all participants’ information available so you can complete the registration form for each person you would like included.

Food:

We will be providing coffee and pastries during the arrival time. We will also be providing a full lunch to all participants.

Parking:

Our venue is at the edge of the UVM campus with mostly on-street parking in the immediate vicinity. We have secured parking permits for the UVM campus lots, but please note that it may be necessary to walk 2 or 3 blocks from the parking lot to the venue. More information will be sent to registrants closer to the event.

Certificate of Attendance:

Participants attending the day will receive 5.5 professional development credit hours.

Questions?

For all questions, please contact Cassandra.Townshend@uvm.edu.