Posts Tagged ‘AAC’
AAC users have attendees on their feet at AGOSCI 2019
Sep
The AGOSCI Conference 2019 was held for the first time in WA and you could feel the energy and positive vibe from attendees and exhibitors as you entered the doors to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. The focus of presentations this year was on three main themes; ‘Building Connections’, ‘Changing Practice’ and ‘Building Your […]
Communication that Breaks Down Barriers
Aug
Our Speech Pathology team offers communication device hire, services for schools and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) training. ILC’s team members are experienced and skilled in AAC options and we can assist people in achieving their communication goals. You can contact us by phone, email, have an appointment in person or by video conference. Call […]
Helping to create communication accessible communities
Aug
The Independent Living Centre WA would like to wish everyone a happy Speech Pathology Week for 2017! This year’s theme is ‘Communication access: Everyone gets the message!’ Communication access is about creating a world where people with complex communication needs can communicate successfully with everyone, a world where everyone gets the message! Speech Pathology Australia […]
Independence through Literacy- Never too early, Never too late!
Sep
How do literacy skills impact on our lives? I see a close link where literacy skills can contribute towards independence. Being able to spell allows you to speak your mind. It allows you to interact and connect with others, like sending an email or posting on Facebook. Being able to read gives you access to […]
Ask Yourself…. What am I assuming?
Feb
With the beginning of a new school year upon us, it is a perfect time to consider our belief systems and challenge our society’s paradigms about disability. Ask yourself these questions. What do you think when you hear ‘intellectual disability’, ‘low functioning’, ‘severe sensory impairments’, ‘non-verbal’…? What assumptions do you make based on a person’s […]
Variety Motor Mouth Camp
Oct
Have you heard of the Variety Mouth Camp? Some of our staff are thrilled to be volunteering at this exciting event this week. The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is a five day camp for children with complex communication needs who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. It will be held at Point Walter from […]