Tag: AAC

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference: a home that’s easier to navigate, a way to communicate that’s finally understood, the confidence to brush teeth, wash hair, or take a shower independently, or an adaptive tool that helps your child do something on their own for the very first time. This week, …

Communication plays a role in every part of our kids’ lives — how they share needs, connect with others, express themselves, and access learning. When communication doesn’t look like spoken words, families are often left navigating big questions about literacy, school support, and long-term independence. Maybe you’ve been told that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) ...

Eye gaze AAC is powerful technology — but understanding how it works is key to using it effectively. In this episode, experts break down how high-tech eye gaze systems use infrared lights, cameras, and specialized software to track eye movement and translate it into communication. We also discuss why eye gaze isn’t plug-and-play, why professional support ...

Ever daydream about a magical tool that could actually help your child learn in a way that works better for them — something that levels the playing field, supports organization, decoding, or expressing big ideas, and builds independence, too? You’re not alone. And guess what? The future of access isn’t some far-off dream, it’s already …

Have you ever tried to explain your child’s needs to a school team or doctor, only to realize they’ve never even heard of the disability? Or maybe you’re still figuring it out yourself — learning terms like “low incidence,” “CVI,” or “O&M,” and wondering how all of it fits into your child’s IEP? If that …

Communication is such a big part of life — it’s how we express our needs, make friends, share ideas, connect with others, and become more independent. For many kids with disabilities, speech and language delays are a reality, and they can impact nearly every part of school and social life. Whether it’s trouble with spoken …

Many of us as parents understand the desire for a miraculous fix to the challenges we face regarding our children’s education. We also understand there is no one miracle cure to what ails our educational system. The hope is that AI will revolutionize learning for our kids and create new ways of accessing learning that …