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Available resources
Technology and products related to AAC seems to improve and change every
day. It is difficult to keep up with all the latest products. The following
lists of both vendors and resource sites are just a sample of the many
resources available for AAC.
SUPPORT RESOURCES
The following resources may help you get started.
AAC Intervention
http://aacintervention.com
This site has many ideas and strategies for using AAC with children.
ABLEDATA
http://www.abledata.com
This searchable database includes over 29.000 assistive technology products.
Barkely Augmentative and Alternative Communication:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
http://aac.unl.edu/
This site includes AAC Device programming tutorials, definitions of
terms plus other pertinent resources.
Closing the Gap
http://www.closingthegap.com
This online resource directory includes computer-related products for
individuals with special needs.
Do2learn.com
http://www.dotolearn.com/
This site includes information and resources as well as free picture
symbols to that can be downloaded. This site was primarily designed
for children with ASD but is useful for anyone needing visual supports.
Funding for Assistive Technology - The Family
Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/at/funding-at.html
This site provides a list of web links for funding assistive technology.
Linda Burkhart’s page
http://www.lburkhart.com/
This is an excellent site that provides basic information regarding
AAC provides links to many other useful sites.
AAC VENDORS
The following list includes many of the major vendors
of AAC products:
AbleNet
http://www.ablenetinc.com/
Products for students with disabilities
Adaptivation, Inc.
http://adaptivation.com/
Assistive technology and communication devices
Advanced Multimedia Devices Inc. (AMDi)
http://www.amdi.net/
AAC products
Assistive Technology, Inc.
http://assistivetech.com
AAC devices and software
Attainment Company, Inc.
http://www.attainmentcompany.com
Assistive technology, software, and training materials
Communication Aid Manufacturers Association (CAMA)
http://www.aacproducts.org/
Nonprofit association of the world’s major manufacturers of assistive
technology
Don Johnston, Inc.
http://www.donjohnston.com/
Educational resources utilizing technology
Dynovox Systems LLC
http://www.dynavoxsys.com
AAC products
Enabling Devices
http://www.enablingdevices.com/
Numerous products for AAC and assistive technology for individuals with
severe disabilities
Intellitools
http://www.intellitools.com/
Adaptive computer technology, both hardware and educational software
Mayer Johnson
http://www.mayor-johnson.com/
Products for AAC including the popular Boardmaker software
Prentke Romick
http://www.prentrom.com/
Variety of AAC devices and related products, along with a guidebook
on how to obtain funding for AAC devices
Zygo Industries, Inc.
http://www.toby-churchill.com/
AAC devices and products
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