Accepting Proposals for SAAC 2018!


CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Topics could include:

  • AAC Implementation
  • Core Vocabulary
  • Vocabulary Selection
  • Access Methods
  • Motor Planning
  • Aided Language Simulation 
  • AAC Apps
All content should be 50 minutes in length.

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