Awe and Wonder Podcast: AAC & AT

Are you losing the human connection in the midst of data collection? Join Brenda and Sarah as they talk with inspirational people who create awe and wonder in unique ways. “Wonder inspires the wish to understand; awe inspires the wish to let shine, to acknowledge and to unite.” Ulrich Weger & Johannes Wagemann (sourced from Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown) Participants will hear first hand accounts from people supporting students with complex needs. Assistive Technology, Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) and IEP goals are discussed, but human connection is highlighted throughout this engaging series.

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Karanveer Singh is an AAC User and contributor to the Special Education Technology Center who recently won the 2024 Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture. In this episode he is joined by his mother, KP Singh, and his family friend and OT Rose Racicot. KP, Rose and Karanveer talk to us about the role Karanveer's Indian culture, language and family values play in his life and his experience living in both India and Washington. Note: For the purposes of this podcast some periods of silence during which Karanveer is composing his messages using his AAC system have been edited.
 
Resources: 2024 Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hyBPF7-dWU&t=1s 
My AAC Journey: Switches to Eye Gaze to Infinity with Karanveer Singh https://youtu.be/Wq0iLIviL-o?si=za_R64gc-cYKGN-7 
Effortless Design: Eye Gaze Features Explored in Adobe Illustrator- Karanveer Singh https://youtu.be/FsFvXlUV9D8?si=RwjazJtclRmEVxTE 
Breaking Barriers: Movie Editing with Alternative Access https://youtu.be/CDareDn-Je0?si=nCbpsC8UMJu3Sbtt
Tobii Dynavox Eye Gaze Systems https://us.tobiidynavox.com/
Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/

Monday Mar 11, 2024

Maria De Leon is an SLP in Southern California who specializes in AAC. She, along with two other SLPs, started a website called Bilingue AAC, which is packed with resources for parents, teachers, and SLPs who work with bilingual students. Maria reminds us that speaking multiple languages is part of a student's identity and culture and it is critical to take this into consideration with AAC assessment and implementation.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
BilingueAAC BilingueAAC is set to provide bilingual AAC resources to families and professionals that work with bilingual AAC users.
PrAACtical AAC PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties. 
Cultural-Linguistic AAC: Bilingual Literacy and AAC :https://praacticalaac.org/featured-posts/cultural-linguistic-aac-bilingual-literacy-aac/
Diverse AAC @diverseaac Provides a chart of AAC systems in various languages. AAC app/Device Crosswalk: https://airtable.com/appoMuxhQEeROuLpp/shrViK9VEIP58GJhH/tblw0LUpFpVgg69mr/viwDZwqUflgQZjlZB?blocks=hide 
Bookshare.org Bookshare provides access to digital books that can be read aloud with text-to-speech for eligible students. 

Monday Mar 04, 2024

In this episode focused on cultural responsiveness, parents Tasha and Wolf share their experiences raising their daughter who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and the immense supports they have received along the way through their reservation, beginning with schooling at 6 months of age.
 
Resources based on discussion in this episode: 
SMA information: https://www.mda.org/disease/spinal-muscular-atrophy
Head Start services: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/about/head-start
Inclusive playgrounds: https://www.inclusiveplaygrounds.net/facts-of-inclusivity.html
Native American advocacy groups: https://nativeamericatoday.com/political-organizations-and-advocacy-groups/
Making worksheets accessible: https://youtu.be/8cRfRPTy_iY?si=ff2hGcjz1iXMyqfW
International Day of Acceptance: https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-acceptance/ 

Monday Feb 26, 2024

Jordyn is an SLP who is passionate about cultural responsiveness and representation. She talks about attending a predominantly white school and later a historically black college or institution and how those experiences helped her become an advocate for herself and for others. 
Mentioned in this podcast: 
jrctheslp.com
The Color Of Autism Foundation https://thecolorofautism.org/

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024

Danielle Van Dusen is an Assistive Technology Specialist with Open Doors for Multicultural Families, an organization in Washington State that supports and partners with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.
https://opendoorswa.org/

Monday Feb 12, 2024

Toi and Carrisa are parents to their young daughter with complex needs and an older son who is typically developing. In this podcast they candidly share experiences of bias they've faced when getting services for their daughter and examples of what providers can do differently to help all families feel comfortable and heard.

Monday Feb 05, 2024

Dr. Renaldo Fowler works for the Arizona Center for Disability law. He tells us about the African American Conference on Disabilities that addresses the intersection between race and disability and about the importance of having a safe space for good conversations.
Mentioned in this podcast: African American Conference on Disability https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/african-american-conference-on-disabilities/

Monday Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Scott, Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, talks to us about cultural humility, tools providers can add to their cultural responsiveness toolbox, and the importance of knowing our students and families.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Textbook: Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/culturally-responsive-practices-in-speech-language-and-hearing-sciences-1
Website: Leaders Project https://www.leadersproject.org/

Monday Nov 20, 2023

Chris talks to us about access to keyboards, the 80/20 rule for teaching, model the core and spell the fringe, and authentic ways to engage through literacy.

Monday Nov 13, 2023

Drew describes herself as a sassy, creative, outgoing lady with a side of disability. She describes the important role literacy plays in her life and encourages new AAC users to not give up.

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