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.
Episodes
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Join this conversation to receive excellent advice on how to focus on just "one thing" and leave a classroom better than you found it.
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Lauren Enders shares her thoughts on how to help other shift their mindset regarding the purpose of AAC which is for a person to say what they want to say when they want to say it...or NOT!
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Listening to Michele's stories of student success stories will bring what really really matters to the front and begin to plan a bright future for each student.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Mo has a lot to share on advocacy, keeping each team member child focused and help each one think about way to do "more & different" for the benefit of the student.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Barb and Cathy started regional and state Assistive Technology meetings that continue to this day. Listen in on how to be effective as an Assistive Technology leader in the schools.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
This conversations reveals nuggets of knowledge gained by being in the trenches for over 40 years!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Jane Farrall has been a leader and changemaker in our careers, in particular in the area of AAC and Literacy.
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Meet 6 AAC Users and hear what they want people to know about them. All of these AAC have different devices and alternative access methods. All of them have strong personalities and can't wait to tell you what they really think.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Jessica's story is powerful and demonstrates how toxic assumptions created walls. She then shared what helped her knock those walls down.
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
These educators are finding ways to increase AAC buy-in with staff, administrators and others students.