AAC-RERC Writer's Brigade: Bibliography

Rebecca Barbush

Lauren Baxter

David Chapple

Bill Geluso

Joe Hemphill

Mick Joyce

Matt Kim

Pamela Kennedy

Lateef McLeod

Tracy Rackensperger

Johana Schwartz

Tom Younkerman

Rebecca Barbush

Barbush, R. (2008). Williams thrives on evolution of AAC. Alternatively Speaking 9(3), 7.

Barbush, R. (2007). Eat, drink, and be merry. Riverwalk Journal 4(3). Retrieved from http://www.riverwalkjournal.org/vol4iss3/barbusheat.html.

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Lauren Baxter

Baxter, L. (2007). A Look at Telework AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(6), March 28, 2007

Baxter, L. (2007). Visual Scene Displays. SpeakUP 21(2), 5.

Blackstone, S., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Schwartz J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17(3), 5-6.

Baxter, L. (2006). The AAC-RERC: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Blackstone, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

Baxter, L. (2006). My New Life, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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David Chapple

Blackstone, S., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Schwartz J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17(3), 5-6.

Chapple D. (2006). What is the AAC-RERC? Alternatively Speaking, 8(3). 7.

Chapple, D. (2006). What is the AAC-RERC? PRC Newsletter, Ed. Therese Phelps, March 2006.

Chapple, D. (2006). In Search of the Seamless Interface, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006.

Chapple, D. (2006). My Love of Writing, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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Bill Geluso

Blackstone, S., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Schwartz J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17(3), 5-6.

Geluso, W. (2007). The Learning Experience. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 1.

________ (2007.) Learning from Role Models. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 4.

________(2007). Learning in Cyberspace. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 6.

Geluso, W. (September 2006). Announcing the ACETS Training Guide. Augmentative Communication News 18 (3), 14.

Geluso, W. (December 2005). Supplementing Residual Speech With High-Tech AAC. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 5-6.

Geluso, W. (2005). High-Tech AAC to Supplement Residual Speech. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. 7(1) http://www.connsensebulletin.com/bill.html 4/1/05.

________(2005). Communication Aids for Toddlers, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(4) http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000442242.cfm?x=b5Gfr0T,b2Qj2RhK

Geluso, B. (2004). Perspectives on employment: AAC-RERC Writers Brigade. Augmentative Communication News, 16(3), 1-4.

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Joe Hemphill

Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., & Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the front line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

Foster, L. & Hemphill, J. (2005, September 4). It is a Disgrace. The Fresno Bee, n.p. http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/lets_ed/story/11178324p-11930711c.html

Hemphill, J. The quest for my grade. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/findingmygrade.html

Hemphill, J. Making college happen. The ConnSENSE Bulleting, 8(3). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/attending%20college.html

Hemphill, J. (2008, January 14). Cutback plan may slice wrong way. Los Angeles Times, n.p. http://articles.latimes.com/2008/01/14/editorial_pages/le-monday14

Hemphill, J. (December 2005). Instructional Programs Teach Literacy to AAC Users. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 6-7.

Hemphill, J. (2005, February 7) ACETS Online Increases Employment Opportunities For People Who Use AAC. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 7(1). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joehacets.html

________ & Schwartz, J. (2005, January). First person: Literacy opens doors in communication. The Assistive Technology Journal, 106. Retrieved from http://www.atnet.org/journal/010102.htm

_________(2005) Expanding Possibilities. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joehemphillposs.html.

_________(2005) We all need to broaden horizons on what's normal. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(4) http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000451369.cfm?x=b5Gfr0T,b2Qj2RhK,w

________ (n.d.) Co-Writer and me. Retrieved from http://www.wheelingwriter.com/Essays%20to%20put%20on%20ww%20web%20site/Co-Writer.htm

________ (2004) Not one way to communicate. Alternatively Speaking, 7(1), 5. (2003, September 13). Cerebral palsy cannot silence my speech. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

_________ (2004). Exciting new AAC projects. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joeaac.html

_________(2004, August 28). Backup plans create havoc for disabled. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

_________(2004, November 13). We all need to broaden horizons on what's normal. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

_________(2003, November 22). Creative mind helps him to meet daily challenges. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

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Mick Joyce

Joyce, M. (2006) ACOLUG: AAC Online. Alternatively Speaking, 9(1), 7.

Joyce, M. (2006) Meet Mick Joyce, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

Joyce, M. (2007) Communication Performance Assessment: Monitoring and Simulating, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(6), March 28, 2007

Joyce, M. (2007). The scoop on the AAC-RERC. SPEAK UP, 22(2), 1-3. Retrieved from http://www.ussaac.org/speakup.html, February 13, 2008.

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Matt Kim

Kim, M. (2007). H. S. Sped Services of College SLD Students. Available from http://www.lulu.com/content/789392.

Kim, M. and Schwartz, J. (2006). Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Electronic Screen Media. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/wbshane.html.

Kim, M. (2006) Meet Matthew Kim, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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Pamela Kennedy

Kennedy, P. (2008). Next time, I'll be ready. Augmentative Communication News, 19(4), 4-5.

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Lateef McLeod

McLeod, L. (2006) Meet Lateef McLeod, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

McLeod, L (2007) Teaching Literacy Skills To Individuals With Complex Communication Needs ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 17{8},12

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Tracy Rackensperger

Blackstone, S. & Rackensperger T. (2004). Tools for Augmenting Interior Dialogue Augmentative Communication News, 16(4), 6.

Rackensperger, T. (in press). Experiences of People with Disabilities Seeking Employment Opportunities. [Masters Thesis]

Rackensperger, T., McNaughton D., & Krezman, & C. Williams, M. (in press). Learning to use an AAC device: The view of individuals who use AAC.

Rackensperger, T., McNaughton D., & Krezman, & C. Williams, M. (in press). Learning to use an AAC device: The view of parents of individuals who use AAC.

Rackensperger, T. (2007). Community, Support and AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 1.

_________ On the Balance. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 3.

_________ Learning through Trial and Error. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 4.

_________The Journey. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 6.

_________Transitions to Independence, Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 7.

Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

Rackensperger, T. (2006). My Story of Learning AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 8(3). 6.

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Reports Five-Year Plan. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 14, 14.

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Monitors Technology and Policy Developments. ConnSENSE Bulletin [On-line Publication]. Article link: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/acctracy.html

Rackensperger, T. (2004). The Full-Time Job of Getting a Full-Time Job. Speak UP, 19(3/4), 9.

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Webcasts. Retrieved January 18, 2005 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: AAC-RERC eNewsletter. Retrieved January 3, 2005 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Improving Interface Performance Efficiency between AAC and IT Systems. Retrieved December 20, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: New Medicare Webpage. Retrieved December 6, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Social Networks. Retrieved November 23, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Partners at ISAAC Conference. Retrieved November 8, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes for Adults with Aphasia. Retrieved October 24, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes for Beginning Communicators. Retrieved October 12, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Telework to Improve Employment Outcomes for AAC Users Retrieved September 13, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes and Intelligent Agents for Persons with Autism. Retrieved August 29, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Cell Phones and AAC. Retrieved August 16, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Communication Performance Assessment: Monitoring & Simulating AAC Device Use. Retrieved June 21, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Specialized AAC Vocabulary Research. Retrieved June 7, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). Central Florida Self-Determination Advocacy Council Retrieved June 5, 2004 from http://home.earthlink.net/~tdogucf

Rackensperger, T. (2004). Tracy Rackensperger, MA Retrieved June 5, 2004 from http://home.earthlink.net/~rackensperger

Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Technology and Policy Watch. Retrieved May 17, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2004). RERC Position as Liaison Between the RERC and ACOLUG. Retrieved May 10, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

Rackensperger, T. (2003). My College Experience. Alternatively Speaking, 6(1), 5.

Rackensperger, T., Williams, M., Krezman, C., & McNaughton, D. (2002). Learning to use AAC: An investigation of the experiences of AAC users. In Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), Minneapolis, MN; RESNA.

Rackensperger, T. (2002). Working a Conference. Alternatively Speaking, 6(2), 6.

Rackensperger, T. (2000). Growing Up with AAC. ASHA Leader, 5, 4-6.

Rackensperger, T. (December 2005). The Road to Full-Time Employment. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 8.

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Johana Schwartz

Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., Schwartz, J., and Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the Front Line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

_________, Ellenson, R., Schwartz, J., Williams, M. B. (2004). AAC Writers Brigade: An AAC- RERC Project. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

Hemphill, J. & Schwartz, J. (2005, January). First person: Literacy opens doors in communication. The Assistive Technology Journal, 106. Retrieved from http://www.atnet.org/journal/010102.htm

Schwartz, Johana (2004). Spread the Word. Alternatively Speaking, 7(1), 7.

_________(2004). Specialized AAC Vocabulary. Alternatively Speaking, 7(2), 7.

_________(2004). AAC Writers Brigade. Cultural Awareness Seminar, Presentation at Stanford University, 14 April.

_________(2004). A CSUN Odyssey. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2), 21 April. http://www.consensebulletin.com/csun04.html

________ (2004). AAC Wrtiers Brigade. Residential Education, Presentation at Stanford University, 13 May.

_________ (2004). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Fired Up. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2), 23 May. http://www.consensebulletin.com/johana2.html.

_________ (2004, June). Bubbly Ball. Speak UP, 19, 11.

_________ (2004). Disability. Disorientation Guide. Stanford Community for Peace and Justice. Pending

_________ (2004) AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: An innovative project to employ writers who use AAC technology . AT Journal. 106 http://www.atnet.org/journal/010101.htm.

________(2005) Writers Brigade to Disseminate AAC-RERC Activities, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(2) http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000344168.cfm?x=b11,0,w

________Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

________(2005) Transitions: Straight Talk Augmentative Communication News 17(1) 14-15.

________(2005) A Call to Write Alternatively Speaking 8(1) 5.

Schwartz, J. (2005). Writers Brigade: Innovative Project for AAC Users. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 14 (49), 19.

Schwartz, J. (December 2005). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: Purpose, Function, and Outcome. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 3-4.

Schwartz, J. (2005) Critical Biography of Hugh Quigley. Irish-American West, Western Institute of Irish Studies. org. http://www.wiisonline.org/resources.php?type=bio&file=Quigley.xml. 2/20/06

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Tom Younkerman

Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., & Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the front line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

________, Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., Younkerman, T., & Geluso, B. (2004). Perspectives on employment: AAC-RERC Writers Brigade. Augmentative Communication News, 16(3), 1-4.

Younkerman,, T. (December 2005). WebCrawler - Taking AAC Devices to a New Level. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 9-10.

Younkerman, T. (2005). WebCrawlers – Taking AAC Devices to a New Level. In Press.

_________ (2005). ConnSENSE Review: DynaVox Series 4 DV4. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/revdv4.html.

_________ (2004, June). What's new at the AAC-RERC? Speak UP, 19, 9.

_________ (2004). Telework to improve employment outcomes. Augmentative Communication News, 16(4), 7.

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