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AAC ORGANIZATIONS

ussaac.org
USSAAC (United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) USSAAC is the only national association in the U.S. specifically designed to address the needs of persons who are either severely speech impaired or unable to speak. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to methods of communication that enhance (augment) or replace (alternative) conventional forms of expression.

isaac-online.org ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) The mission of ISAAC is to promote the best possible communication for people with complex communication needs. The organization has chapters in 15 countries.

aac-rerc.com
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Communication Enhancement is a national project funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Its purpose is to improve technologies that further the development of communication, language, natural speech, discourse skills, and literacy of persons with significant communication disorders. There are 7 partners: Augmentative Communication, Inc. (that's us), Boston Children's Hospital, Duke University, University of Nebraska, Penn State University, Temple University and the University of Buffalo - New York.

aac.unl.edu
The Barkley Augmentative and Alternative Communication Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosts this site, which contains demographic information, device tutorials, academic resources, vocabulary lists, presentations by faculty and more.

ACOLUG
ACOLUG is a LISTSERV created to assist people who use augmentative communication, their friends and families to discuss issues related to augmentative communication, such as equipment, funding, learning techniques and supports.

CAMA
Communication Aid Manufacturers Association is a nonprofit organization of leading manufacturers of AAC software and hardware. The site contains links to manufacturer's web pages. Regional workshops are also listed.

VIKOM (Note: This site is not translated in English.)
The Danish Resource Centre on Communication and Multiple Disabilities concerning Children and Young People without Spoken Language (VIKOM) serves the whole country of Denmark. The aim of the Centre is to support professionals working with children and young people with multiple disabilities with complex communication needs so these individuals gain access to available aids, forms and methods of communication so they can be understood. Forty trained resource professionals from different counties and municipalities and from various professional fields and sectors are working to initiate developments in their local area. Activities include (1) arranging annual follow-up trainings and conferences, (2) publishing newsletters and other informational materials and (3) serving as consultants to local development projects.

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AAC DEVICE VENDORS

AbleNet Inc
AAC Devices (Digitized), Environmental Controls, Mounts, Switches, Books

Access first!
AAC Devices (Digitized), Computer Interfaces, Environmental Controls, Mounts, Switches, Books

ADAMLAB
AAC Devices (Digitized), Carrying case, Mounting Systems, Switches

Adaptivation Incorporated
AAC Devices (Digitized), Computer Interface, Environmental Controls, Mounts, Switches

AMDI Advanced Multimedia Devices
AAC Devices (Digitized), Carrying case, Switches, Custom Designing

Assistive Technology, Inc
AAC Devices (Synthesized), Software, Carrying case, Mounts, Switches

Attainment Company
AAC Devices (Digitized), Software, Books, Low-Tech AAC aids, Work-related activities, Videos

DynaVox System Inc
AAC Devices (Synthesized and Digitized)

Enkidu Research
AAC Devices (Synthesized and Digitized), Software, Carrying Case, Mounts, Switches

Gus Communications Inc.
Software

Mayer-Johnson Company
Software and low tech educational, material, Boardmaker, Speaking Dynamically

Prentke Romich Company
AAC Devices (Synthesized and Digitized), Carry cases, Mounts, Switches

Saltillo Corporations
AAC Devices (Synthezized and Digitized)

Words+
AAC Devices (Synthesized and Digitized), Carrying Cases, Mounts, Switches, Software

ZYGO Industries, Inc
AAC Devices (Synthesized and Digitized), Carrying Case, Switches, Mounts

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AAC-RELATED PRODUCT VENDORS

Abilitations
Adaptive Play and Therapy Materials: Auditory and visual effects, Seating, Mobility, Balance, Mats, etc.

Academic Communication Associates
Software: For children and adults with communication impairments
Therapy and assessment materials: For speech-language pathologists (e.g., tests, bilingual resources, apraxia resources, Dictionary of American Sign Language)

Brookes Publishing Co.
Books: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Exploring the Speech-Language Connection, Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Management of Severe Communication Disorders in Children and Adults (Second Edition), Speaking up and Spelling Out, Building Communicative Competence with Individuals Who Use AAC and many more.

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