Got a Communication Aid - Now What?

Bringing you this two-part practical workshop

Develop a practical plan with interactive strategies to support the use of comprehensive communication aids such as multilevel communication books and electronic aids and apps.

This workshop is for any person who is:

• new to the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• who manages a caseload of current and potential AAC users
• learning to embrace a comprehensive AAC system
• who is a member of an AAC user’s support network, and would like to learn ways that support AAC use.

This workshop will cover:

• The different types of communication aids and their purposes
• How use comprehensive communication aids effectively
• Goal-setting for improved AAC use
• Planning for sustained AAC

Requirements:

Attendance at both live workshop sessions is required.

1. Trialling the communication aid with an AAC user
2. Setting a communication goal that utilises AAC strategies

Access to technology to access the workshop via video conference (zoom) is required to attend the workshop.

Workshop Dates and Times:

Session 1:  October 11th, 10:00am - 12:30pm 

Session 2:  October 25th, 10:00 - 12:30pm 

Please note* These times are Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

**Please check your Australian timezone!**

Registration Price Includes:

• 2 x Live Online Workshops capped at 10 people per group to ensure time for individual participation; And
• Access to a 1:1 consultation with the workshop facilitator within 6 months of the workshop to discuss your individual needs and questions; Plus
• A 10% discount on any communication aid purchased through Scope's Non-electronic Communication Aid Service

See our flyer here

About the Presenter:

This workshop is facilitated by Liz Weston. 

Liz is a speech pathologist who has spent most of her career working with people who experience communication support needs. Liz currently works for the Non-Electronic Communication Aid service in Victoria. Liz’s current areas of focus are working with electronic and non-electronic communication aids, training and capacity building for use of targeted and comprehensive communication aids and        positive behaviour support.

Cancellations and Refunds

Registration is only confirmed upon full payment of fee. To access discounted rate for members you must be logged into your AGOSCI member account prior to registration. 

Please Note* All registrations incur a 3.5% paypal fee that can't be refunded

• 96.5% refund until 30 days before event.
• 46.5% refund between 8-29 days before event. 
• No refunds within 0-7 days of event start date.

Applications for registrations are subject to final approval by AGOSCI to ensure fair and equal access to events across organisations. Waitlist registrations will be taken upon all positions being filled.