Webinar overview 

Speech language pathologists have a limited amount of treatment time with individuals who have communication support needs in the clinical setting, which is insufficient to develop language skills alone. Therefore, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) implementation must be a team effort. This webinar will examine sustainable trans-contextual tools and strategies to optimise functional language and communication skill development during the AAC implementation process.

Learning outcomes

1. An understanding of the role of parents and caregivers in the AAC implementation process 
2. An understanding of the language gap present for individuals with communication support needs 
3. Able to identify at least three tools and strategies to enhance AAC implementation across contexts

Target audience

Speech pathologists, parents, guardians, caregivers, teachers, education assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. 

Workshop details 

• This is a LIVE 60 minute webinar, held online via Zoom

• There will be time for questions 

• A recording will be available for all attendees. If you do not wish to have your audio or video recorded, please keep your camera off, mic on mute and contribute with the Q & A box

• A recording will be available for purchase on demand for 3 months

Session date

Friday 6th June 2025 10am AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 

Timezones

VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS/QLD: 10am

SA/NT: 9.30am

WA: 8am

Presenter

Hannah Foley is an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist concentrating in the field AAC. Hannah focuses on AAC training and implementation to facilitate collaboration and effective implementation of AAC amongst all members of support teams of individuals with communication support needs. Beyond her daily work, Hannah provides national-level consultation on AAC-related topics. She is currently self-employed where she provides contract work within the AAC field, with a focus on training and implementation. Formerly, Hannah served as the Support and Implementation Specialist at Forbes AAC where she delivered clinical support to optimise the implementation of AAC systems, with a particular emphasis on CoughDrop. She began her career with Forbes AAC as the Content Creator, developing training and implementation assets to facilitate effective implementation of AAC systems by various AAC stakeholders.

Hannah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received her Graduate Certificate in AT with concentration in AAC from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in AT at George Mason University. She is a member of the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) and is a member of USSAAC's Awareness Committee.

Presenter disclosure

Financial: Hannah Foley receives income from contract work with PRC-Satillo. In addition, she receives income from independent consulting work. 

Disclosure

AGOSCI is grateful to Hannah for presenting this webinar to our AGOSCI community. 

AGOSCI acknowledges that differing views and opinions may be discussed throughout this webinar and may not always align with AGOSCI philosophies.

AGOSCI is an independent body and does not endorse individual products or brands.

AGOSCI acknowledges the presence and contributions of all suppliers and resources available in the Australian and International AAC marketplace.

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Updated May 2025

Registration is only confirmed upon full payment of fee. Please note total ticket price will include an additional $0.69 + 0.7% per transaction service fee. To access the discounted rate for members you must be logged into your AGOSCI member account prior to registration. 

• 100% refund minus the service fee ($0.69 + 0.7% per transaction) until 60 days before event
• 50% refund minus the service fee ($0.69 + 0.7% per transaction) between 8-59 days before event
• No refunds within 0-7 days before event start date
• If the event is cancelled by AGOSCI you will receive 100% refund including the service fee ($0.69 + 0.7% per transaction)

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.