Webinar recording - Unemployment in AAC Users

Webinar recording 

Unemployment in AAC Users

Presented by Lance McLemore

Webinar overview

The ability to communicate quickly and clearly is a very important skill for everyone to have. Whether a person is an adept communicator has a tremendous influence over which opportunities they will have in their lives. This webinar will address the lack of employment opportunities for AAC users. It is a multi-layered problem: biases against AAC users’ abilities, physical barriers, lack of reliable transportation, etc. The primary goal of this webinar is to increase awareness of this problem and inspire people to start thinking about solutions.

Workshop details 

This is a recording of a webinar presented in 2023. 

Presenter

Lance McLemore has been using AAC for about 12 years. He got his first high tech communication aid whilst in university. Since getting access to AAC, his world has greatly expanded. His current language system is LAMP Words for Life on an Accent 1000, which he received in 2016.

He graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a BA in studio art and philosophy. He still makes art in various media: drawing, painting, and fiber art.

He currently works as an ambassador for the Prentke Romich Company and the Center for AAC and Autism. He attends AAC camps, workshops, conferences, schools, and universities to talk about and advocate for greater use and acceptance of AAC. His most important message is to remind people that the purpose of AAC is to make it easier to form relationships and increase inclusion in all spheres of life.

Disclosure

AGOSCI is grateful to Lance McLemore for presenting this webinar for our audience. 

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 AAC marketplace.

Registration and cancellation policy 

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 until 60 days before event

• 50% refund between 8-59 days before event

• No refunds within 0-7 days before 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.