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Category Archives: Dynavox
Teens Shy to use AAC in Public? Check out Selena Gomez!
From Lon over on No Limits to Learning. To all of you out there struggling to learn and teach the use of dynamic devices for AAC:Here is a must-see for any hesitant users that are teens and think it is … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, assistive technology, Dynavox, George Lopez, Selena Gomez, social skills and AAC
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Teens Shy to use AAC in Public? Check out Selena Gomez!
From Lon over on No Limits to Learning. To all of you out there struggling to learn and teach the use of dynamic devices for AAC:Here is a must-see for any hesitant users that are teens and think it is … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, assistive technology, Dynavox, George Lopez, Selena Gomez, social skills and AAC
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Use Fun Activites to Integrate AAC and School Curriculum
How do you teach a crystal-making project using a Dynavox V?I sat down with an SLP last week and we began to piece together the elements of a science activity using a Dynavox V that a girl has recently acquired to accommodate her speech. (Note: these i… Continue reading
From Recipes to Rockets: AAC – Part 2
The process of funding a device, the SLP report, Medicaid applications, etc. can be daunting for some. Put on top of that, the time invested in the trials and matching an appropriate device, and you can be sure that when you see the device in a student… Continue reading
Posted in assisitive technology, Dynavox, Funding AAC, Medicaid Issues
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From Recipes to Rockets: Building a Fun Foundation for AAC use
One of my biggest thrills is getting to be there when students get their “voice”. It is extra special when it happens over the holidays, making them ones to remember. I have been working with a speech pathologist and a family for over a year trialing … Continue reading
Posted in assistive technology, designing AAC Activities, Dynavox, Trialing AAC
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Dynavox has Merged with Blink Twice!
Industry Leaders have Joined Forces to Better Serve Individuals with Speech, Language and Learning Disabilities.DynaVox Mayer-Johnson has announced they have merged with Blink Twice, effective today, July 6, 2009. DynaVox and Blink Twice are now one co… Continue reading
Posted in AAC, assisitive technology, Blink Twice Tango, Dynavox, Tango
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Augie Nieto’s Inspiring Story and Use of EyeMax on The Today Show
Augie Nieto, fitness entrepreneur, appeared on The Today Show yesterday (video below). Diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s Disease several years ago, Augie has been raising money for research. He now uses a trackball to access the computer with his feet. He de… Continue reading
Posted in Augie Nieto, Dynavox, EyeMax, Lou Gherig's Disease
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AAC Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”
I received this email from Dynavox today on some AAC exposure on the NBC Today Show:”Today, March 30, AAC solutions will be highlighted on NBC’s Today Show. The segment features Augie Nieto, vice president and co-chairman of the ALS division of the MDA… Continue reading