I am trying to get a handle on appropriate behavioral interventions for kids with severe physical and communication impairments. My son is now in third grade....
I think Josh and I are going to plan a Communication Partner Training Party after the holidays. How empowering this will be for him to help create the training...
Hi PACT - Too many students are subjected to abusive restraint and seclusion in school. Congress is addressing this horrific practice. Here's the scoop: ...
From Super AAC Mom, Robin Hurd: hi everyone, I want to tell you about an important survey being conducted by the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT)...
Has anyone used the IPOD or IPhone turned into a communication device? What do you think of it? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Looking for help on sending pdf fillable forms with submit button that wil send pdf form complete - Own Acobat 7 and 8 professional, trial 9 but am unable to...
Hi, I've been hooked up with PACT for over a year and read most all of the postings, but don't really contribute. My 7 yr. old son is autistic and non-verbal....
Please share information onlist. I would love to hear more about it! I am thinking about using it as a supplement for when my daughter and I are out and...
Hi all. Just wanted to share: On Saturday, our son Josh will turn 21 and today we took him to the store to get his input into his birthday gift. He has been...
Hi from RJ (that guy that does the special needs technology)! It is almost the holiday season and I do have several things that would make great gifts! A quick...
This - just after Quinn's teacher said she doesn't think we should try "new device" Cowriter ... Thank goodness for those who preservere. Wendy BRUSSELS - A...
hi was was wondering if the users of augmentative devices that are older could tell me how long it takes and how hard it is to program more complicated things...
Hi Just wondering is Bookshare free to adults with disabilities? Does my doctor, or an SLP need to fill out paper work if I'm a individual? I looked on their...
It's that time of year to say "thanks" to the teachers, therapists and colleagues who say it with symbols. Giving Greetings offers some great new appreciation...
I am on a Intel Mac Pro which is running Snow Leopard. Today I discovered when I am typing with CoWriter, the sentences does not transfer to Microsoft word....
For Sale: 1989 Ford E150 Club Wagon o Partial Dropped Floor o Braun Side Wheelchair Lift o Power Sliding Side door with ext. switch o Hand Controls o Electric...
hi i was wondering if anyone knows where i can find out the law in new york state if the district provides the augmentative device are they allowed to collect...
If you know of someone who would like to learn more about our work around microboards, cooperatives and person centered planning - attend our free online...
Hello,Merry Christmas I am surprised to find a company (Uicshop) that there is a good promotion on Christmas. It sell electronic product. There mainly contain...
We need some advice for ideas on how to mount a communication device on my son's power wheelchair ALONG WITH a joy stick and a tray. This is posting a bit of a...
Hi Everyone, Are there any schools in the US that have good AAC programs, full time or short sessions? I am looking for a good place to get help for my...
Hi, does anyone know of a good pschologist to administer a non verbal IQ test for my 8 yo son, I am thinking of putting him back into public school and want to...
Hello Everyone, Check out this amazing AAC research project and corresponding website. Please forward liberally. -Sam penn state logo We wanted to share with...
Hi RJ: Thanks for sending out the link to your site. Your devices do look very affordable. I'll keep them in mind along with our assessment being done in the...
HI, RJ Cooper here. I'm always disappointed that you guys on the PACT don't seem to recognize my out-of-pocket AAC devices as viable or practical or feasible...
We have a set of twins (kindergarten) who are having trouble in the classroom screaming and covering their ears. I think the noise in the room is too much for...
Hi everyone: Check this device out: http://www.taptotalk.com/index.aspx Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks, Nettie and Pam for you replies to my...
Any suggestions of a website I could send a friend of mine to learn about AAC without completely overwhelming them? It would need to include low tech, no-tech...