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Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for AAC

October 16 @ 12:00 pm

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Learn about elements of AAC systems that should be taken into consideration when working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Additionally, this presentation will briefly discuss how to program and integrate AAC systems so that they are reflective of the individual user and the user’s community.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…

1. Understand why cultural competence is important when working with individuals who use AAC devices.

2. Identify at least three ways to center the user’s identity when programming an AAC device.

3. Identify and acknowledge clinical limitations of cultural and linguistic considerations when working with AAC users. Zoom captioning will be available.

To request reasonable accommodations, please email tue50065@temple.edu by October 1, 2024.

Details

Date:
October 16
Time:
12:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://temple.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sEgcLBhiTjeSHIliOer0zQ#/registration

Organizer

TechOWL
Phone:
800-204-7428
Email:
TechOWL@temple.edu
Website:
https://techowlpa.org

Venue

Online with Zoom