Let's shift the mindset around explicit language and AAC! Learn how supporting access to explicit and taboo language/concepts impacts an AAC user's autonomy in communication. Examples of target vocabulary for each life stage, along with AAC programming considerations and implementation […]
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 […]
You received a funded device for your consumer- now what? Using an AAC device for the first time can be challenging and overwhelming for new AAC users and their teams. A great place to start is giving access to activities […]
Join Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living’s Supported Decision-Making project to learn about Supported Decision-Making (SDM), an empowering and less restrictive alternative to guardianship for individuals with disabilities. The session is designed for people with a disability, family members, educators, […]
Join Community Options for this storytelling event for advocacy and empowerment through employment. Join in person in Newtown or Pittsburgh, or virtually. Storytellers with disabilities will share their empowerment journeys as they discuss their personal paths to employment, the ups […]
Join the PEAL Youth Team for an inspiring presentation that explores the role of civic participation and how it can transform communities and empower individuals. Why Attend? Discover Your Power: Learn how your voice and actions can shape policies and […]
Adults who use AAC interact with various staff members across residential, day, and community settings. How do we support and empower the multifaceted team of individuals who work with this population in implementing AAC? This presentation will discuss coaching strategies, […]
The True Friendships Project at Values into Action is hosting this event featuring guest speakers that include self-advocates, their friends, support staff and disability advocates who will share their life experience with long-term friendships and tips on how to maintain […]
From the True Friendship Project, this session features guest speakers that include self-advocates, their friends, support staff and disability advocates who will share their life experience with long-term friendships and tips on how to maintain them. David Pitonyak– advocate, author, […]
The need for an Offender Registry and Incident Reporting in Pennsylvania will be discussed. From statistics we know that people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism are much more likely than the general public to be victims of abuse or violence. […]