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October is AAC awareness month: AAC being Augmentative and Alternative Communication. If you haven't yet caught last year's CRAE lecture from Vikram Jaswal, we can't recommend it enough.

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Supporting nonspeaking autistic people's flourishing, Vikram Jaswal (3rd April 2025)
CRAE's 2025 annual lecture - Supporting nonspeaking autistic people's flourishing using collaborative cognitive science, with Prof. Vikram Jaswal
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October 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
callscotland.org.uk
Did you know we have a free book filled with communication games and activities? Download the full 71-page PDF book or individual activities:

bit.ly/3YBwWSA 

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October 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
callscotland.org.uk
Did you know that in the ‘Events’ section of our AAC Scotland website, there are links to our current and previous AAC courses, webinars and AAC learning opportunities with other organisations?

https://bit.ly/4pPwhtP 

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October 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
callscotland.org.uk
Did you know we have a set of resources designed to get you started using symbols across the curriculum? Have a look at our Symbols for All curricular resources and get ideas for using symbols to create communication opportunities.
All resources are free! https://bit.ly/symbols-for-all

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October 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Register at: conference.isaac-online.org

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ISAAC Conference
Get ready for an incredible ISAAC educational event during AAC Awareness Month 2024
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October 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Kevin Williams from USSAAC and ISAAC’s LEAD Committee invites you to join us for the ISAAC Virtual Event happening from October 28-29! ✨

Secure your spot! Conference registration is available at: conference.isaac-online.org

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October 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Patrick Regan from the ISAAC LEAD Committee invites you to join us for AAC Bingo at the ISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. EDT! 🌟

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October 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Patrick Regan from the ISAAC LEAD Committee invites you to join us for AAC Bingo at the ISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. EDT! 🌟

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October 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Esther Klang, Chair Of ISAAC’s LEAD Committee and VP of PWUAAC, invites you to the ISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. EDT! 🌟

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October 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Dr. Lateef McLeod will be hosting a Virtual Poetry Slam tomorrow at the ISAAC Virtual Event 2025 Pre-Conference Celebration starting at 12:00 p.m. EDT! ✍️

Register at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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October 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Please let me know your ideas to make it happen!

Please consider of joining the United States Society of AAC. United States Society of Augmentative Alternative Communication is the only society that work for and with family members , AAC communicators, and professionals.

– Mike Hipple #AACaware25
October 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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📧 Let us know you are raising AAC Awareness by emailing us at feedback@isaac-online.org. We will be sharing your submissions on our website!

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October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Check our website and social media to see how people are raising awareness in 2025! #AACaware25
September 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
callscotland.org.uk
In 2016, the Scottish Parliament passed legislation which entitles people with communication difficulties to be provided with communication equipment and support. To find out more about the legislation, guidance and the Scottish National AAC Pathway, visit: https://bit.ly/3NgXofo

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October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
callscotland.org.uk
Core words make up around 80% of what we say and are essential for communication. We have a range of communication boards free to download: https://bit.ly/3GBSsBP

Find out more about Core Words here: https://www.symbolsforall.org.uk/core-word-kit/
 
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October 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
callscotland.org.uk
Find free posters, guides and communication boards in the ‘Downloads’ section of the AAC Scotland website. For a Wakelet full printable symbol communication options categorised by symbol set, scroll down to the ‘Communication Boards’ then ‘Free Symbol Resources’: 
https://bit.ly/46OLHFQ
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October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
callscotland.org.uk
You can access sets of online learning modules on our AAC Scotland website. There are two sets, an introduction to AAC and a set specific to AAC in Education. They are free, and you even get a certificate of Professional Learning upon completion!

https://bit.ly/35lpIKB

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October 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
callscotland.org.uk
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding AAC. Find out the facts by visiting the ‘AAC Myths, Videos and Weblinks’ section of our AAC Scotland website.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
callscotland.org.uk
October is International AAC Awareness Month. Celebrated around the world to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and of the many different ways people communicate. The ISAAC theme for this year is “Innovation, Inclusion and Advocacy in AAC.”
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October 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Spreading awareness of alternative access methods and AAC.
I showed my mum, son, niece and nephew how you can use the free text-based AAC app, Vocable, on a mobile phone with head tracking.
Available for iOS & Android devices, touch & head tracking access, pre-stored phrases, keyboard.
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Collage of two photos, each showing a mobile phone displaying the Vocable AAC app on a mobile phone. On the left the button 'Please be quiet' is selected using head tracking access method and on the right the button 'I am hot' is highlighted, also with head tracking access method.
October 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM