Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) is a relatively new field, but the tools used today are different from those of fifty years ago. We have gone back to the far reaches of our storage areas, brushed off the cobwebs and would like to share long-protected AAC devices from the early years of AAC in the late 70s and early 80s forward. This interactive display will allow individuals to view and experience devices and systems from when the field was in its fledgling state. Participants will not only view the devices but enjoy the short recorded snippets on key facts about the system or notes on its history. Knowing your roots helps to complete the picture of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going in the field of AAC. Please Note! Attendance or participation in this session will not be included in the total number of continuing education contact hours awarded for this event.
Dawn Jones has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education as a Physically & Otherwise Health Impaired teacher and consultant. For the past 25 years, she has been an Assistive Technology/Augmentative Alternative Communication Consultant at Oakland Schools. She has... Read More →
Ina Kirstein retired in 2009 as a Consultant, Assistive Technology. She spent 45 years as an educator in the area of Special Education. She was an innovator and visionary in Language Development and Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
Friday November 7, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am EST South Lobby
Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) is a relatively new field, but the tools used today are different from those of fifty years ago. We have gone back to the far reaches of our storage areas, brushed off the cobwebs and would like to share long-protected AAC devices from the early years of AAC in the late 70s and early 80s forward. This interactive display will allow individuals to view and experience devices and systems from when the field was in its fledgling state. Participants will not only view the devices but enjoy the short recorded snippets on key facts about the system or notes on its history. Knowing your roots helps to complete the picture of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going in the field of AAC. Please Note! Attendance or participation in this session will not be included in the total number of continuing education contact hours awarded for this event.
Dawn Jones has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education as a Physically & Otherwise Health Impaired teacher and consultant. For the past 25 years, she has been an Assistive Technology/Augmentative Alternative Communication Consultant at Oakland Schools. She has... Read More →
Ina Kirstein retired in 2009 as a Consultant, Assistive Technology. She spent 45 years as an educator in the area of Special Education. She was an innovator and visionary in Language Development and Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
Friday November 7, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am EST South Lobby
Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) is a relatively new field, but the tools used today are different from those of fifty years ago. We have gone back to the far reaches of our storage areas, brushed off the cobwebs and would like to share long-protected AAC devices from the early years of AAC in the late 70s and early 80s forward. This interactive display will allow individuals to view and experience devices and systems from when the field was in its fledgling state. Participants will not only view the devices but enjoy the short recorded snippets on key facts about the system or notes on its history. Knowing your roots helps to complete the picture of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going in the field of AAC. Please Note! Attendance or participation in this session will not be included in the total number of continuing education contact hours awarded for this event.
Dawn Jones has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education as a Physically & Otherwise Health Impaired teacher and consultant. For the past 25 years, she has been an Assistive Technology/Augmentative Alternative Communication Consultant at Oakland Schools. She has... Read More →
Ina Kirstein retired in 2009 as a Consultant, Assistive Technology. She spent 45 years as an educator in the area of Special Education. She was an innovator and visionary in Language Development and Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
Friday November 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EST South Lobby
Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) is a relatively new field, but the tools used today are different from those of fifty years ago. We have gone back to the far reaches of our storage areas, brushed off the cobwebs and would like to share long-protected AAC devices from the early years of AAC in the late 70s and early 80s forward. This interactive display will allow individuals to view and experience devices and systems from when the field was in its fledgling state. Participants will not only view the devices but enjoy the short recorded snippets on key facts about the system or notes on its history. Knowing your roots helps to complete the picture of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going in the field of AAC. Please Note! Attendance or participation in this session will not be included in the total number of continuing education contact hours awarded for this event.
Dawn Jones has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education as a Physically & Otherwise Health Impaired teacher and consultant. For the past 25 years, she has been an Assistive Technology/Augmentative Alternative Communication Consultant at Oakland Schools. She has... Read More →
Ina Kirstein retired in 2009 as a Consultant, Assistive Technology. She spent 45 years as an educator in the area of Special Education. She was an innovator and visionary in Language Development and Augmentative/Alternative Communication.
Friday November 7, 2025 1:30pm - 1:45pm EST South Lobby
