North America
Journal article
Nothing about AAC users without AAC users
This article argues for the meaningful inclusion of people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It advocates for AAC users to be leaders and co-creators in research, technology development and professional training because they have the best insights into their needs and potential solutions.
Journal article
External challenges for individuals who need or use AAC who are learning language: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions
This article highlights the external barriers that may impact the language learning of people who need or use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including barriers related to AAC tools. It identifies opportunities and priorities for future research and technology development to reduce these barriers and better support language learning.
Journal article
A personal commentary about disability inclusion, and representation in research
This paper is a personal commentary about disability inclusion and representation in research. The author describes the critical need for diverse researchers as the generators of the science of augmented and alternative communication; diverse individuals as study participants; and diverse representation in the knowledge translation materials we produced and disseminated about the research.
Video
Customised Employment series
In this video series, Customised Employment is discussed with a focus on its first step, Discovery. Discovery is a process that helps uncover a person’s interests and strengths and identify workplace conditions that will help the person to thrive in an work environment.
Journal article
Barriers and facilitators to accommodations in the workplace for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): a systematic review
Workplace accommodations can reduce barriers to employment for people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), however, the lack of accommodations continues to challenge participation in employment. This systematic review identified and analysed barriers and facilitators to implementing workplace accommodations for adults who use AAC. It found environmental barriers related mainly to attitudes and technology...