Northwest Augmentative Communication Society (NWACS)

Highlight from the NWACS website! Past AAC Learning Networks Link to this page: https://lnkd.in/gEEgezxg #AAC #AugComm #NWACS #AACresources #NWACSresources . [Image 1 text: Highlight from the NWACS website! On-Demand! Catch up on what you missed! 2024 Recordings. (image of a computer screen with the Past AAC Learning Networks page on the NWACS website showing on the screen) Image 2 text: About this Page: We held eight (8) AAC Learning Network events in 2024! Did you miss one (or more)? Catch up on what you missed! Find information about most past NWACS AAC Learning Networks, including links to recordings and handouts on this page.]

Literacy in Action! Literacy skills are integrated into most aspects of life today. One everyday way the need for literacy skills comes up is employment. What other ways do you use literacy skills when looking for, securing, and maintaining employment? What words/concepts do you need to understand when engaging in job-related activities? What words do you need to be able to communicate regarding your job search or job-related activities? #LiteracyInAction #AACandLiteracy #NWACS #AAC . [Image text: Literacy in Action: Employment - CREATE résumé, CV, and/or Letter of Intent - SEARCH and LOCATE job opportunities - EVALUATE the job requirements and duties; COMPARE to skill set - CONTACT person hiring to express interest - COMPLETE and SUBMIT applications]

Please gift us a moment of your time and take our survey! We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about NWACS. This survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Feedback and input from our NWACS community is important. Your answers will help shape the future of NWACS. We appreciate your time and input! Link to survey: bit.ly/NWACSsurvey2024 . [Image text: Help NWACS improve! Please take our survey. (Image of a computer monitor showing the top of the survey.) bit.ly/NWACSsurvey2024]

NWACS Shop is closing December 31, 2024 We will be closing the fundraising NWACS Shop at the end of 2024. So if you have had your eye on any items, now is the time to order! We will have NWACS Shop "pop-ups" in 2025. Keep an eye out for announcements letting you know when the shop is open Thank you for supporting NWACS! Link to the NWACS Shop (or at the link in our bio): aac.spiritsale.com/ #NWACS #AAC #NWACSshop #supportNWACS #promoteAAC . [Image text: NWACS Shop. [a "closing soon sign" image] Get your order in! The NWACS Shop is closing December 31st. Shop to support NWACS. Wear to promote AAC. aac.spiritsale.com]

Highlight from the NWACS website! AAC / AT Glossary Link to this page: nwacs.info/glossary #AAC #AugComm #NWACS #AACresources #NWACSresources . [Image 1 text: Highlight from the NWACS website! AAC / AT Glossary Image 2 text: About this Page: The world of augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) is filled with - acronyms, - jargon, and - terminology. Use this page to help learn the meaning of some common AAC and AT terms.]

Have you taken our 2024 survey? If you haven't yet, please gift us a moment of your time! We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback about NWACS. This survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your answers will help shape the future of NWACS. Your time and input are greatly appreciated! Link to survey: bit.ly/NWACSsurvey2024 . [Image text: We value your feedback! Please take our survey. (Image of a computer monitor showing the top of the survey.) bit.ly/NWACSsurvey2024]

Literacy in Action! Literacy skills are integrated into most aspects of life today. One everyday way the need for literacy skills comes up is education. What other ways do you use literacy skills when engaging in educational activities and settings? What words/concepts do you need to understand when engaging in learning activities? What words do you need to be able to communicate regarding your learning and education? #LiteracyInAction #AACandLiteracy #NWACS #AAC . [Image text: Literacy in Action: Education -TAKE IN, COMPREHEND, EVALUATE, SUMMARIZE, and USE new information on a variety of topics -SEEK OUT, EVALUATE, and SELECT additional educational opportunities (e.g., class selection, continuing/higher education, etc.)]

Today is Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Communication is included as a basic human right (article 19). Learn more about Human Rights Day at: https://lnkd.in/eT_DrHag #HumanRightsDay #communicationIsAHumanRight . [Image 1 text: December 10th is Human Rights Day. 2024 theme: Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. Image 2 text: #HumanRightsDay Communication is a Human Right. Join us in acknowledging the importance and relevance of human rights in the everyday lives of all.]

NEW on the NWACS blog: More Than One Way to Read Books Together Casey shares some examples of what reading together can look like. Link to read it (or at the link in bio): https://lnkd.in/gZ_Fkbz2 #AAC #NWACS #NWACSblog #sharedReading #AACandLiteracy

The December NWACS newsletter is out! Are you subscribed to the NWACS mailing list? Keep up with NWACS news and announcements. Learn about our new resources and upcoming events. Get a heads-up about new articles published on our blog. And more! Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gz-eHcim Check out our December newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g3XZJB59 #AAC #AugComm #AssistiveTech #NWACS #NWACSnews . [Image text: NWACS News Subscriber Newsletter. Are you subscribed to our mailing list?” www.nwacs.info/#subscribe]