Talking With Tech AAC Podcast

Talking With Tech AAC Podcast


Latest Episodes

Bob Sagoo: Empowering an AAC User as a Parent
April 17, 2024

This week, Chris and Rachel interview Bob Sagoo! Bob is the father of Harchie, an 18-year-old young man with cerebral palsy who uses an AAC device with eye tracking to communicate (along with other mo

Beth Moulam & Joanna Holmes: Recognizing AAC Users as Multimodal Communicators
April 10, 2024

This week, we hear Chriss interview with Beth Moulam and Joanna Holmes! Beth is a master student, former Paraolympian, a Trustee of Communication Matters (a branch of ISSAC), and patron of a charity

Daniel O'Connor & Bradley Heaven: Creators of All Access Life, an Adaptive Product Nonprofit
April 03, 2024

This week, Chris interviews Daniel OConner and Bradley Haven of All Access Life! All Access Life is a nonprofit that showcases the latest trends and movements in adaptive products and assistive techn

Breea Rosas: Neurodivergent Affirming Practices for School-Based Practitioners
March 13, 2024

This week, we share Rachels interview with Breea Rosas! Breea is a school psychologist who works with educators on how they can implement neurodiversity affirming practices and neurodiversity affirmi

Kelley Coleman - Pushing Back Against an Incorrect AAC Evaluation
March 08, 2024

This week, Rachel interviews Kelley Coleman, speaker, author, and advocate! Kelley talks about her familys AAC journey and her role as the mother of Aaron, a complex communicator in the 4th grade who

Heidi Rabe - Supporting Switch Use for Clients with Complex Physical Needs
February 29, 2024

This week, Rachel interviews Heidi Rabe, an SLP who specializes in supporting AAC users with complex bodies who use switches and scanning to communicate! Heidi shares a wealth of information about sca

Caitlin Armstrong: Writing a Persuasive AAC Initiative Proposal for School District Admins
February 22, 2024

This week, Chris has a discussion with Caitlin Armstrong, an SLP in New Hampshire who contacted Chris asking about writing up an AAC Initiative proposal for her K-5 school district! Chris breaks down

Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA Recap 2024 (Part 2)
February 15, 2024

This week, Rachel and Chris continue their discussion about the highlights and takeaways from ATIA 2024! They share some of their favorite presentations and poster sessions from Lauren Enders, Brenda

Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA 2024 Recap (Part 1)
February 08, 2024

This week, we share Part 1 of Chris and Rachels recap of their recent trip to ATIA 2024! Chris and Rachel discuss a recent change to ATIAs venue, share resources and takeaways from the conference, t

Mercy Wolverton: Solving Real-World Problems with 3D Printers
January 31, 2024

This week, we share our interview with Mercy Wolverton! Mercy is a student at George Mason University who learned how to use her 3D printer in high school during a senior project seeking to solve real