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What Is AAC? |
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According to the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), “Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes all forms of
communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs,
wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures,
use symbols or pictures, or write.”
Our mission is to provide an Augmentative Alternative Communication system
that is affordable, reliable, and convenient so that you, your child,
your friend, or your family member is able to interactively communicate with others. Being able to express wants, needs, desires, and opinions, and being able to interact socially with others greatly improves the quality of life of all people. Those without a speaking voice have as much right to a “voice” and active participation in life as any other person.
Two million people in the United States have a communication disorder that impairs their ability to talk. (ASHA)
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