AAC Adaptations for DeafDisabled Students
This presentation explores the vital role of AAC in empowering DeafDisabled individuals. We'll define key terms, discuss ethical considerations, and examine spoken language-based AAC programs. Highlighting ASL as a distinct language, we'll brainstorm ways to integrate its rich features into AAC. Real-world examples will showcase Deaf-friendly AAC solutions that enhance communication, independence, and inclusion.
Presented by
Anna received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. Anna is an ASHA certified SLP and Multilanguage Services Provider who has worked in public schools servicing Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from early intervention to age 22 from various backgrounds. Anna has extensive experience working with the D/HH population and is skilled in utilizing AAC. She is a proud spouse of a Deaf adult, parent of CODAs, and SLP. Anna is employed by Boston Public Schools, Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She will be receiving honorariums for this presentation with AbleNet, Inc.
Hannah received her Masters in Deaf Education from Boston University. She is ABA certified and is attending Northeastern University seeking her Doctorate in Teaching & Learning with a focus in DeafDisabled assessments (Spring 2026). She is certified as a Teacher of the Deaf, English as a Second Language, Severe Disabilities. Hannah has worked with students with various disabilities ages 3-22. She has enjoyed working with AAC devices to adjust them to be accessible for Deaf/HH individuals for school, on the job, and at home. Hannah is employed by Boston Public Schools, Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She will be receiving honorariums for this presentation with AbleNet, Inc.
Built for you
Who this course is for
Every minute is written for working clinicians, educators, and families. You walk away with real-world tools to try with your next learner, not abstract theory.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Audiologists
Educators of the Deaf
Special Educators
After this course
What you’ll walk away with.
You leave with concrete skills and frameworks you can apply in your next session, classroom, or family visit, not just ideas to think about later.
Earn your CEUs
Attend the full course and pass the post-session assessment at 80% or higher. Your 0.05 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
- 01
You’ll be able to
Identify two example profiles of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who would qualify for an AAC device.
- 02
You’ll be able to
Describe two appropriate accommodations for language access for DeafDisabled individuals.
- 03
You’ll be able to
List two examples of how to use ASL and AAC simultaneously to support language and comprehension in educational and social settings.
The full 30 minutes
Your learning path.
- 1
Introduction
5 minutes - 2
Ethics of AAC
5 minutes - 3
Spoken Language Based AAC Programs
5 minutes - 4
ASL as a Language and Ideas to capture ASL for AAC
5 minutes - 5
Examples of Deaf Friendly AAC Uses and Applications
5 minutes - 6
Conclusion
5 minutes
Earn ASHA CEUs in three steps
Free courses, ASHA CEUs when you opt in.
Register & attend
Register in under a minute. Join live or watch on-demand, whichever fits your schedule.
Pass the assessment
Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
CEUs reported to ASHA
Choose to be reported on the assessment and your 0.05 ASHA CEUs are filed to ASHA for you. No paperwork, no chasing certificates.
Ready when you are
Save your seat. It’s free.
Registration is short and free: no credit card, no trial, nothing to cancel later.
Keep going