ableU Live & Local-Charleston: AAC in Action
Join us for a fun and educational in-person event where you'll enjoy free food and drinks while learning practical strategies for integrating AAC into everyday life. This engaging panel discussion features SLPs from a variety of settings and a parent of a device user, sharing real-world insights on device implementation, effective parent training for increased carryover, and ways to foster collaboration across different settings. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable tools for holistic, effective AAC support!
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Nia Lombardo is a licensed speech-language pathologist serving individuals across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. She specializes in early AAC implementation for those with complex communication needs, with a strong emphasis on caregiver collaboration. Nia centers on building functional, reliable communication systems while empowering caregivers to confidently integrate AAC into daily routines in practical and sustainable ways.
Disclosure: Nia will receive payment for her participation in this panel discussion.
Libby Hercules is a speech-language pathologist at Tri-County Therapy in Charleston, SC, where she specializes in pediatric intervention. Working across home, daycare, and clinic settings, she supports a diverse range of populations, with a primary focus on children aged 1–7. Libby is passionate about the functional implementation of AAC to empower her youngest clients and their families in their natural environments.
Disclosure: Libby will receive payment for her participation in this panel discussion.
Elizabeth Tyler Savage, EdS, CCC-SLP, gets paid to play as a Preschool-Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, Masters of Communication Science and Disorders from the University of South Carolina, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Georgia and is currently working on her SLPD from NOVA-Southeastern University. She has a special interest in AAC and loves collaborating with her colleagues in order to treat her students and families.
Disclosure: Owner of Marshide Speech Co. and receiving compensation for this panel disucssion.
Bianca Crawford Shelton is a seasoned public relations executive, entrepreneur, and strategist with more than 20 years of experience shaping narratives, building brands, and driving visibility for high-profile clients across sports, media, and business. As the Founder and CEO of Crawford Austin Agency, she has led strategic communications and marketing efforts for law firms, television personalities, professional athletes, and emerging brands, earning a reputation for precision, discretion, and results.
Beyond her professional achievements, Bianca is a devoted mother to her daughter, Jordin, who remains at the center of her purpose and perspective. She approaches both motherhood and leadership with intention, structure, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, values that consistently show up in her work, her advocacy, and the way she builds meaningful, lasting impact.
Disclosure: Bianca will receive compensation for this panel discussion.
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
Educators
AAC Teams
Communication Partners
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 0.1 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
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You’ll be able to
Describe and apply effective strategies for fostering buy-in and empowering caregivers and educators to promote consistent AAC use and increase carryover across home, school, and community settings
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You’ll be able to
Discuss strategies for collaborating with professionals and caregivers to support AAC use across settings
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You’ll be able to
Identify and list at least two actionable strategies for AAC implementation in school, clinic, or home settings
The full 2 hours
Your learning path.
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Introduction
0-5 min - 2
Panel Discussion on AAC carryover strategies, collaboration strategies, and implementation strategies
5-50 min - 3
Wrap up and Q&A
50-60 min
Earn ASHA CEUs in three steps
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Pass the assessment
Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
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