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July 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM CT

SLP Empowerment Team Lunch & Learn - AAC Programming

Join our SLP Empowerment Team for a virtual lunch & learn on programming AAC devices. We'll cover topics such as selecting the right grid size and layout, using word finder tools to add vocabulary, and best practices for personalizing language systems. Bring your questions and suggestions, there will be time for discussion.

Credit
0.05 ASHA CEUs
Length
30 Minutes
When
July 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM CT
Instructional Level
Introductory Level

Speakers

Lauren Kemerling
Lauren Kemerling
Speech-Language Pathologist

Lauren brings experience supporting a wide range of AAC users, from early intervention through young adulthood including users with complex access needs. She is deeply committed to a team-centered approach, partnering with families, caregivers, and professionals at every stage; from system selection and customization to meaningful, real-world use. Lauren believes every AAC journey is unique and is passionate about creating individualized solutions that support both the communicator and their entire team.

Disclosure: Lauren is an employee of AbleNet

Nicole Betts
Nicole Betts
Speech-Language Pathologist

Nicole has extensive experience across diverse therapeutic settings, including early intervention, teletherapy, and AAC coaching for caregivers, SLPs and teachers on the use of AAC in the home and at school. Nicole's expertise in evidence-based practices, combined with her collaborative and personal approach, makes her a valuable asset in supporting clients, parents, and caregivers from a wide range of backgrounds.

Disclosure: Nicole is an employee of AbleNet

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

Caregivers

AAC Teams

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.

  1. 01

    You’ll be able to

    List appropriate grid size and layout based on user needs.

  2. 02

    You’ll be able to

    Describe how to use word finder tools to locate and add vocabulary.

  3. 03

    You’ll be able to

    List at least one best practices for personalizing vocabulary.

The full 30 minutes

Your learning path.

  1. 1

    0:00-2:00 Welcome & introduction

  2. 2

    2:00-12:00 Grid size & layout

  3. 3

    12:00-22:00 Word finder tools

  4. 4

    22:00-28:00 Best practices for personalizing vocabulary

  5. 5

    28:00-30:00 Wrap-up & Q&A

Earn ASHA CEUs in three steps

Free courses, ASHA CEUs when you opt in.

01

Register & attend

Register in under a minute. Join live or watch on-demand, whichever fits your schedule.

02

Pass the assessment

Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.

03

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.

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