Technically Speaking: A Closer Look at How to Increase Positive Outcomes with High-Tech AAC

For over 13 years, Ann has worked as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) consultant across Eastern Connecticut schools (and beyond thanks to Zoom), to collaborate with and train educational teams in regards to selection and implementation of AAC in the educational environment. Prior to working with the Assistive Technology Team, Ann worked in the EASTCONN Related Services Group as a full-time school-based SLP. Ann also concurrently worked in the home setting to deliver speech-language services through EASTCONN's Birth-to-Three program. She received her Bachelor's degree from UConn and Master of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. While pursuing her graduate degree, Ann worked in the university's Center for Adaptive Technology. She is grateful for having gotten the opportunity to work with individuals with special needs from birth through post-secondary education. She and her husband have an 11 year-old daughter and 7 year-old son. Ann is a salaried employee at EASTCONN, a regional education service center located in Hampton, CT. Her work is partially funded by the Connecticut Tech Act Project.