Supporting AAC Access - An event for Support Coordinators

Are you a Support Coordinator wanting to learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

Join us for an engaging and practical session, where you’ll get to learn:

·      How AAC can support individuals with communication difficulty or disability to communicate and participate

·      The importance of developing the skills of communication partners when supporting AAC users

·      Experience AAC for yourself with an opportunity to try using different AAC devices and access methods (e.g. eye gaze, switching) and how AAC can be used to support home automation 

Hear from Dr. Amelia Edwards and special guests

Dr. Amelia Edwards is a Practice Lead Childhood Practice and Services at Novita, with over 15 years of experience supporting people with communication disability across a range of settings. Amelia’s area of clinical expertise is supporting children and adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Amelia is passionate about ensuring that everyone, regardless of how they communicate, has a voice. Amelia’s expertise is industry recognised and she is proud to be the South Australian representative for Australia’s Group Supporting Communication Inclusion (AGOSCI).

Networking and Q&A 

Stick around after the main presentations to chat with service providers and industry experts, ask your questions, and make valuable connections. 

Event Details

Location: NovitaTech Hindmarsh, 31 Manton St, Hindmarsh

Date: Thursday 23 July

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm