VE-AAC-82: An Update on the Resources of the National Joint Committee

Overview

This session presents an overview of current resources created and updated by the National Joint Committee on the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC) that offer content that can be used by families, advocates, faculty and practitioners from a range of disciplines and that focus on effective communication for persons with severe disabilities. Attendees will also learn how to become involved with the NJC Network.

Session Content Disclosure: This course will focus on resources developed by the National Joint Committee on the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC). There will be limited information on other resources.

Learning Objectives

First Learning Objective: List two content areas on the NJC site that provide current evidence supporting appropriate communication services for individuals with severe disabilities.
Second Learning Objective: Provide one example of how interested consumers and individuals from diverse disciplines can engage with the NJC.
Third Learning Objective: Describe three ways the NJC video can be used for personnel preparation.

Primary Strand

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Secondary Strand

Secondary same as primary

Target Audience

Educators
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Special Education Educators

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

All

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2022 Conference on Thursday, Jan 27: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs

ASHA CE Information:
Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: November 15, 2022
ASHA CE Approved Provider. ATIA. Introductory Level. 0.10 ASHA CEUs

This course is also offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.

This course was approved by CRCC for CRC CEUs and was included in the ATIA 2022 Virtual Event series. The ATIA 2022 Virtual Event CRC series offering was available from January 25, 2022 through January 24, 2023.

Speaker/s:

Amy Goldman, MS, CCC-Speech

USSAAC, President-elect, USSAAC

Biography

Amy S. Goldman, MS, CCC/L is President-elect for the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC), and represents USSAAC on the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC). She is the co-coordinator for the AAC strand for the Assistive Technology Industry Association as well as its continuing education content consultant. Amy has specialized in AAC services, pre- and in-service training about AT and AAC, and has been a vigorous advocate for people with complex communication needs throughout her long career. A nationally and internationally known presenter, she recently retired from her work as technical assistance specialist with the national Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training Center (AT3).

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
As co-strand advisor, ATIA provides me with registration, an honorarium, and lodging.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
I am a member of the NJC, and president-elect of USSAAC.

Nicole Tripp, MS, CCC

Biography

Nicole is a speech language pathologist in private practice, with an emphasis on individuals who use AAC. She previously served on the Assistive Technology Team in Spring Branch ISD (Texas), and had worked as an SLP in the public schools since 1999. Nicole serves on ASHA Special Interest Group 12 (AAC) and is an ASHA representative to the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities..

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Fees from private practice

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
I am the ASHA representative for the NJC.

Judith Schoonover, MEd, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA

Adaptations and Tools for Participation LLC, Retired and Independent Consultant

Biography

Judith Schoonover, MEd, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA is an occupational therapist and former elementary school teacher. She is certified as an assistive technology professional (ATP) by RESNA and was a founding member of the Loudoun County Public Schools Assistive Technology Team. Judith has provided direct services in schools for more than 44 years and is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker presenting on the topics of school-based occupational therapy, transition, literacy, and assistive technology. She has authored numerous articles, and chapters in Early Childhood: Occupational Therapy Services for Children Birth to Five, Occupational Therapy for Children (6th-8th eds.), Best Practices in School Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technologies, and Occupational Therapy and Transitions: A Cross-System Perspective. She participated in National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) workgroups addressing response to intervention (RTI), transition, and virtual schools. Currently, Judith represents AOTA on the National Joint Committee (NJC) for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities and serves on the editorial board of the Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (ATOB) Journal.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Judith Schoonover receives fees from speaking, teaching, and writing. Judith Schoonover receives an honorarium for continuing education courses and seminars, and financial compensation for authoring chapters for AOTA and other publishers. She is a strand advisor for ATIA, and receives complimentary registration for the ATIA Conference and a lodging stipend

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Judith Schoonover is a strand advisor for ATIA and is on the editorial board of ATOB. She is a member of the NJC.

$45.00