Sponsored by: PRC-Saltillo

Overview

As technology changes and grows, AAC systems change and grow too. PRC-Saltillo strives to provide AAC systems with hardware and software features that meet these changing needs. In this session, you will learn about the newest hardware and software features for our Accent, NovaChat, and Via devices, as well as our AAC Apps, TouchChat HD- with WordPower, LAMP Words for Life, and Dialogue AAC.

Content Disclosure: This presentation will focus exclusively on PRC-Saltillo products/applications and will not include information regarding other similar or related products/applications.

Learning Objectives

1. List at least three new features available on PRC-Saltillo devices and apps.
2. Describe ways to implement at least two features with their AAC device users.
3. Identify the three synthesized voice options available for PRC-Saltillo devices and apps.

Strand(s)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

All

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with live-stream

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Thursday, January 25 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

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

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

Speaker/s:

Heather Prenovost, MS, CCC-SLP

PRC-Saltillo, Training and Implementation Specialist

Biography

Heather has been a speech-language pathologist for 20 years, with 17 years working in the schools, and 6 of those years as an AAC support person for a large school district. She was a regional AAC Consultant for PRC-Saltillo for 4 years in MN and is currently a Training and Implementation Specialist for PRC-Saltillo. Heather has presented locally and nationally on language, literacy, and AAC, with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Heather is an employee-owner of PRC-Saltillo.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Heather is a member of ASHA and SIG 12.

Nicole Palumbo, MS, CCC-SLP

PRC-Saltillo, AAC Consultant for Northern Georgia

Biography

Originally from Boston, MA, Nicole attended the University of New Hampshire where she obtained her Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and then traveled to the University of Florida for her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Nicole has experience working in a variety of settings including a post-acute rehab center, skilled nursing facility, a private school for children with Autism, and most recently at a specialized private school for children with complex communication needs and multiple disabilities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Nicole is an employee-owner of PRC-Saltillo.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
Nicole is a member of ASHA.