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  • AAC-RERC Publications from 2003 - 2008

    2003 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    Ball, L. & Beukelman, D. (2003). Augmentative and alternative communication approaches in adults. In (R. Kent, Ed.) The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders, pp. 107-110.

    Ball, L. & Beukelman, D. (2003). Augmentative and alternative communication approaches in children. In (R. Kent, Ed.) The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders, pp. 110-113.

    Cohen, K., Bryen, D.N., & Carey, A. (2003). ACETS: Intervention Note, Augmentative and Alternative Communication , 19, 199-206.

    Drager, K., Light, J., Curran-Speltz, J., Fallon, K., & Jeffries, L. (2003). The performance of typically developing 2 ½-year-olds on dynamic display AAC technologies with different system layouts and language organizations. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research , 46, 298-312.

    Erickson, J., Wood, L, Beukelman, D., & Beukelman, H. (2003). Early computer literacy: First graders use the talking computer. Reading Improvement. 40, 132-144.

    Light, J. Beukelman, D., & Reichle (Eds.). (2003). Communicative competence for Individuals who use AAC: From research to effective practice . Baltimore , MD : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    McNaughton, D., Light, J., & Gulla, S. (2003). Opening up a "Whole new world": Employer and co-worker perspectives on working with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication , 19, 235-253.

    Richter, M., Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Lasker, J. & Ullman, C. (2003) Attitudes toward three communication modes used by persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for storytelling to a single listener. Augmentative & Alternative Communication, 19 , 170-186.

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    2004 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., & Pattee, G. (2004). Augmentative and alternative communication acceptance by persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 113-123.

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., & Pattee, G. (2004). Communication effectiveness of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Journal of Communication Disorders, 37, 197-215.

    Bryen, D.N. & Marfisi, C. (2004). Disability. World Book Encyclopedia. 218-222.

    Bryen, D.N. & Pecunas, P. (2004). AAC and Cell Phone Use: One Off-the-Shelf Solution and Some Policy Considerations. Assistive Technology, 16(1), 11-17.

    Bryen, D.N., Cohen, K., & Carey, A. (2004). Augmentative communication employment training and supports: Some employment outcomes. Journal of Rehabilitation, 70 (1), 10-18.

    Burke, R., Beukelman, D., & Hux, K. (2004). TBI survivor’s accuracy, efficiency, and preferences using three organization strategies to retrieve words. Brain Injury, 18, 497-507.

    Carey, A., Potts, A. & Bryen, D.N. (2004). Networking towards employment. TASH Journal, 29 (1), 40-52.

    Drager, K., Light, J., Carlson, R., DSilva, K., Larsson, B., Pitkin, L., Stopper, G. (2004) Learning of dynamic display AAC technologies by typically developing 3-year-olds: Effect of different layouts and menu approaches. Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research, 47, 1133-1148.

    Drager, K.D.R., Hustad, K.C., & Gable, K.L. (2004). Telephone Communication: Synthetic and Dysarthric Speech Intelligibility and Listener Preferences. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 103-112.

    Fallon, K., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Drager, K. & Hammer, C. (2004). The effects of direct instruction on the single-word reading skills of children who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research, 47, 1424-1439.

    Green, J., Beukelman, D., & Ball , L. (2004) Development of an Algorithm for Analyzing Pause and Speech Events in Extended Speech Samples of Typical and Dysarthric Speakers with ALS. Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology. 12, 149-154.

    Hanson, E., Yorkston, K., Beukelman, D. (2004). Speech Supplementation Techniques for Dysarthria: A Systematic Review, Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology. 12, ix-xxix

    Hanson, L., Beukelman, D., Fager, S., & Ullman, C. (2004). Listener attitudes toward speech supplementation strategies used by survivors of TBI. Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology, 12,163-166.

    Hartelius, L., Yorkston, K., Beukelman, D. (2004). Special issue of the Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology—Proceedings of the Conference on Speech Motor Control, December, Volume 12.

    Light, J. Prebble, B, & Prebble, J. (2004) Gareth’s Story. Success Stories 2004: Consumer Perspectives, NCDDR.

    Light, J., Drager, K. McCarthy, J. Mellott, S., Parrish, C., Parsons, A., Rhoads, S., Ward, M., & Welliver, M. (2004). Performance of typically developing four and five year old children with AAC systems using different language organization techniques. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 63-88.

    Light, J., Drager, K., & Nemser, J. (2004). Enhancing the appeal of AAC technologies for young children: Lessons from the toy manufacturers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 20, 137-149.

    McNaughton, D. (2004) Tracy's Story. Success Stories 2004: Consumer Perspectives, NCDDR.

    Millar, D., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2004). The effect of direct instruction and Writers Workshop on the early writing skills of children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 164-178.

    DeRuyter, F., Ourand, P., Trautman, J., Vess, G., Bardach, L., and Caves, K.: Clinical Pathways for Communication and Swallowing Changes Associated with ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Disorders, 5(2): 143, (2004)

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    2005 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Ullman, C., Maassen, M., & Pattee, G., (2005). Monitoring Speaking rate at a distance for persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology, 13, 233-240.

    Ball, L.J., Bilyeu, D.V., Prentice, C., & Beukelman, D.R. (2005).Augmentative and alternative communication: Infusing communication in an academic setting. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone (Eds.), Handbook of special education technology research and practice (pp. 423-451). Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design.

    Beukelman, D. & Ball, L. (2005). “Adults with Acquired Physical Disabilities.” In D. Beukelman & Pat Mirenda (Eds.) Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, (pp. 435-466). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Beukelman, D. & Fager, S. (2005). “Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury.” In D. Beukelman & Pat Mirenda (Eds.) Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, (pp. 517-532). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    (Japanese Translation) Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, M. (2005). Augmentative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd Edition). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.

    Bryen, D.N., Berry, B., & Creegan, P. (2005). The case for change. Pennsylvania Teacher Education.

    Bryen, D.N., Goldman, A.S., Danielson, P. (2005). The capacity of Pennsylvania’s SLPs to provide AAC services to adults served by the Office of Mental Retardation. Office of Mental Retardation: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

    Capilouto, G. & Higginbotham, D.J. (2005). Performance investigation of a head-operated device and expanded membrance cursor keys in a target acquisition task. Technology and Disability. 17: 173-183.

    McCarthy, J. & Light, J. (2005) “Attitudes toward individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Research review.” Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 41-55.

    Rackensperger, T, McNaughton, D, Krezman, C, & Williams, M (2005). When I first got it, I wanted to throw it over a cliff: The challenges and benefits of learning technology as described by individuals who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 165-186.

    Rizzolo, M., Braddock, D., Bell, R., Hewitt, A., Brown, C., Bodine, C., Bryen, DN., Davies, D., DeRuyter, F., Goldman, A., Johns, E., O’Hara, D., Perrott, M., Raynor, O., Romski, MA., Wallace, J., and Williams, B.: Emerging Technologies. In Lakin, KC & Turnbull, A. (Eds): National Goals & Research for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. American Association on Mental Retardation Press, Washington, DC (2005)

    Sturm, J., Mirenda, P. & Beukelman, D. (2005). “Literacy Development of Children Who Use AAC.” In D. Beukelman & Pat Mirenda (Eds.) Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, (pp. 351-390). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Younkerman, T. (2005, December) WebCrawler – Taking AAC Devices to a New Level. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14(4): 9-10.

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    2006 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    (Chinese Translation) Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, M. (2006). Augmentative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd Edition). Baltimore:

    Bryen, D, Potts, B, & Carey, A (2006). Job-related social networks and communication technologies. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 22, 1-9.

    Dietz, A., McKelvey, M. & Beukelman, D. (2006). Visual scene displays (VSD): New AAC interfaces for persons with aphasia. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 15, 13-17.

    Drager, K, Clark-Serpentine, E, Johnson, K, & Roeser, J (2006). Accuracy of repetition of digitized and synthesized speech for young children in background noise. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 15, 155-164.

    Drager, K, Postal, V, Carrolus, L, Castellano, M, Gagliano, C, & Glynn, J (2006). The effect of aided language modeling on symbol comprehension and production in two preschoolers with autism. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 15, 112-125.

    Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Jakobs, T., & Karantounis, R. (2006). Use of Safe-laser Access Technology to Train Head Movement in Persons with Locked-in Syndrome: A Series of Case Reports. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 22, 222-229).

    Fager, S., Hux, K., Beukelman, D. & Karantounis, R. (2006). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Use and Acceptance by Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 22 (1), 37–47.

    McNaughton, D., Symons, G., Light, J., & Parsons, A. (2006). " My dream was to pay taxes": The self-employment experiences of individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication.Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 25, 181-196.

    Millar, D, Light, J, & Schlosser, R (2006). The impact of augmentative and alternative communication intervention on the speech production of individuals with developmental disabilities: A research review. Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research, 49, 248-264.

    Smith, L., Higginbotham, D.J., Lesher, G. & Mathy, P. (2006). The Development of an Automated Method for Analyzing Communication Rate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Assistive Technology. 18: 96-110.

    Gregory, E., Soderman, M., Ward, C., Beukelman, D., & Hux, K. (2006) AAC Menu Interface: Effectiveness of active versus Passive Learning to Master Abbreviation-Expansion Codes. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 22(2); 77-84.

    Hanson, E., & Beukelman, D. (2006) Effect of Omitted Cues on Alphabet Supplemented Speech Intelligibility. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 14 (3); 185-196.

    Quach, W., Ball, L., Rupp, D., & Beukelman, D. (2006). A Computer Software Prototype for Monitoring Speech Motor Learning Performance in (Childhood) Apraxia of Speech. Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology. 14, 285-290.

    Weissling, K. & Beukelman, D. (2006). Visual scene displays: Low tech options. Perspectives in AAC, 4, 15-17.

     

     

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    2007 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Bardach, L. (2007). AAC Intervention for ALS. In D. Beukelman, K. Garrett, & K. Yorkston, (Eds.). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. (pp. 287-316). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Ball, L., D., Anderson, E., Bilyeu, D., Pattee, G Beukelman, D., & Robertson, J. (2007). Duration of AAC technology use by persons with ALS. Journal of Medical Speech Language

    Beukelman, D., Fager, S., Ball, L., & Dietz, A. (2007). AAC for adults with acquired neurological conditions: A review Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23, 230-242.

    Beukelman, D., Garrett, K., & Yorkston, K. (2007). Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.

    Beukelman, D., Garrett, K.L., & Yorkston, K.M. (2007). AAC intervention for progressive conditions: Multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease & huntingon's disease. In D.R. Beukelman, K.L. Garrett, & K.M. Yorkston (Eds.) Augmentative communication supports for adults with acute and chronic medical conditions (pp. 317-346). Baltimore: Brookes.

    Beukelman, D., Garrett, K.L., & Yorkston, K.M. (2007). An introduction to AAC services for adults with chronic medical conditions: Who, what, when, where, and why. In Augmentation communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions (pp. 1-15). Baltimore, MD: Brookes

    Beukelman, D. & Wallace, S. (2007). Preparing pre-professional students in evidence influenced decision-making. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication.16, 20-23.

    Beukelman, D., Yorkston, K., & Garrett, K. (2007). An introduction for adults with chronic medical conditions. In D. Beukelman, K. Garrett, & K. Yorkston, (Eds.). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. (pp. 1–16).Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Beukelman, D., Yorkston, K., & Garrett, K. (2007). AAC decision-making teams: Achieving change and maintaining social support. In D. Beukelman, K. Garrett, & K. Yorkston, (Eds.). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. (pp. 369-390). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Blackstone, S., Wiliams, M., & Wilkins, D. P. (2007). Key Principles Underlying Research and Practice in AAC. Augmentative & Alternative Communication, 23 (3), 191-203.

    Bryen, D.N., Carey, A., & Friedman, M. (in press). Cell phone use by adults with intellectual disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilties, 45, 1–9

    Bryen, D.N., Potts, B., & Carey, A. (2007). So you want to work? What employers say about job skills, recruitment and hiring employees who rely on AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23(2), 126-139.

    Culp, D., Beukelman, D., & Fager, S. (2007). Brainstem impairment. In D. Beukelman, K. Garrett, & K. Yorkston, (Eds.). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. (pp.59-90). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    DeRuyter, F., McNaughton, D., Caves, K., Bryen, D. N., & Williams, M. (2007). Enhancing AAC connections with the world. Augmentative & Alternative Communication, 23, 258-270.

    Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Beukelman, D., Weissling, K., & Hux, K. (2007). Visual scene displays: Case reports. Pittsburgh, PA: Dynavox DV-5 Manual.

    Higginbotham, D.J., Bisantz, A., Sunm, M., Adams, K., & Yik, F. (in press). The Effect of Context Priming and Task Type on Augmentative Communication Performance. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

    Higginbotham, D.J. Kim, K. & Scally, C. (2007). The effect of the communication output method on augmented interaction. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23(2), 140-153.

    Higginbotham, J., Shane, H., Russell, S., & Caves, K (2007). Access to AAC: Present, Past, and Future. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23 (3), 243 – 257.

    Kim, M. (2007). H. S. Sped Services of College SLD Students. Available from http://www.lulu.com/content/789392

    Wisenburn, B. & Higginbotham, D.J. (in press). An AAC Application Using Speaking Partner Speech Recognition to Automatically Produce Contextually Relevant Utterances. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

    Light, J., & Drager, K. (2007). AAC technologies for young children with complex communication needs: State of the science and future research directions . Augmentative & Alternative Communication, 23, 204-216.

    Light, J., Page, R., Curran, J., & Pitkin, L. (2007). Children's ideas for the design of AAC assistive technologies for young children with complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23(1), 1-14.

    McKelvey, M., Dietz, A., Hux, K., Weissling, K, & Beukelman, D. (2007). Performance of a person with chronic aphasia using personal and contextual pictures in a visual scene display prototype. Journal of Medical Speech Language Pathology, 15, 305-317.

    McNaughton, D., & Bryen, D. N. (2007). AAC technologies to enhance participation and access to meaningful societal roles for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities who require AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23, 217-229.

    Yorkston, K. & Beukelman, D. (2007). AAC Intervention for Progressive Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease. In D. Beukelman, K. Garrett, & K. Yorkston, (Eds.). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. (pp. 317-346). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

    Yorkston, K., Beukelman, D., Ball, L. (2007). Management of dyarthria in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Geriatrics and Aging. 5, 38-41.

     

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    2008 Journal Articles, Books, and Book Chapters

    Ball, L., Fager, S., Nordness, A., Kersch, K., Mohr, B., Pattee, G., Beukelman, D., (2008-Submitted). Eye-gaze access of AAC technology for persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

     

    Beukelman, D., Ball, L., & Fager, S. (2008). A personnel framework for adults with acquired complex communication needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24, 255-267.

     

    Beukelman, D., Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Hux, K., & Weissling, K. (In press). Visual scene displays: AAC design specifications aimed at reducing the cognitive/linguistic load for people with chronic aphasia. Disability & Rehabilitation.

     

    Dietz, A., Hux, K., & Beukelman, D. (in press). Reading comprehension by people with chronic aphasia: A comparison of three levels of visuographic contextual support. Aphasiology.

     

    Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Schmerbauch, Weissling, K., & Hux, K. (in press). Compensation for severe, chronic aphasia using augmentative and alternative communication. In S. Chabon & E. Cohn (Eds.), Communication Disorders: A Case Based Approach. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

     

    Drager, K.D.R., Light, J.C., & Finke, E.H. (2008). Using AAC technologies to build social interaction with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In P. Mirenda, & T. Iacono (Eds.) Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing

     

    Higginbotham, J., Beukelman, D., Caves, K., & Jakobs, T. (In press). AAC Technology Transfer: An AAC-RERC Report. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

     

    McNaughton, D., Rackensperger, T., Benedek-Wood, E., Krezman, K., & Williams, M. (2008). “A child needs to be given a chance to succeed”: Parents of individuals who use AAC describe the benefits and challenges of learning AAC technologies. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24, 43-55.

    Light, J., McNaughton, D., Weyer, M., & Karg, L. (2008). Evidence-based literacy instruction for individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A case study of a student with multiple disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language, 29, 120-132.

    Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (in press). Accessible Literacy Learning: Evidence-based reading instruction for individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. San Diego, CA: Mayer Johnson

    Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (in press). Meeting the demands of the curriculum for conventional and advanced readers and writers who require AAC. In G. Soto & C. Zangari (Eds.). Practically speaking: Language, literacy, and academic development for students with AAC needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

     

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    2003 Newsletter Articles

    Ball, L., (2003). AAC transitions for persons with ALS: A “classic” example. ASHA Leader, 13, 207

    Beukelman, D. (2003). After 20 years, same issues in AAC persist. Advance Magazine, 2003, 17.

    Beukelman, D., Fager, S., Ball, L., Prentice, C., Jakobs, T., & Caves, K. (2003). New AAC interfaces: Field test results. The ASHA Leader, 144.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). Technology Transfer in AAC, Augmentative Communication News,15:1, 34-15.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). Social Networks: What is it? Why use it? Augmentative Communication News, 15:2, 1-13.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). AAC-RERC: Nothing about us without us, Augmentative Communication News, 15:2, 14-15.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). The Internet and its Offspring, Augmentative Communication News, 15:3, 1-3.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). AT/AAC enABLES, Augmentative Communication News, 15:3, 4-5.

    Blackstone. S. (2003). Teaching and learning in AAC, Augmentative Communication News, 15:2, 6-8.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). AAC-RERC: Use of the Internet in AAC Research, Augmentative Communication News, 15:3, 12-15.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). AAC and ASD: Overview and update. Augmentative Communication News, 15:4, 1-4.

    Blackstone, S. (2003). FAQs and AAC and Autism, Augmentative Communication News, 15:4, 5-6.

    Blackstone, S. & Cafiero, J. (2003). An AAC-based program for children with autism, Augmentative Communication News,15:1, 8-10.

    Blackstone, S. & Caves, K. (2003). Access for All, Augmentative Communication News, 15:3, 11.

    Blackstone, S. & Parnes, P. (2003). Promoting AAC systems change in Thailand and Canada, Augmentative Communication News, 15:1, 11-12.

    Blackstone, S. & Rubin, E. (2003). Using AAC to foster communication skills. Augmentative Communication News, 15:4, 7-9 (plus insert).

    Blackstone, S. & Shane, H. (2003). Electronic screen media & intelligent agents. Augmentative Communication News, 15:4, 13-14

    Blackstone, S. & Tatenhove, G. (2003). Facilitating changes in AAC service delivery, Augmentative Communication News, 15:1, 3-6.

    Blackstone, S. & Zangari, C. (2003). Making inroads: Systems change in AAC. Augmentative Communication News, 15:1, 1-3.

    Blackstone, S., Zangari, C. & Soto, G. (2003). AAC systems change in higher education, Augmentative Communication News, 15:1, 7.

    Fager, S. Hux, K., Karantounis, R., Beukelman, D. (2003). Traumatic brain injury and AAC: Survey results. Speak Up, 18, 4-6.

    Hakel, M., Beukelman, D., Fager, S., Haub, M., & Dreyer, K., (2003). Nasal obturation for acquired velopharyngeal dysfunction. The ASHA Leader, 205.

    Hanson, E. & Beukelman, D., Fager, S. & Ullman, C. (2003). Family acceptance of supplemented speech strategies used by survivors of TBI. The ASHA Leader, 205.

    Hanson, E., Beukelman, D., Fager, S., Hiatt, E. Prentice, C. (2003). AAC technology learning: AAC team members, The ASHA Leader, 146.

    Hanson, E., Yorkston, K., & Beukelman, D. (2003). Practice guidelines in dysarthria: Supplemented speech, The ASHA Leader, 202.

    Hemphill, J. (2003). Cerebral palsy cannot silence my speech. The Fresno Bee, September 13, 2003.

    Hemphill, J. (2003). Creative mind helps him to meet daily challenges. The Fresno Bee, November 22, 2003

    Prentice, C., Ullman, C., Carrell, T., & Beukelman, D. (2003). Use of a simultaneous task to measure listener’s perceptual load. The ASHA Leader, 204.

    Williams, M., Schwartz. (2003). SOSC Papers. Alternatively Speaking. 6:3, 7

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    2004 Newsletter Article

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Pattee, G. (2004). Augmentative and alternative communication and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). SpeakUp: Newsletter of the USSAAC, 19, 5-6. (Reprinted in The Networker, Nebraska Speech Language and Hearing Association, 6-9).

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., & Pattee, G. (2004). Monitoring speaking rate at a distance for persons with ALS. The ASHA Leader, 96.

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., & Pattee, G. (2004). AAC technology acceptance by persons with ALS. The ASHA Leader, 97.

    Beukelman, D., Ball, L. & Pattee, G. (2004) Intervention Decision-making for Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ASHA Leader, 9, 4-5.

    Beukelman, D. (2004). Social networks for persons who rely on AAC. Augmentative Communication News, 1-2.

    Beukelman, D., Ball, L., Green, J., & Pattee, G. (2004). Pause and speech durations across speaking rates for ALS speakers. The ASHA Leader, 138.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). AAC access: Still a Long Way to Go, Augmentative Communication News, 16:1, 1-3.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Access: a major theme for the next five years. Augmentative Communication News, 16:1, 6.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Communicators on the Front Line (with JOhana Schwartz, Joe Hemphill, Tom Younkerman, Tracy Rackensperger), Augmentative Communication News, 16:1, 4-5.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Visual Scene Displays, Augmentative Communication News, 16:2, 1-4.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Penn State Projects: Beginning Communicators (with Janice Light), Augmentative Communication News, 16:2, 5-8.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Nebraska Projects: Adults with Aphasia, (with David Beukelman). Augmentative Communication News, 16:2, 9-12.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Children's Hospital: Boston Projects: Other applications of VSDs (with Howard Shane). Augmentative Communication News, 16:2, 13-15.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Telework, adult vocabulary, and ACETS online. Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 13-14.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). International Perspective on Employment, Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 7-8.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Telework, Adult Vocabulary and ACETS Online, Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 13-14.

    Blackstone, S. (2004). Interior Dialogue and AAC. Augmentative Communication News, 16:4, 1-3.

    Blackstone, S. & Bryen, D. (2004). The Role of Social Networks in Employment. Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 6-7.

    Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., Schwartz, J., and Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the Front Line. Augmentative Communication News, 16:1, 4-5.

    Blackstone, S., Light, J., Beukelman, D. & Shane, H. (2004) Visual Scene Displays. Augmentative Communication News, 16:2

    Blackstone, S. & McNaughton, D. (2004). Employment of Individuals with ALS, ASD and CP, Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 9-12.

    Blackstone, S. & Rackensperger, T. (2004). Tools for Augmenting Interior Dialogue. Augmentative Communication News, 16:4, 6, 8.

    Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., Younkerman, T. & Geluso, B. (2004). Perspectives on employment: AAC-RERC Writers Brigade. Augmentative Communication News, 16:3, 1-4.

    Caves, K., Shane, H., Light, J. & Beukelman, D. (2004). Research update: Rehabilitation Research Center for Communication Enhancement. The ASHA Leader, 95

    Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Ball, L., & Jakobs, T. (2004). New Access Options for Head Pointing. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Washington , D.C. : American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 13, 16-20.

    Fager, S., Green, J., Beukelman, D. (2004). Orofacial kinematics for an adult with a complex clinical presentation. The ASHA Leader, 138.

    Fager, S., Hux, K., Karantounis, R., Beukelman, D. (2004). AAC acceptance and use for persons with TBI. The ASHA Leader, 95.

    Hemphill, Joe (2004). Backup plans create havoc for disabled. FresnoBee.com. August 28, 2004 . http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/v-printerfriendly/story/9060144p-9957812c.html

    Hemphill, Joe (2004). Exciting New AAC Projects. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6:1, May 23, 2004 . http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joeaac.html.

    Hemphil, J. (2004) First Person: Literacy Opens Doors in Communication . AT Journal.

    Hemphill, J. (2004). Not one way to Communicate. Alternatively Speaking, 7:1, 5.

    Hemphill, J. (2004). We all need to broaden horizons on what’s normal. The Fresno Bee, November 13, 2004.

    Light, J. & Drager, K. (2004) Re-thinking access to AAC technologies for young children: Simplifying the learning demands. ASHA AAC Special Interest Division newsletter.

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). The Full-Time Job of Getting a Full-Time Job. Speak UP, 19-3/4, December 9, 2004.

    Rackensperger, Tracy (2004). AAC Reports Five-Year Plan. Advance, 14:31, 14.

    Rackensperger, Tracy (2004). Article on Policy Watch. ACOLUG, June 2004

    Rackensperger, Tracy (2004). Article on Specialized Vocabulary. ACOLUG, June 2004.

    Rackensperger, Tracy (2004). AAC-RERC Monitors Technology and Policy Developments. . The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6:3, July 7, 2004 . http://www.connsensebulletin.com/acctracy.html

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). The Full-Time Job of Getting a Full-Time Job. Speak UP, 19-3/4, December 9, 2004.

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). Bubbly Ball. Speak Up!, Pending.

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). A CSUN Odyssey. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6:1, April 21, 2004 . http://www.connsensebulletin.com/csun04.html.

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Fired Up. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6:1, May 23, 2004 . http://www.connsensebulletin.com/johana2.html.

    Schwartz, J. (2004) AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: An innovative project to employ writers who use AAC technology . AT Journal.

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). Specialized AAC Vocabulary. Alternatively Speaking, 7:2, 7.

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). Spread the Word. Alternatively Speaking, 7:1, 7.

    Yorkston, K. & Beukelman, D. (2004). Dysarthria: Tools for Clinical Decision-Making, ASHA Leader. 9, 4-21.

    Williams, M. (2004). Active Citizens. Alternatively Speaking. 7:3, 7.

    Williams, M. (2004). Love and Marriage. Alternatively Speaking. 7:2, 1-3.

    Williams, M. (2004). Saying It Your Way. Alternatively Speaking. 7:1, 1-2.

    Yonkerman, T. (2004). Telework to Improve Employment Outcomes. Augmentative Communication News, 16:4, 7.

    Younkerman, T. (2004). What’s new at the AAC-RERC? Speak UP, 19, 9.

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    2005 Newsletter Articles

    Ball, L, Schardt, K., Beukelman, D. (2005). Primary communication facilitators. Augmentative Communication News. 17:2, 6-7.

    Ball, L. & Beukelman, D., & Pattee, G. (2005). Communication support for persons with ALS: A fact sheet. Augmentative Communication News. 17:2, 8.

    Beukelman, D. (2005). Tom’s AAC System. Augmentative Communication News. 17:2, 5-6.

    Beukelman, D., Deitz, A., Hux, K., McKelvey, M., & Weissling, K. (2005). Performance in chronic aphasia using visual scenes interface with AAC. The ASHA Leader, 139.

    Beukelman, D., Dietz, D., Hux, K., McKelvey, M. Weissling, K. (2005). Visual scenes: An AAC prototype for people with aphasia. The ASHA Leader, 139.

    Beukelman, D., Schardt, K., Ball, L., & Patte, G. (2005). AAC Facilitators for Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The ASHA Leader, 139.

    Blackstone, S. (2005). The Coming of Age Transition. Augmentative Communication News, 17:1, 1-4.

    Blackstone, S., Baster, L., Chapple, D., Geluso, B., Merchen, M.A., and Schwartz, J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17:3, 5-6.

    Blackstone, S (2005). Webcast series: 2005 and 2006. Augmentative Communication News, 17:4, 7.

    Blackstone, S (2005). Adolescents/Adults with Developmental Disabilities: McNaughton & Bryen. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 10-12.

    Fager, S. Green, J., & Beukelman, D (2005). Facial Kinematics of Speakers with Palatal Lift Following Brainstem Impairment. . The ASHA Leader

    Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Karantounis, R. & Jakobs, T. Use of safe-laser technology to train head movement in LIS. The ASHA Leader, 139.

    Geluso, B. (2005). High-Tech AAC to Supplement Residual Speech. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. 7:1, April 1, 2005. http://www.connsensebulletin.com/bill.html.

    Geluso, B (2005). Supplementing Residual Speech With High-Tech AAC. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14 (4), 5-6.

    Geluso, B (2005). Communication Aids for Toddlers. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(4), online.

    Hanson, L. Beukelman, D., Kahl, J., Schutts, E. (2005). Effect of Alphabet Supplementation & Word Precision on Speech Intelligibility. The ASHA Leader, 172.

    Hemphill, J. (2005). ACETS Online Increases Employment Opportunities for People Who Use AAC. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6:1, May 23, 2004. http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joehacets.html

    Hemphil, J. & Schwartz, J. (2005) First Person: Literacy Opens Doors in Communication. AT Journal, January 2005.

    Hemphill, J (2005). Instructional Programs Teach Literacy to AAC Users. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14 (4), 6-7.

    Hemphill, J (2005). Expanding Possibilities. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, X, online.

    Hemphill, J (2005). We all need to broaden horizons on what's normal. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(4), online.McKelvey, M. & Beukelman, D. (2005). Maintaining one’s social network with ALS. Augmentative Communication News. 1-3.

    McNaughton, D. (2005). Getting More out of School Transition Programs. Augmentative Communication News, 17:1, 5-7.

    Rackensperger, T (2005). The Road to Full-Time Employment. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14 (4), 8.

    Rutz, L, McKelvey, M. & Beukelman, D. (2005). Living with ALS. Augmentative Communication News. 1-4.

    Schwartz, J. (2005). Transitions: Straight Talk. Augmentative Communication News, 17:1, 5-7.

    Schwartz, J. (2005). A Call to Write. Alternatively Speaking. 8:1, 5.

    Schwartz, J. (2005). Writers Brigade: Year Two. Alternatively Speaking. 8:1, 7

    Schwartz, J. (2005). Writers Brigade to Disseminate AAC-RERC Activities, AAC-RERC e-Newsletter 1(2)

    Schwartz, J (2005). Writers Brigade: Innovative Project for AAC Users. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 14 (49), 19.

    Schwartz, J (2005, December). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: Purpose, Function, and Outcome. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14 (4), 3-4.

    Williams, M (2005). Visual Scene Displays. Alternatively Speaking, 8:2, 7.

    Yorkston, K., Hakel, M., Beukelman, D. (2005). Practice Guidelines in Dysarthria. The ASHA Leader, 171.

    Younkerman, T (2005). ConnSENSE Review: DynaVox Series 4 DV4. ConnSENSE Bulletin, X, online.

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    2006 Newsletter Articles

    Baxter, L (2006, May 31). My New Life. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Baxter, L (2006, May 31). The AAC-RERC: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Blackstone. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Blackstone, S (2006). Principles: Blackstone, Williams & Wilkins. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 1-4.

    Blackstone, S (2006). Access to AAC: Shane, Higginbotham, Russell & Caves. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 5-6.

    Blackstone, S (2006). Beginning communicators: Light & Drager. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 8-10.

    Blackstone, S (2006). Adults with Acquired Disabilities: Beukelman, Fager & Ball. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 12-14.

    Blackstone, S (2006). Interconnectivity: DeRuyter & Caves. Augmentative Communication News, 18:1, 6-8.

    Chappel, D (2006). What is the AAC-RERC?. Alternatively Speaking, 8(3), 7.

    Chappel, D (2006, March). What is the AAC-RERC?. PRC Newsletter, March, 1.

    Chappel, D (2006, May 31). In Search of the Seamless Interface. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Chappel, D (2006, May 31). My Love of Writing. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Dietz, K, McKelvey, M, & Beukelman, D (2006). Visual scene displays (VSD): New AAC interfaces for persons with aphasia. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 15, 13-17.

    Drager, K, & Light, J (2006). Designing dynamic display AAC systems for young children with complex communication needs. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 15(1), 3-7.

    Higginbotham, DJ, & Wilkins, DP (2006, April). The Short Story of Frametalker: An Interactive AAC Device. DAAC Perspectives, April, ?.

    Joyce, M (2006, May 31). Meet Mick Joyce. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Kim, M (2006, May 31). Meet Matthew Kim. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Kim, M, & Schwartz, J (2006). Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Electronic Screen Media. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, X, online.

    McLeod, L (2006, May 31). Meet Lateef McLeod. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter, 1(5), online.

    Radkensperger, T (2006). My Story of Learning AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 8(3), 6.

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    2007 Newsletter Articles

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Quach, W., & Jakobs, T. (2007). EasyTally of Performance. AAC-RERC Newsletter, 1, 1-2.

    Ball, L., Fager, L., Beukelman, D., Kersch, K., & Mohr, B. (2007). Implementation of eye tracking SGD access: Profiling for success. ASHA Leader, 12, 120-121.

    Baxter, L. (2007). A Look at Telework AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(6), March 28, 2007
     
    Baxter, L. (2007). Visual Scene Displays. SpeakUP. 21(2), 5.

    Beukelman, D. (2007). Voice and sound switches. AAC-RERC Newsletter, 1, 1-2.

    Beukelman, D. (2007). Visual scene display for DV-5. AAC-RERC Newsletter, 1, 1.

    Blackstone, S. (2007). AAC research and development: Having an Impact. Augmentative Communication News. 19:3, 1-4.

    Blackstone, S. (2007). AAC technologies for beginnning communciators. 19:3, 5-6. (with Janice Light)

    Blackstone, S. (2007). AAC technologies for adults with aphasia and traumatic brain injury. 19:3, 6-7. (with David Beukelman).

    Blackstone, S. (2007). Literacy and AAC. 19:3, 7-8 (with Janice Light and David McNaughton).

    Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Beukelman, D., Weissling, K., & Hux, K. (2007). Visual scene displays: Case reports. Pittsburgh, PA: Dynavox DV-5 Manual.

    Fager, S. & Beukelman, D., & Culp, D. (2007). Brainstem impairment: Supporting communication at all stages of recovery. ASHA Leader, 12, 157.

    Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Jakobs, T., (2007). Augmented speech recognition for severe dysarthria: Initial pilot study results. ASHA Leader, 12, 84

    Fager, S., Beukelman, D., & Jakobs, T. (2007). Head tracking for persons with minimal movement: A case study. ASHA Leader, 12, 121.

    Geluso, W. (2007). The Learning Experience. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 1.

    Geluso, W.(2007.) Learning from Role Models. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 4.

    Geluso, W. (2007). Learning in Cyberspace. Alternatively Speaking, 9(3), 6.

    Rackensperger, T. (2007).Support and AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 1.

    Weissling, K. & Beukelman, D. (2007). Low-Tech Visual Scenes. AAC-RERC Newsletter, 1, 2-4.

     

    2008 Newsletter Articles

    Barbush, R. (2008). Williams thrives on evolution of AAC. Alternatively Speaking 9(3), 7.

    Kennedy, P. (2008). Next time, I'll be ready. Augmentative Communication News, 19(4), 4-5.

    McLeod, L (2007) Teaching Literacy Skills To Individuals With Complex Communication Needs. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists,

    2004 Displays, Posters & Brochures

    Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement. 2000 brochures printed for distribution by members of the RERC. March 2004

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Exhibit booth presented at CSUN, Los Angeles, CA. March 2004.

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Exhibit booth presented at RESNA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. June 2004.

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Poster presented at ISAAC, October 2004, Natal, Brazil

    Literacy and AAC: Perspectives on Processes and Outcomes. Blackstone, S., Williams, M., Erickson, K., Koppenhaver, D., Krezman, C. Poster presented at ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal, Brazil

    AAC-RERC Writers' Brigade. Schwartz, J., Williams, M., Krezman, C., Blackstone, S. Poster presented at ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal, Brazil

    ACOLUG: Augmentative Communication On-line Users' Group. Cohen, K., Bryen, D. Poster presented at ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal, Brazil

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Poster presented at ASHA, November 17-20, 2004, Philadelphia, PA

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. 10,000 business cards printed for distribution by members of the RERC, November 2004

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    2005 Displays, Posters & Brochures

    Institute on Disabilities. ACETS: Augmentative Communication Employment Training and Supports Training Manual. Philadelphia, PA: Institute on Disabilities, Temple University. 2005.

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Exhibit booth presented at CSUN, Los Angeles, CA. March 2005.

    RERC on Communication Enhancement. Exhibit booth presented at RESNA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. June 2005.

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    2006 Displays, Posters & Brochures

    DeRuyter, F. and Caves, K: Activities of the RERC on Communication Enhancement. Interactive paper presented to the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Arlington, VA (2006)

    DeRuyter, F. and Caves, K.: RERC on Communication Enhancement. Exhibit booth at the 21st International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA (2006)

    DeRuyter, F. and Caves, K.: The Communication Enhancement Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center. Exhibit booth at the RESNA ’06 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA (2006)

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    2007 Displays, Posters & Brochures

     
     

    2008 Displays, Posters & Brochures

    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Geske, J., Green, J., Pattee, G. (August, 2008). Outcomes 2008: A personnel framework for AAC and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.

    Beukelman, D., Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Hux, K., Wallace, S., Weissling, S. (August, 2008). Contextual relevant visual scenes for persons with aphasia and TBI. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.

     

    McKelvey, M., Dietz, A., Hux, K., Beukelman, D., Wiessling, K., & Wallace, S. (2008). Information representation in augmentative and alternative communication systems for People with Severe Chronic Aphasia. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.

     

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    AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Bibliography 2004-2008

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    Rebecca Barbush

    Lauren Baxter

    David Chapple

    Bill Geluso

    Joe Hemphill

    Mick Joyce

    Matt Kim

    Pamela Kennedy

    Lateef McLeod

    Tracy Rackensperger

    Johana Schwartz

    Tom Younkerman

    Rebecca Barbush

    Barbush, R. (2008). AAC-RERC Webcast Series: Educating through consumer appeal. Augmentative Communication News, 20, 13-14.
    ________ (2008). Williams thrives on evolution of AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 9, 7.
    ________ (2007). Eat, drink, and be merry. Riverwalk Journal, 4. Retrieved from http://www.riverwalkjournal.org/vol4iss3/barbusheat.html.

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    Lauren Baxter

    Baxter, L. (2007). A Look at Telework AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(6), March 28, 2007

    Baxter, L. (2007). Visual Scene Displays. SpeakUP 21(2), 5.

    Blackstone, S., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Schwartz J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17(3), 5-6.

    Baxter, L. (2006). The AAC-RERC: An Interview with Dr. Sarah Blackstone, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

    Baxter, L. (2006). My New Life, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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    David Chapple

    Blackstone, S., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Schwartz J. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17(3), 5-6.

    Chapple D. (2006). What is the AAC-RERC? Alternatively Speaking, 8(3). 7.

    Chapple, D. (2006). What is the AAC-RERC? PRC Newsletter, Ed. Therese Phelps, March 2006.

    Chapple, D. (2006). In Search of the Seamless Interface, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006.

    Chapple, D. (2006). My Love of Writing, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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    Bill Geluso

    Anderson, R. & Geluso, W. (1976). Insitu Quantifications of ERTS-1 Spectral Reflectance Data.
    Anderson, R. & Geluso, W. (1974). Photographic Techniques for Enhancing ERTS Multispectral Scanner Data for Geologic Information. NASA Report TR-23.
    Geluso, W. (2007). The Learning Experience. Alternatively Speaking, 9, 1-3.
    ________ (2007). Learning from Role Models. Alternatively Speaking, 9, 4-5.
    ________ (2007). Learning in Cyberspace. Alternatively Speaking, 9, 6, 8.
    ________ (2006). Helping the Littlest Speakers: AAC Support for Toddlers with Complex Communication Needs. NSSLHA Now. 9.
    ________ (2006). Announcing the ACETS Training Guide. Augmentative Communication News 18, 14.
    ________ (2005). Supplementing Residual Speech With High-Tech AAC. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14, 5-6.
    ________ (2005). High-Tech AAC to Supplement Residual Speech. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. 7
    http://www.connsensebulletin.com/bill.html 4/1/05.
    ________ (2005). Communication Aids for Toddlers, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(4)
    http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000442242.cfm?x=b5Gfr0T,b2Qj2RhK
    ________ (2004). Perspectives on employment: AAC-RERC Writers Brigade. Augmentative Communication News, 16, 1-4.
    ________ (1969). The Free Spirits. Ingenue. J.E. Publishers. 86.
    ________ (1969). Give a Guy a Chance. Newsday. 5B.
    Schwartz, J., Baxter L., Chapple D., Geluso B., Merchen M., & Blackstone, S. (2005). Comments on school experiences across four decades. Augmentative Communication News, 17, 5-6.

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    Joe Hemphill

    Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

    Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., & Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the front line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

    Foster, L. & Hemphill, J. (2005, September 4). It is a Disgrace. The Fresno Bee, n.p. http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/lets_ed/story/11178324p-11930711c.html

    Hemphill, J. The quest for my grade. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/findingmygrade.html

    Hemphill, J. Making college happen. The ConnSENSE Bulleting, 8(3). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/attending%20college.html

    Hemphill, J. (2008, January 14). Cutback plan may slice wrong way. Los Angeles Times, n.p. http://articles.latimes.com/2008/01/14/editorial_pages/le-monday14

    Hemphill, J. (December 2005). Instructional Programs Teach Literacy to AAC Users. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 6-7.

    Hemphill, J. (2005, February 7) ACETS Online Increases Employment Opportunities For People Who Use AAC. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 7(1). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joehacets.html

    ________ & Schwartz, J. (2005, January). First person: Literacy opens doors in communication. The Assistive Technology Journal, 106. Retrieved from http://www.atnet.org/journal/010102.htm

    _________(2005) Expanding Possibilities. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joehemphillposs.html.

    _________(2005) We all need to broaden horizons on what's normal. AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(4) http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000451369.cfm?x=b5Gfr0T,b2Qj2RhK,w

    ________ (n.d.) Co-Writer and me. Retrieved from http://www.wheelingwriter.com/Essays%20to%20put%20on%20ww%20web%20site/Co-Writer.htm

    ________ (2004) Not one way to communicate. Alternatively Speaking, 7(1), 5. (2003, September 13). Cerebral palsy cannot silence my speech. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

    _________ (2004). Exciting new AAC projects. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2). Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/joeaac.html

    _________(2004, August 28). Backup plans create havoc for disabled. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

    _________(2004, November 13). We all need to broaden horizons on what’s normal. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

    _________(2003, November 22). Creative mind helps him to meet daily challenges. The Fresno Bee, n.p.

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    Mick Joyce

    Joyce, M. (2006) ACOLUG: AAC Online. Alternatively Speaking, 9(1), 7.

    Joyce, M. (2006) Meet Mick Joyce, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

    Joyce, M. (2007) Communication Performance Assessment: Monitoring and Simulating, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(6), March 28, 2007

    Joyce, M. (2007). The scoop on the AAC-RERC. SPEAK UP, 22(2), 1-3. Retrieved from http://www.ussaac.org/speakup.html, February 13, 2008.

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    Matt Kim

    Kim, M. (2007). H. S. Sped Services of College SLD Students. Available from http://www.lulu.com/content/789392.

    Kim, M. and Schwartz, J. (2006). Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Electronic Screen Media. The ConnSENSE Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/wbshane.html.

    Kim, M. (2006) Meet Matthew Kim, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

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    Pamela Kennedy

    Kennedy, P. (2008). Next time, I’ll be ready. Augmentative Communication News, 19(4), 4-5.

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    Lateef McLeod

    McLeod, L. (2006) Meet Lateef McLeod, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(5), May 31, 2006

    McLeod, L (2007) Teaching Literacy Skills To Individuals With Complex Communication Needs ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 17{8},12

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    Tracy Rackensperger

     

    Blackstone, S. & Rackensperger T. (2004). Tools for Augmenting Interior Dialogue Augmentative Communication News, 16(4), 6.

    Rackensperger, T. (in press). Experiences of People with Disabilities Seeking Employment Opportunities. [Masters Thesis]

    Rackensperger, T., McNaughton D., & Krezman, & C. Williams, M. (in press). Learning to use an AAC device: The view of individuals who use AAC.

    Rackensperger, T., McNaughton D., & Krezman, & C. Williams, M. (in press). Learning to use an AAC device: The view of parents of individuals who use AAC.

    Rackensperger, T. (2007). Community, Support and AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 1.

    _________ On the Balance. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 3.

    _________ Learning through Trial and Error. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 4.

    _________The Journey. Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 6.

    _________Transitions to Independence, Alternatively Speaking, 9(2), 7.

    Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

    Rackensperger, T. (2006). My Story of Learning AAC. Alternatively Speaking, 8(3). 6.

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Reports Five-Year Plan. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 14, 14.

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Monitors Technology and Policy Developments. ConnSENSE Bulletin [On-line Publication]. Article link: http://www.connsensebulletin.com/acctracy.html

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). The Full-Time Job of Getting a Full-Time Job. Speak UP, 19(3/4), 9.

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Webcasts. Retrieved January 18, 2005 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: AAC-RERC eNewsletter. Retrieved January 3, 2005 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Improving Interface Performance Efficiency between AAC and IT Systems. Retrieved December 20, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: New Medicare Webpage. Retrieved December 6, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Social Networks. Retrieved November 23, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Partners at ISAAC Conference. Retrieved November 8, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes for Adults with Aphasia. Retrieved October 24, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes for Beginning Communicators. Retrieved October 12, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Telework to Improve Employment Outcomes for AAC Users Retrieved September 13, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Contextual Scenes and Intelligent Agents for Persons with Autism. Retrieved August 29, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Cell Phones and AAC. Retrieved August 16, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Communication Performance Assessment: Monitoring & Simulating AAC Device Use. Retrieved June 21, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Specialized AAC Vocabulary Research. Retrieved June 7, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). Central Florida Self-Determination Advocacy Council Retrieved June 5, 2004 from http://home.earthlink.net/~tdogucf

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). Tracy Rackensperger, MA Retrieved June 5, 2004 from http://home.earthlink.net/~rackensperger

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). AAC-RERC Project Summary Monday: Technology and Policy Watch. Retrieved May 17, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2004). RERC Position as Liaison Between the RERC and ACOLUG. Retrieved May 10, 2004 from http://listserv.temple.edu/acolug

    Rackensperger, T. (2003). My College Experience. Alternatively Speaking, 6(1), 5.

    Rackensperger, T., Williams, M., Krezman, C., & McNaughton, D. (2002). Learning to use AAC: An investigation of the experiences of AAC users. In Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), Minneapolis, MN; RESNA.

    Rackensperger, T. (2002). Working a Conference. Alternatively Speaking, 6(2), 6.

    Rackensperger, T. (2000). Growing Up with AAC. ASHA Leader, 5, 4-6.

    Rackensperger, T. (December 2005). The Road to Full-Time Employment. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 8.

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    Johana Schwartz

    Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., Schwartz, J., and Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the Front Line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

    _________, Ellenson, R., Schwartz, J., Williams, M. B. (2004). AAC Writers Brigade: An AAC- RERC Project. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

    Hemphill, J. & Schwartz, J. (2005, January). First person: Literacy opens doors in communication. The Assistive Technology Journal, 106. Retrieved from http://www.atnet.org/journal/010102.htm

    Schwartz, Johana (2004). Spread the Word. Alternatively Speaking, 7(1), 7.

    _________(2004). Specialized AAC Vocabulary. Alternatively Speaking, 7(2), 7.

    _________(2004). AAC Writers Brigade. Cultural Awareness Seminar, Presentation at Stanford University, 14 April.

    _________(2004). A CSUN Odyssey. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2), 21 April. http://www.consensebulletin.com/csun04.html

    ________ (2004). AAC Wrtiers Brigade. Residential Education, Presentation at Stanford University, 13 May.

    _________ (2004). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Fired Up. The ConnSENSE Bulletin, 6(2), 23 May. http://www.consensebulletin.com/johana2.html.

    _________ (2004, June). Bubbly Ball. Speak UP, 19, 11.

    _________ (2004). Disability. Disorientation Guide. Stanford Community for Peace and Justice. Pending

    _________ (2004) AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: An innovative project to employ writers who use AAC technology . AT Journal. 106 http://www.atnet.org/journal/010101.htm.

    ________(2005) Writers Brigade to Disseminate AAC-RERC Activities, AAC-RERC E-Newsletter 1(2) http://www.imakenews.com/aac-rerc/e_article000344168.cfm?x=b11,0,w

    ________Blackstone, S., Hemphill, J., Rackensperger, T., & Schwartz, J. (2005). AAC Writers Brigade: One Year of Outcomes. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, 18 March.

    ________(2005) Transitions: Straight Talk Augmentative Communication News 17(1) 14-15.

    ________(2005) A Call to Write Alternatively Speaking 8(1) 5.

    Schwartz, J. (2005). Writers Brigade: Innovative Project for AAC Users. ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 14 (49), 19.

    Schwartz, J. (December 2005). AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: Purpose, Function, and Outcome. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 3-4.

    Schwartz, J. (2005) Critical Biography of Hugh Quigley. Irish-American West, Western Institute of Irish Studies. org. http://www.wiisonline.org/resources.php?type=bio&file=Quigley.xml. 2/20/06

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    Tom Younkerman

    Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., & Younkerman, T. (2004). Communicators on the front line. Augmentative Communication News, 16(1), 4-5.

    ________, Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., Younkerman, T., & Geluso, B. (2004). Perspectives on employment: AAC-RERC Writers Brigade. Augmentative Communication News, 16(3), 1-4.

    Younkerman,, T. (December 2005). WebCrawler - Taking AAC Devices to a New Level. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 14 (4), 9-10.

    Younkerman, T. (2005). WebCrawlers – Taking AAC Devices to a New Level. In Press.

    _________ (2005). ConnSENSE Review: DynaVox Series 4 DV4. Retrieved from http://www.connsensebulletin.com/revdv4.html.

    _________ (2004, June). What’s new at the AAC-RERC? Speak UP, 19, 9.

    _________ (2004). Telework to improve employment outcomes. Augmentative Communication News, 16(4), 7.

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    2003 – 2008 Other Media

    “Grant helps with communication.” The Herald-Sun. Durham, NC. Sunday, November 23, 2003

    “$4.75 Million Grant for Communication.” Inside Duke University Medical Center and Health System, Vol. 12, No. 23, November 24, 2003, pp. 7.

    “Oishei grant to fund Center for Augmented Communication.” Chamberlain, Susan. University at Buffalo Reporter, 36, (11), November 11, 2004. http://www.buffalo.edu/reporter/vol36/vol36n11/articles/Oishei.html

    “Freeing Voices.” Meredith, Dennis. DukeMed Magazine, 5:1, Spring/Summer 2005, 36-38.

    “Technology Aids In Communication With Disabled Kids.” Article and video quoting Janice Light. www.nbc5i.com. Dallas, Texas. March 14, 2006. http://www.nbc5i.com/news/7996144/detail.html

    Center Researches Technology for Disabled. The Chronicle. Durham, NC. October 2005

    Jakobs, T. & Beukelman, D. (2005). Voice Switch. Alma, Arkansas: InvoTek, Inc.

    Jakobs, T. & Beukelman, D. (2005). Sound Switch, Alma, Arkansas: InvoTek, Inc.

    Weissling, K. & Beukelman, D. (2006). Low-tech Visual Scenes Templates for use with Microsoft Publisher. Available: http://aac.unl.edu

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    AAC-RERC Presentations from 2003 – 2008

    Using Automatic Voice Recognition with People with Dysarthric Speech.

    2003

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    AAC and ALS Beukelman Nebraska Speech, Language, Hearing Association
         
         
    AAC and Literacy Blackstone, S. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    AAC strategies for persons with locked-in syndrome Beukelman Nebraska Speech, Language, Hearing Association
    AAC technology learning: AAC team members Beukelman American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, (ASHA) Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    AAC transitions for persons with ALS: A “classic” example Beukelman ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    AAC Use by persons with traumatic brain injury Beukelman Nebraska State Speech and Hearing Assoc
    Algorithmic Estimation of Pauses in Extended Speech Samples Beukelman Speech Motor Control Conference
    Augmented Input for Children With Autism Who Require AAC Drager, K., Postal, V., Carrolus, L., Craig, K., Gagliano, C., & Luckenbill, E. Poster presentation, ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Characteristics of AAC use by individuals with severe speech impairments: A critical review Davis, R. & Light, J. Poster presentation, ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Contemporary AAC Issues Beukelman Arizona State Speech and Hearing Association
    Demographics of preschoolers who use AAC and SLP training needs: A survey Binger, C. & Light, J. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Family acceptance of supplemented speech strategies used by survivors of TBI Beukelman ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Grammar assessment and intervention for individuals who use AAC Binger, C. & Light, J. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Improving AAC systems for young children Light, J., Drager, K., Burki, B., Curran, J., D'Silva, K., Grodzicki, L., Haley, A., Hartnett, R., Hayes, E., Kristiansen, L., McCarthy, J., Nemser, J., Page, R., Panek, E., Parkin, E., & Worah, S. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Instructing paraeducators to support students using AAC in book reading contexts Kent-Walsh, J. & Light, J. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Intelligibility measurement of young children Beukelman Nebraska State Speech and Hearing Association
    Listener attitudes toward speech supplementation strategies used by survivors of TBI Beukelman Speech Motor Control Conference
    New AAC interfaces: Field test results Beukelman ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Practice guidelines in dysarthria: Supplemented speech Beukelman ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Rehab Engineering Student Projects: How Can You Get Involved? Caves, K., Bohs, L., Goldberg, R. NCATP Tech Expo, Raleigh , NC , November 2003
    Rehabilitation Engineering Concepts in a BME Design Class Goldberg, R., Caves, K., Bohs, L. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Nashville , TN , October 2003
    Social Networks: An Assessment, Intervention Planning, and Research Tool Blackstone, S. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Switch access for the severely physically involved client Caves, K. NCATP Tech Expo, Raleigh , NC , November 2003
    Teaching a design class jointly at neighboring institutions Goldberg, R., Caves, K., Bohs, L. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Nashville , TN , October 2003
    The Internet as a Service Delivery Medium for Assistive Technology Shane, H., Cordeiro, B. ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Use of a simultaneous task to measure listener's perceptual load Beukelman ASHA Annual Conference, Chicago , IL , November 2003
    Shane, H., Boemler, S., DeRuyter, F., & Caves, K Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
    RERC on Communication Enhancement – Activity Update DeRuyter, F., & Caves, K. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
    The Application of a New Model of Pattern Recognition for Movement Analysis and Speech Recognition. Boemler, S., Caves, K., Shane, H., & DeRuyter, F Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
    Collaboration between RERC and Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division Caves, K., DeRuyter, F., & Shane, H Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
    RERC on Communication Enhancement – An Update DeRuyter, F., & Caves, K. NIDRR RERC Project Directors Annual Meeting. Arlington, VA
    Platform independent and Web-based AAC Outcome Data Collection Tools. DeRuyter, F., & Caves, C., Saldana, D., Jutai, J.W 2003 Biennial USSAAC Conference. Los Angeles, CA
    Using Automatic Voice Recognition with People with Dysarthric Speech Caves, K. & DeRuyter, F. 2003 Biennial USSAAC Conference. Los Angeles, CA
    RERC on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC) – Activity Update DeRuyter, F. & Caves, K CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, Los Angeles, CA

    AAC-RERC Presentations 2004

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    AAC and Autism: Current Practice and Future Direction Blackstone, S., Rubin, E. Shane, H. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, March 2004
    AAC Writers Brigade Schwartz, J. Cultural Awareness Seminar , Stanford University , April 14, 2004
    AAC Writers Brigade Schwartz, J. Residential Education, Stanford University , May 13, 2004
    AAC Writers Brigade: An AAC-RERC Project Blackstone, S., Schwartz, J., Williams, M., Ellenson, R. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, March 2004
    AAC: Contemporary Issues Beukelman, D. Arizona Speech Language Hearing Association, Tucson, AR, May 9, 2004
    AAC use Persons with TBI Beukelman, D. Nebraska Speech Language and Hearing Association, Kearney, NE.
    Developing research questions Beukelman, D. University of Nebraska Medical School, Omaha, NE.
    Investigation design Beukelman, D. University of Nebraska Medical School, Omaha, NE.
    Access to communication devices and computers for people with disabilities Caves, K., Trautman, J. Duke University Medical Center Gerontology Grand Rounds, Durham , NC , April 2004
    ACETS Online: Electronic Job Coaching for AAC Users Bryen, D., Carey, A., Cohen, K. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Augmentative Communication, Empowerment and Supports (ACES) Boyd, R., Cohen, K., Bryen, D. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Augmented Input for Children With Autism Who Require AAC Drager, K., Postal, V., Carrolus, L., Craig, K., Gagliano, C., & Luckenbill, E. Poster presentation, Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association, State College , PA , April 2004
    Future of Wireless Technology for People with Disabilities. Panel Discussion at the Wireless Tobias, J., Baquis, D., Caves, K., Ellis, D., Hare, C., Kani, A. RERC State of the Science Conference, Atlanta , GA , May, 2004
    Getting linked to Rehab Engineering Student Projects Caves, K., Stroop, J., Bohs, L. NISH Annual Conference, Hollywood , FL , May 2004
    RERC on Communication Enhancement Caves, K., DeRuyter, F. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, March 2004
    Social Networks: An assessment, intervention planning and research tool Blackstone, S., Hunt-Berg, M., Kingsbury, E., Soto, G. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Social Networks: Video and DVD Blackstone, S., Hunt-Berg, M., Nygard, J. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Transferring New Technology to the AT Industry Appler, D., Linsenmeyer, E., Bauer, S., Caves, K. Assistive Technology Industries Association Meeting, Orlando , FL , January 2004
    Universal Free Speech for People Who Need AAC Given, F., Bryen, D., Lever, S., Williams, B. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Use of Generic Communication Technologies to Promote Job-related Social Networks Bryen, D., Potts, B., Carey, A. ISAAC 2004, October 2004, Natal , Brazil
    Use of Social Networks for AAC Assessment, Outcomes Measurement, and Advocacy Blackstone, S., Berg, M.H., Golinker, L. CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities 2004 Conference, March 2004
    SOCIAL NETWORKS: Participation and Communicative Competence: Different Strokes for Different Folks Blackstone, S. Tel Aviv, ISAAC – ISRAEL, July 13, 2004
    The AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Blackstone, S. Tel Aviv, ISAAC – ISRAEL, July 12, 2004
    AAC technologies for individuals with cognitive and linguistic challenges: Perspectives from the AAC-RERC Blackstone, S. Tel Aviv, ISAAC – ISRAEL, July 12, 2004
    Creative Ways to Use Talking Photo Albums Blackstone, S. Tel Aviv, ISAAC – ISRAEL, July 12, 2004
    SOCIAL NETWORKS: An Assessment, Intervention planning and Outcomes Measurement tool Blackstone, S. Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre, Communication and Writing Aids Service, September 17 and 18
    Use of Visual scenes in interventions for persons with severe aphasia, Beukelman, D Nebraska Speech Language Hearing Association, Kearney, NE, September 2004
    Ending the Silence: Reducing the Risk of Crime and Reporting Crime when it does occur Bryen, D., Lever, S., Given, F. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    Social Networks: An assessment, intervention planning and research tool Blackstone, S., Hunt-Berg, M., Kingsbury, E., Soto, G. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    Social Networks: Video and DVD Blackstone, S., Hunt-Berg, M., Nygard, J. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    Strategies for Becoming an Empowered Augmented Communicator Bryen, D., Boyd, R., Cohen, K. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    The effects of aided AAC modeling on the acquisition of multi-symbol utterances by children who use AAC. Binger, C. & Light, J. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    Using Talking Photos as Assistive Technology Tools: The Next Generation Pressman, H., Blackstone, S. ISAAC 2004, Natal, Brazil, October 2004
    SOCIAL NETWORKS: Communication Strategies for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs and their Communication Partners Blackstone, S. Covina, CA Los Angeles County Office of Education , November 12, 2004
    AAC acceptance and use for persons with TBI. Fager, Beukelman, Karantounis ASHA, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    AAC interventions to maximize language development for young children Light, J., Drager, K., Curran, J., Hayes, E., Kristiansen, L., Lewis, W., May, H., Page, R., Panek, E., Pendergast, S., & Witte, M. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    AAC service delivery survey: SLPs time allotment of AAC services. Davis, R., & Light, J. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    AAC technology acceptance by persons with ALS Beukelman, D., Ball, L., Pattee ASHA, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Feature matching SGD’s for a person with ALS. Ball, L. ASHA, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Improving the literacy skills of individuals who require AAC. Light, J., McNaughton, D., Bercaw, K., Jansen, J., Kristiansen, L., May, J., Miller, L, Mohr, A., Symons, G., & Yorke, A. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Interventions to build communicative competence with individuals who use AAC: From research to effective practice Light, J. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Managing Autism Outcomes: The Participation, Accuracy, and Independence Scales Shane, H., Kearns, K., Weiss-Kapp, S., Taurian, M. ASHA, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Performance of typically developing children using two presentations of scanning. McCarthy, J., Light, J., Drager, K., Grodzicki, L., Panek, E., & Parkin, E. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Research Update: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement Caves, K., Shane, H., Light, J., Beukelman, D. ASHA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Research update: Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC). Beukelman, D., Blackstone, S., Bryen, D., Caves, K., DeRuyter, F., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Shane, H., & Williams, M. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    Results of an Internet-based problem solving program for adolescents using AAC. McCarthy, J., & Light, J. ASHA 2004, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004
    AAC interventions for persons with locked-in syndrome Beukelman, D. Nebraska Speech Language and locked-in syndrome
    AAC-RERC, SEFLC, and CRADA or Our Path to Collaboration and Success in Alphabet Soup. DeRuyter, F 2004 Federal Laboratory Consortium Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA
    RERC on Communication Enhancement Caves, K. & DeRuyter, F. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Arlington, VA
    AAC-RERC, SEFLC and CRADA Caves, K & DeRuyter, F National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Arlington, VA
    Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement DeRuyter, F Coalition for Rehabilitation Engineering Research Organizations, Washington, DC
    Clinical Pathways for Communication and Swallowing Changes Associated with ALS. DeRuyter, F., Caves, K., Trautman, J., Vess, G., Ourand, P.M., & Bardach, L 15th International Symposium of ALS/MND, Philadelphia, PA

    AAC-RERC Presentations 2005

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    RERC on Communication Enhancement Activity Update Caves, K., Deruyter, F., Shane, H. Assistive Technology Industries Association Meeting, Orlando, FL, January 2005
    Assistive Technology and Remote Collaboration and Training Caves, K. Advisory Board of the NC Assistive Technology Project, Raleigh, NC, January 2005
    AAC and aphasia: Visual Scene Display. Beukelman, D. AAC-RERC Webcast, 2005
    Improving AAC Technologies: Projects Affecting Successful Outcomes DeRuyter, F., Blackstone, S., and Schwartz, B.S.: California Speech and Hearing Assoc Annual Convention, Santa Clara, CA (2005)
    RERC on Communication Enhancement DeRuyter, F. and Caves, K. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Pentagon City, VA (2005)
    AAC Facilitators for Persons With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Beukelman, D., Schardt, K., Ball, L., & Patte, G. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    Use of safe-laser technology to train head movement in LIS. Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Karantounis, R. & Jakobs, T. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    Visual scenes: An AAC prototype for people with aphasia. Beukelman, D., Dietz, D., Hux, K., McKelvey, M. Weissling, K. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    Performance in chronic aphasia using visual scenes interface with AAC. Beukelman, D., Deitz, A., Hux, K., McKelvey, M., & Weissling, K. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    Effect of Alphabet Supplementation & Word Precision on Speech Intelligibility. Hanson, L. Beukelman, D., Kahl, J., Schutts, E American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    Practice Guidelines in Dysarthria Yorkston, K., Hakel, M., Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, November 2005
    AAC and motor speech disorders associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ball, L. Penn State University, University Park, PA, January 2005
    AAC technology acceptance, facilitators, and length of use by persons with ALS. Ball, L,, Pattee, Anderson, Robertson ASHA Division 12 (AAC) Annual Conference/Palm Springs, CA, January 2005
    Supporting successful transition for individuals who use AAC McNaughton, D. AAC-RERC webcast, February –May 2005
    RERC on Communication Enhancement Caves, K., DeRuyter, F. CSUN, Los Angeles, CA, March 2005
    Meeting the challenge: Assistive technologies for children with communication disabilities Light, J . American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting. St. Louis, MO; February 2005
    AAC acceptance and use by persons with ALS and TBI, CSUN Conference, Beukelman, D. CSUN, Los Angeles, CA, March 2005
    Emerging AAC interfaces for persons with severe language or motor limitations Beukelman, D. CSUN, Los Angeles, CA, March 2005
    The AAC-RERC Writers Brigade: A Year of Outcomes Schwartz, J., Rackensperger, T., Hemphill, J., Blackstone, S. CSUN, Los Angeles, CA, March 2005
    AAC for adults with acquired communication impairments. Mid-South Conference on Communicative Disorders Ball, L. Mid-South Conference on Communication Disorders University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, March 2005
    RERC on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC) DeRuyter, F., Blackstone, S. CSHA 2005, Santa Clara, CA, April 2005
    Social Networks and Individuals with Neurological Challenges: Measurable and Reimbursable Differences Blackstone, S., Wilkins, D.R, Golinker, L., Kingsbury, E., Avila, I., Fletcher, B., Vickers, C., Hagge, D. CSHA 2005, Santa Clara, California, April, 2005
    Using video conferencing to facilitate cross campus teaching Caves, K., Goldberg, R. Duke University Center for Instructional Technology Showcase, Durham, NC, April 2005
    Promoting positive employment outcomes for individuals who use AAC. McNaughton, D., & Light, J. Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Baltimore, MD.; April 2005
    Improving the literacy skills of individuals who require AAC. McNaughton, D., Light, J., Bercaw, J., Jansen, J., Kristiansen, L., May, J., Miller, L., Mohr, A., Symons, G., & Yorke, A. Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Baltimore, MD.; April 2005
    Enhancing language and communication for young children who require AAC Light, J. Pennsylvania Department of Education Intermediate Unit, Altoona, PA; May 2005
    Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with ALS Caves, K., Helms, S. Duke University Medical Center Neurology Grand Rounds, Durham, NC, May 2005
    Assistive Technology: Challenges to the Federal Laboratories DeRuyter, F., Caves, K., Bauer, S., Shane, H., Cohen, D. National FLC Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 2005
    Social Networks: Improving practice and outcomes for persons with complex communication needs Blackstone, S. Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, May 8, 2005
    AAC Interventions to maximize language development for young children. Light, J. AAC-RERC webcast, May – August 2005
    Using Electronic Screen Media in Program Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Preliminary Considerations. Howard C. Shane Milestones Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, June 2005
    Alternative And Augmentative Communication Options When Speech Is Not Always Functional Howard C. Shane Milestones Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, June 2005
    Enhancing communication and language development with individuals who require AAC Light, J. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; June 2005
    Work is at Home and Home is at Work: The Benefits and Challenges of Telework for Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication Rackensperger, T., Arnold, A., McNaughton, D., Baker, C., & Dorn, D. Pittsburgh Employment Conference for Augmented Communicators, Pittsburgh, PA; July 2005
    So you want to work: Lessons learned from 5 years of RERC research Bryen, D. Pittsburgh Employment Conference. Pittsburgh, PA; August 2005
    Maximizing language development with young children who require AAC Light, J., & Drager, K . American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual conference. San Diego, CA. November 2005.
    Maximizing the literacy skills of individuals who require AAC Light, J., McNaughton, D., Jansen, J., Kristiansen, L., May, J., & Miller, L. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual convention. San Diego, CA; November 2005.
    AAC & interactive play: Language learning in children with autism Drager, K, Light, J, Finke, E, Larson, L, & Venzon, H American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual conference. San Diego, CA; November 2005.
    Using aided AAC modeling to support children’s multi-symbol utterance development Binger, C., & Light, J. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual conference. San Diego, CA; November 2005

    AAC-RERC Presentations 2006

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    Prototype-clinical software to monitor performance for speech motor learning. Ball, L., Quach, W., Rupp, D., Beukelman, D., & Jakobs, T. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
    Use of AAC to enhance social participation of adults with neurologic conditions. Beukelman, D. AAC State of the Science Conference, CSUN Cconference, Los Angeles, CA
    Locked-In Patient: ALS and Brainstem Stroke Beukelman, D. Brain-Computer Interface Conference, National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes or Health. Washington, D.C.
    Use of AAC by Children in School Beukelman, D. Nebraska AAC Conference, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and REhabilitation, UNMC, Omaha, NE.
    AAC for Youth and Adults with Acquired Communication Needs. Beukelman, D., Ball, L., & Fager, S. State of the Science Conference in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Los Angeles, CA.; March 2006
    Key Principles Underlying Research and Practice in AAC Blackstone, S., Williams, M., & Wilkins, D. State of the Science Conference in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Los Angeles, CA.; March 2006
    Enhancing AAC Connections with the World DeRuyter, F., & Caves, K. State of the Science Conference in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Los Angeles, CA; March 2006
    Integrating contextual relevant visual scenes into aphasia interventions. Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Hux, K., & Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
    Alphabet supplementation effects on sentence intelligibility with selected cues omitted. Hansen, L., Beukelman, D., & McKee, K. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
    AAC to improve language and communication outcomes for young children with complex communication needs Light, J., & Drager, K. State of the Science Conference in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Los Angeles, CA; March 2006
    Changes in communication patterns of persons with ALS McKelvey, M., Kowai, N., Evans, D., Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
    AAC to Enhance Participation in Society for Adolescents and Adults with Developmental Disabilities McNaughton, D., & Bryen, D. State of the Science Conference in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Los Angeles, CA.; March 2006
    Systematic Use Of Video Supports For Persons With ASD Shane, H. New Hampshire Speech and Hearing association meeting, Concord NH, April 2006
    Using the Procedural Knowledge Profile© To Establish Communication Goals and Objectives Shane, H. Autism Society of America’s 37th National Conference, Providence, RI, June 2006
    AAC-RERC Products and Tools: 1998-Present Beukelman, D., Blackstone, S., Bryen, D., Caves, K., DeRuyter, F., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Shane, H., & Williams, M. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    AAC-RERC State of the Science Conference Beukelman, D., Blackstone, S., Bryen, D., Caves, K., DeRuyter, F., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Shane, H., & Williams, M. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    ACOLUG: Augmentative Communication On-line Users' Group Bryen, D. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    Dual-display SGD Intelligibility with Alphabet Supplementation and Word Prediction Beukelman, D., Hanson, E., Shutts, E., Heidemann, J. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    The Development of a Multimodal Recognition Interface for AAC Technologies McNaughton, D., Light, J., Drager, K., Sharma, R., Rauschert, I., Harris, A., Worah, S., Sellnow, K. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    Using New Technologies to Study Language Use in Augmentative Communication Higginbotham, J., Cornish, J., Wilkins, D., Lesher, G. ISAAC 2006, Germany, August 2006
    Use of dual-screen AAC prototype to enhance learning efficiency. Quach, W., Beukelman, D., Prentice, C., & Black, C. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
    Creating low-tech visual scenes communication books for people with ahpasia. Weissling, K., Beukelman, D., Fager, S., & Wyss, J. American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention.
     

    AAC-RERC Presentations 2007

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    EasyTally of Performance Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Quach, W., & Jakobs, T. American Speech and Language Convention.
    Voice and sound switches Beukelman, David American Speech and Language Convention.
    Teaching Evidence Based Practice in Pre-Professional Education. Beukelman, David Division of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Research Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
    AAC for Adults Beukelman, David Kansas State Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Topeka, KS.
    Reducing the Cognitive Linguistic Load for Adults with Complex Communication Needs. Beukelman, David State of the Science Conference, Cognitive RERC. Boulder, CO.
    Visual scene display for DV-5 Beukelman, David American Speech and Language Convention.
    Brainstem impairment: Supporting communication at all stages of recovery. Fager, S. & Beukelman, D., & Culp, D. American Speech and Language Convention.
    Augmented speech recognition for severe dysarthria: Initial pilot study results. Fager, S., Beukelman, D., Jakobs, T. American Speech and Language Convention.
    Head tracking for persons with minimal movement: A case study. Fager, S., Beukelman, D., & Jakobs, T. American Speech and Language Convention.
    Low-Tech Visual Scenes Weissling, K. & Beukelman, D. American Speech and Language Convention.
    Evidence-based AAC interventions for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
    Light, J. & Drgaer, K American Speech and Language Convention.
    Evidence-based literacy intervention for individuals who require AAC. Light, J. & McNaughton, D. American Speech and Language Convention.
    AAC Update from the RERC on Communication Enhancement DeRuyter, F. and Caves, K 22nd International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA
    Platform Independent and Web-Based AAC/AT Outcome Data Collection Tools DeRuyter, F Evidence Based Decision Making in AAC Conference. ASHA. Atlanta, GA
    State-of-the-Art in Rehabilitation Engineering Research and Application DeRuyter, F RESNA Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
    Assistive Technology Outcomes and Findings DeRuyter, F U.S. Interagency Committee on Disability Research conference on "Transfer Strategies and Technologies for Individuals with Physical Disabilities". Arlington, VA
    AAC/AT Outcome Data Collection/Capture Tools: Platform Independent and Web-based. DeRuyter, F., Jutai, J. & Saldana, D American Speech and Hearing Association, Boston, MA
     

    AAC-RERC Presentations 2008

    Title Presenter Sponsor
    Outcomes 2008: A personnel framework for AAC and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
    Ball, L., Beukelman, D., Geske, J., Green, J., Pattee, G. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Contextual relevant visual scenes for persons with aphasia and TBI. Beukelman, D., Dietz, A., McKelvey, M., Hux, K., Wallace, S., Weissling, S. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    AAC Access for People with Brainstem Impairment. Beukelman, D., Fager, S., & Jakobs, T. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Knowledge Translation from a Clinical Program, Beukelman , D. Invited Presentation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
    AAC for Adults with Complex Communication Needs Beukelman , D. Invited Workshop, AAC and Assistive Technology Conference, Seattle WA.
    AAC-RERC Update. DeRuyter, F., Beukelman, D., Bryen, D., Higginbotham, J., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Williamson, M. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    The impact of visuographic support on reading comprehension by people with chronic aphasia. Dietz, A., Hux, K., Beukelman, D., & McKelvey, M. American Speech Language Hearing Convention
    Reading comprehension by people with chronic aphasia: A comparison of three levels of visographic contextual support. Dietz, A., Hux, K., Beukelman, D., & McKelvey, M. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Teton Village, WY
    MERT: A self-practice alternative improving subglottal air pressure control: A technical report. Hakel, M., Beukelman, D., Perez, L., Kavan, P. Speech Motor Control Conference, Monterey, CA.
    Nasal obturation for chronic velopharyngeal dysfunction of dysarthria: A technical report. Hakel, M. & Beukelman, D. Speech Motor Control Conference, Monterey, CA.
    Are Some letter cues more important than others in alphabet supplementation? Hanson,E. & Beukelman,D Speech Motor Control Conference, Monterey, CA.
    Dynamic capture and representation of visual content in medical settings. McCathy, J., Fager, S., Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Convention
    Information representation in augmentative and alternative communication systems for people with severe chronic aphasia McKelvey, M., Dietz, A., Hux, K., Beukelman, D., Wiessling, K., & Wallace, S. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    The impact of contextualization and personal relevance on the communicative performance by people with severe aphasia. McKelvey, M., Hux, K., Beukelman, D., & Dietz, A. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Teton Village, WY
    Impact of personal relevance and contextualization on comprehension in aphasia McKelvey, M., Hux, K., Dietz, A., & Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Convention
    Identifying factors affecting delayed AAC referrals for individuals with ALS. Nordness, A., Ball, L., Fager, S., & Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Convention
    Facilitating Children's Learning of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems. Quach, W., & Beukelman, D. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Facilitating Children's Learning of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems. Quach, W., & Beukelman, D. DAAC: Research Conference, San Diego, CA.
    Young children learning of dynamic display systems. Quach, W. & Beukelman, D. American Speech Language Hearing Convention
    Aphasia therapy: Coordinating AAC and tradition. Weissling, K., McKelvey, M., Wallace, S. Nebraska State Speech, Language, Hearing Association.
    The State of Automated Data Logging in AAC Higginbotham, D. J. & Golinker, L. CSUN Conference on Disability Technology

    Research to Practice: Shifting sands and the implications.

    Blackstone, S. AAC and All That Jazz, New Orleans, LA.

    AAC: Emergency Preparedness, Relief, Recovery. It’s Time to Act!

    Blackstone, S., Kennedy, P., Cantos, O. AAC and All That Jazz, New Orleans, LA.

    So…what’s the point?: Considering a social networks framework in AAC.

    Blackstone, S. & Oxley, J. AAC and All That Jazz, New Orleans, LA.
    The AAC-RERC Writers Brigade Schwartz, J., McLeod, L, & Blackstone, S. CSUN Conference on Disability Technology
    Spreading the News. . . . Williams, M.B., Krezman, C., & Blackstone, S. CSUN Conference on Disability Technology
    AAC-RERC Update Higginbotham, J., DeRuyter, F., Williams, M.B. Shane, H., Blackstone, S. CSUN Conference on Disability Technology
    Augmentative Communication Technology Advancements DeRuyter, F International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, St. Petersburg, FL
    AAC/AT Outcomes Research and Data Capture Tools DeRuyter, F., Jutai, J & Saldana, D 23rd International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA
    AAC/AT Outcomes Research and Data Capture Tools. DeRuyter, F., Jutai, J. & Saldana, D International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Social Networks: An introduction. Blackstone, S. & Hunt Berg, M. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    AAC preparedness, rescue and relief efforts: Ensuring the safety and rights of people with complex communication needs. Blackstone, S., & Warrick, A. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    ACOLUG -- Augmentative Communication OnLine Users' Group. Bryen, D. N. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Leadership Among people who use AAC: ISAAC's Project LEAD. Bryen, D.N., Pistorious, M., Smith, M., Mukherjee, S. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Innovations in AAC education: Designing a seating and positioning webcast. Costigan, A., & McNaughton, D. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Update from the RERC on Communication Enhancement (AAC-RERC).

     

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    International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Teachers' perspectives on including children with ASD who require AAC. Finke, E., McNaughton, D., & Drager, D. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    The state of automated data logging for AAC. Higginbotham, J., & Golinker, L. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Using a web crawler to enhance AAC. Higginbotham, J., Lesher, G., & Luo, F. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Evidence-based AAC interventions to build language and communication skills with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Light, J., & Drager, K. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Evidence-based literacy intervention for individuals who require AAC. Light, J., & McNaughton, D. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    The Share Your Stories Project: Lessons from AAC consumer's personal narratives. McCarthy, J., Higginbotham, J., & Luo, F. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Employment and individuals who use AAC. McNaughton,D., Light, J., McNeil, M., Serpentine, E., & Arnold, A. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Micro-Enterprises and AAC McNeil ,M., McNaughton ,D., & Light ,J. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Montreal, Canada.
    Vocabulary for socially valued adult roles
    Bryen, D. IASSID Conference
    Building language and literacy skills with children who require AAC. Light, J., Drager, K., & McNaughton, D. American Speech Language Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.
    Designing effective AAC systems: Research evidence and implications for practice. Light, J., Wilkinson, K., & Drager, K. American Speech Language Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.
    Children’s representations of early language concepts: Implications for AAC symbols. Technical Light, J., et al. American Speech Language Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.