AAC Research: The Power of Collaboration

Editorial

Editorial: Sharing perspectives on change in AAC research

MaryAnn Romski and Rose A. Sevcik

Introduction

Nothing about AAC users without AAC users: : a call for meaningful inclusion in research, technology development, and professional training

Grant Blasko, Janice Light, David McNaughton, Bob Williams and Jordyn Zimmerman

The Impact of Ableism

A personal commentary about disability inclusion, and representation in research

Anjali J. Forber-Pratt

How Ableism impacts people who use AAC

Lateef McLeod

How ableism impacts people who need and use AAC

Alice Wong

The Future of Technology and ACC

AAC and technology: what’s communication equity got to do with it?

Bob Williams

Future of AAC technologies: priorities for inclusive innovation

Kevin Williams and Christine Holyfield

Dismantling Societal Barriers

Unveiling underlying systemic isolation challenges for AAC users

Grant Blasko

Crossing the communication chasm

Melissa Crisp-Cooper

To include us in our own worlds: AAC is not optional

Ren Koloni

Dismantling societal barriers that limit people who need or use AAC: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions

Janice Light, Susan K. Fager, Jessica Gormley, Glenda Watson Hyatt & Erik Jakobs

Increasing Meaningful Participation

Speech is exhausting

endever* corbin

Speaking from the heart: a story about innovation, resilience, and infinite possibilities with AAC

Godfrey Nazareth

Supporting meaningful participation in society by adults with developmental disabilities who need and use AAC: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions

David McNaughton, Tracy Rackensperger & Lance McLemore

Learning Language and Literacy

Beyond access: the intersecting role of AAC, literacy, and technology

Jordyn Zimmerman

External challenges for individuals who need or use AAC who are learning language: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions

Christine Holyfield, Janice Light, Dana Nieder and Jamie Preece

Reading, writing, and AAC are fundamental

Bob Williams

Overcoming barriers to literacy for individuals who need or use AAC: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions

Janice Light, Christine Holyfield, David McNaughton, Dana Nieder and Jamie Preece

Alternative Access

Embracing change in AAC technology: the keyboard to my success

Tim Jin

Alternative ways to access AAC technologies

Pancho Ramirez

The first word in accessibility is “access”

Patrick Regan

Supporting effective alternative access for individuals with physical disabilities: state of the science, emerging technologies, and future research directions

Heidi Koester, Susan Koch Fager, Jessica Gormley, Erik Jakobs, Kelli Johnsen and Jon Brumberg