Conference Presentations Wednesday & Thursday, October 21-22

Effective AAC implementation grows when staff believe in what is possible and feel empowered to […]

This session will examine the 18+-year assistive technology journey of Drew Sato, a young adult […]

This session focuses on aligning AAC practices across home and school without expecting families to […]

This session will examine how Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) impacts a student’s ability to effectively […]

The OATECA core system was created to support the learning and development of individuals with […]

This session will introduce attention as a key component of executive functioning and explore how […]

Kreative Solutions is a novel approach for use of AAC throughout life from birth to […]

This session examines the systemic factors driving AAC abandonment and guides participants through a practical, […]

Building on the digital notebook introduced at the 2025 CTG conference, this presentation equips speech-language […]

Even with the most passionate educators and powerful ideas, promising initiatives that support learners with […]

In this session, participants will explore why girls with autism are often identified later than […]

This “Wild and Free” session always has a little mystery. With so many apps, cloud-based […]

Learn how assistive technology can help support students who struggle with emotional regulation. This session […]

Whether you are new to Comprehensive Literacy for All by Dr. Karen A. Erickson or […]

Do you struggle to find the perfect balance of following the child’s lead while objectively […]

Communication is more than a speech-generating device it is connection, autonomy, and identity. In this […]

Keyguards – precision overlays that guide AAC users’ fingers into target cells – typically cost […]

Universal technology is most powerful when it is embedded into general education instruction rather than […]

Attendees will see how Genio Notes uses AI to support deep learning rather than providing […]

This session will guide participants through the step‑by‑step evolution of a school district Assistive Technology […]

This session will present an evidence-informed framework for implementing assistive technology within real-life environments to […]

Self-determination begins with self-awareness. For many students with disabilities, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is […]

The Minnesota STAR Program has launched a new Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Consideration Toolkit […]

In this session, participants will learn how to design and implement effective group contingency interventions […]

Persons with disabilities seek greater independence in activities of daily living, environmental control, communication, mobility, […]

This session will introduce a structured “Student Switch Lab” model that supports students with physical […]

This poster demonstrates how curriculum-integrated assistive technology projects can enhance occupational therapy education and community […]

This session will present a structured model for implementing technology-enabled supports in I/DD services through […]

After introducing myself and my book, I will open the session by reading the prologue […]

You have never attended a session quite like this before—we guarantee it. It’s a well-known […]

Effective mounting solutions are essential for maximizing independence and ensuring consistent access to assistive technology. […]

For students who are blind or visually impaired with complex communication needs, traditional tactile symbols […]

Poetry offers an engaging and accessible pathway to early literacy for secondary students with complex […]

As eye gaze manufacturers, we believe personalization is key to ensuring an optimal and independent […]

After the session, the participant will be able to research and choose wearable devices with […]

Participants will experience a free digital Assistive Technology (AT) Exploratorium that sparks possibilities for inclusive […]

What does it actually take for an adult with a developmental disability to live independently? […]

Attendees will explore AAC programming roadmaps that support clinicians and educators working with people who […]

Access to Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) is essential to ensuring a free and appropriate public […]

Research highlights that siblings of children with complex needs face unique challenges requiring targeted support. […]

This session explores how to authentically partner with parents and caregivers of AAC users, across […]

Supporting young adults who use AAC as they transition from high school requires an individualized, […]

This session will equip educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents with the knowledge and skills to […]

Participants will explore how the Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) model supports the development of practical, […]

Roll up your sleeves and start building! In this hands-on session, you will create a […]

You love LessonPix for it’s simplicity, but did you know that LessonPix can do so […]

Artificial intelligence is in education, yet many educators lack practical skills of how AI can […]

This session explores the closet of therapy approaches clinicians can pull off the shelf to […]

This session prepares speech-language pathologists to conduct student-centered AAC evaluations and lead collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. […]

Participants will examine how AAC can shift from an individual support to a shared, schoolwide […]

This session will provide a systematic framework for moving beyond device acquisition to achieve functional […]

Dive into the fundamental concepts of Assistive Technology (AT) skills and the pivotal role AT […]

Participants will explore using visual supports purposefully to develop communication and comprehension, moving beyond simple […]

In this session, participants will explore practical ways to create visual supports using digital and […]

We understand that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessments can feel intimidating, but they do […]

Children using AAC face an invisible barrier: while they may have the robust tools and […]

Move beyond compliance-driven IEPs! This session integrates Strengths-Based Approaches (SBA) and Universal Design for Learning […]

Do you have AAC Communicators in your life that want to take the next step […]

This presentation challenges the common practice of relying on a single AAC access method. When […]

This session will begin by describing challenges faced by people with limited or absent hand […]

Building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity is about creating systems, not just adding tools, training, and […]

What does comprehensive literacy actually look like in a classroom serving AAC users? This session […]

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 22!” This workshop tackles the transition from […]

Participants will explore how thematic learning tubs will be designed and implemented to support young […]

This presentation explores how cognitive load theory applies to individuals using alternative access methods for […]

This session provides a practical, SETT-based framework for using Generative AI as an instructional partner […]

This session will demonstrate how the native iOS Shortcuts App can be used as an […]

Literacy and access have become critical areas for review within both classrooms and workplace settings. […]

This session will examine why assistive technology efforts often lose momentum despite strong initial intent. […]

The 10th Annual Minnesota AAC Town Hall Meeting features a discussion for people who communicate […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students access information and complete work. For students who […]

Commonly requested assistive technology (AT) tools often fall short of their “miracle” status when selected […]

This session will examine the role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in facilitating caregiver support groups […]

Attendees will gain an understanding of the latest Chromebook assistive technologies. We will explore assistive […]

In 2006 a presentation called A-Z of Adapting Literacy was born. This presentation took attendees […]

This presentation will address the implementation of adaptive seating with a focus on educational participation. […]

This session explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can support young AAC users in developing language, […]

Every student has a fundamental right to self-expression through art. However, for students with special […]

In this ever-changing technology climate, many educational AI-powered platforms have been developed with the promise […]

Our lecture begins with a quick review of the SLP and OT professions and the […]

All children need access to systematic, comprehensive emergent literacy instruction. For learners with complex communication […]

This session will equip educators and assistive technology specialists with the knowledge and tools needed […]

As AI becomes integrated into AAC, clinicians must ensure that increased efficiency does not come […]

This session will showcase engaging, real-world ways to transform data collection into a collaborative and […]

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical, evidence-based ways to integrate augmentative and alternative […]

Participants will use a practical, neurodiversity-affirming and culturally/linguistically diverse (CLD)-affirming workflow to set up an […]

Matching Features to Needs: Forbes AAC Products in Practice provides an applied overview of the […]

Participants will learn how to shift accountability for the accessibility of educational technology products back […]

Participation in sports and recreation plays a critical role in physical health, social development, and […]

This session will guide participants through a neurodiversity-affirming approach to supporting individuals who engage in […]

In this exciting session, you’ll discover Jennifer Jacobsen’s #1 instructional framework—a powerful approach that has […]

In this session, participants will learn how to build an effective Adult Assistive Technology (AT) […]

Physical access and meaningful parent participation are still real challenges in special education, even with […]

It is critical to provide individuals with physical disabilities with a means of computer access […]

This session will address the ethical dimensions of AI use in special education, focusing on […]

This session will introduce vibe coding — the practice of describing a desired resource in […]

If you’ve tried bringing people with lived experience into your research and walked away thinking, […]

The purpose of the presentation will be to guide practitioners through the process of teaching […]

This session will focus on the use of video modeling in a preschool for autistic […]

This session will introduce an innovative eye-controlled driving solution for power wheelchairs, designed for individuals […]

This presentation will focus on current evidence that supports intervention using assistive technology with children […]

Language and mobility are inevitably linked in human development. How can we support this growth […]

This session will present a practical, client-centered framework for supporting emergent language and literacy development […]

Despite decades of research showing that all students can learn to read, many learners with […]

Attendees will explore a series of mounting applications by discussing individuals’ goals and circumstances. We’ll […]

This session will include panelists from the project, The National Partnership to Advance Peer-Support Models […]

Graphic symbols sit at the heart of AAC—but how much do we really understand about […]

This session will warmly demonstrate how RocketPen can support dyslexic and struggling readers with features […]

Supporting the development of access and providing accessibility (to activity participation and AAC/AT ) for […]

Stop wondering which AI tools are worth your time and start seeing them in action. […]

This session will showcase the combined power of inclusive technology tools and strategies for the […]

This presentation outlines a strategic framework for effective staff training and the implementation of educational […]

Ready to move beyond basic docs and slides? This fast-paced session transforms you from a […]

An area of need for clinicians is how to address the communication needs of students […]

AAC doesn’t end with school- it supports how people engage in life. This session explores […]

This session will demonstrate how educators and service providers can leverage the Apple iPad ecosystem […]

This session will examine the differences between static and dynamic wheelchair cushion systems, with a […]

Inglis has launched a pilot program that combines assistive technology (AT) and home modifications (HM) […]

This session will equip AT practitioners with practical tools for implementing assistive technology in outdoor […]

This session will examine common access barriers faced by emergent learners and provide practical strategies […]

This session will introduce GuLP AAC, a communication software designed around phrase-based language learning, built […]

This session presents Adaptive Design Association’s “Made to Learn” (M2L) model, a school-based workshop program […]

Children with Complex Communication Needs (CCN), Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), and significant physical and medical […]

Everyone communicates” and “presuming potential” are foundations to AAC implementation practice, but what do you […]

How does Norway use assistive and empowerment technology in its work with people with intellectual […]

You’ve done everything you were told to do—robust vocabulary, consistent modeling, wait time—and your student […]

This session will discuss and demonstrate over 25 different time saving and money saving materials […]

Participants will explore how to leverage free multimedia tools to create motivating, personalized AAC learning […]

High AAC system abandonment rates persist due to inadequate selection processes. Special education teachers and […]

This session will introduce TheOrator, an AI-powered AAC application that generates real-time choices by listening […]

If you’re a detail-oriented, data-driven SLP who has embraced AAC modeling without expectation but secretly […]

Research has shown that the use of multimedia is beneficial to all students. However, it […]

Naperville School District has successfully implemented Everway’s assistive technology tools for a decade, serving 16,000 […]

This session focuses on the importance of text-to-speech (TTS) technology as an essential accommodation for […]

Attendees will gain exposure to a range of assistive technologies, including refreshable braille displays, magnification […]

This session will provide an overview of InnoCaption’s suite of communication access tools designed for […]

How does technology transform from a technical aid into a lifelong voice? This session explores […]

In the pursuit of the “perfect” AAC solution, we often focus on a single high-tech […]

This session will begin by identifying common challenges in managing large volumes of inaccessible PDFs […]

This session will examine the multilingual gap in current AAC tools and demonstrate how AI-powered […]

Students with CCN, significant physical disabilities, and Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI), often have limited opportunities, […]

Alphabet instruction is traditionally a part of every educational program for students with significant disabilities, […]

This one-hour session explores how data can strengthen coaching for assistive technology (AT) implementation by […]

Why is it that many teachers of students with complex communication needs feel confident and […]

Janette Barrios from Apple’s Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives team will provide an overview of […]

Janette Barrios from Apple’s Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives team will provide an overview of […]

This session will demonstrate how accessible reading technologies can be implemented to remove barriers and […]

Participants will examine how universal design will support cost-effective accessibility for all people in public […]

Mobility plays a critical role in children’s cognitive, social, and communication development. Research demonstrates that […]

You may have students using word prediction, but have they actually been taught how to […]

Executive Function (EF) skills, such as time management, organization, and emotional regulation, are essential for […]

What if AAC modeling could open the door to real conversation—not just responses? Children learn […]