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Communication Corner – New Year, New Communication Opportunities!

Jan 3, 20231 min read

As we enter 2023, take the time to look at communication goals to propel communication access and understanding forward. You can use the LifeCourse Framework and its tools to assess what is happening now, what needs to happening moving forward,…

Communication Corner – Communication Tips during Holiday Gatherings

Nov 29, 2022

Don’t expect perfection, the holidays can be triggering, hard, and overstimulating for some Double check for understanding Be patient – allow extra time for processing Allow frequent breaks in a…

Communication Corner – November Honors National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Nov 4, 2022

As people age, there are often changes in communication.  If a person also has Alzheimer’s Disease those changes may be even more pronounced.  As good communication partners, we should change…

Communication Corner – October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2022

What is AAC?AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. What is Aided AAC?When tools are used to…

September Communication Corner

Sep 2, 2022

September Celebrates World Day of the Deaf! Please join us in celebrating World Day of the Deaf on September 25th, 2022.  This very special day is meant not only to…