AAC & SLP

It's the end of the semester and I am keeping it simple. Less content but super important content. I have created multiple five minute Boardmaker trainings. I will release a couple each week. Five minutes is digestible. It starts very simple. Feel free to share this with paraprofessionals who may help you with creating Boardmaker activities, as well as other employees who may be interested.

Boardmaker is announcing one more update...probably not the last. This is supposed to fix the updating errors...so if you have difficulty accessing Boardmaker, please reach out to the help desk.

Once these 5 minute trainings are out there will be a link where you can get individual help to get Boardmaker to work!

• Ashley Larisey - (Currently not accepting new clients, will update when this changes). Larisey Speech Services SLP specializing in AAC. In home therapy.
• Megan Brazas - SLPathways, SLP and OT treatment available for a variety of types of therapy, including AAC.

• Beth Christensen - AAC Helper SLP specializing in AAC, ATP - Assistive Technology Specialist, in home therapy.

• Heidi Rabe, - Authentic Expressions Located in Northern Cook County, though able to do remote sessions.

• Jill Senner - Technology & Language Center, Inc. Center based therapy in Oak Park, online currently.

• Mike Cole - Use Your Words In home therapy, further west, may not be accessible for some.

• Schotzi Halley - Halley Speech Therapy Located in Chicago, provide home visits as well as teletherapy.

• Saint Xavier University - Ludden Speech Clinic University graduate student speech Clinic at Saint Xavier University

• Midwestern University - Midwestern Institute University graduate student speech Clinic at Midwestern University

• Elmhurst College - Speech-Langauge Hearing Clinic University graduate student speech Clinic at Elmhurst College

• University of Illinois (Chicago) - UIC ATU UIC's Assistive Technology Unit has a mobile unit which can assist with home adaptations and more.
• Shirley Ryan Ability Lap Day Rehab Center - Homewood, 19260 S Halsted Street (708) 957-8326
  
• Marianjoy Rehab (I am seeking more information, though they were running a remote PODD group last fall which sounds VERY interesting! Anyone with current info, please pass along and I will share.

Company Reps - If a student owns/uses a dedicated device, part of the cost of that device is support from the area company representative. They can help with everything from troubleshooting, repairs, to learning/coaching.

PRC-Saltillo (Formally merged as one company)

• PRC - Jennifer Vallier - Jennifer.Vallier@prentrom.com
• Saltillo - Michelle Retzlaff - Michelle@saltillo.com

Tobii-Dynavox

• (temp) Rachel Tarbell - Rachel.Tarbell@tobiidynavox.com

Assistive Technology Coordinator

Email: sbass@swcccase.org
Website: https://www.swcccase.org/Page/2532
Phone: 708.571.2127