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Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
A thriving AAC-affirming school is like a well-tended garden—rooted in beliefs, supported by training and policies, and nurtured through daily implementation by a community of educators, SLPs, paraeducators, administrators, and peers. This session offers actionable strategies to embed AAC across environments, foster peer inclusion, and sustain long-term change. Explore leadership-driven initiatives, tiered professional development, and classroom integration techniques to cultivate a communication-rich culture where all students blossom as communicators.
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Sarah Kinsella

SLP & AAC Specialis, Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) passionate about empowering students with complex communication and learning needs through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Holding a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Sarah has been... Read More →
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Sara Ayars

SLP and Assistive Technology Specialist, Special Education Technology Center (SETC)
Sara is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist with the Special Education Technology Center, and an adjunct professor at Western Washington University. With 18 years of experience in public education, she specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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