Augmentative and Alternative Communication Clinic Resources
NJC Communication Bill of Rights
The Communication Bill of Rights, developed by the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities, outlines the fundamental rights of all individuals to communicate, express needs, make choices, and be heard.
AAC Institute
The AAC Institute provides education, research, and resources to support effective use of AAC and improve communication outcomes.
Project Core
Project Core is an evidence-based framework that supports communication using core vocabulary and AAC. It helps educators embed communication throughout daily routines to increase opportunities for language and literacy development.
Reasons We Communicate
Use this poster to support communication goals and plan activities for AAC users. It highlights different reasons for communication and helps guide what language to model next.
Graduate clinicians support a client using a speech-generating device during an AAC session.
AAC Therapy in Action
AAC therapy focuses on building functional communication skills that can be used in everyday situations. Sessions are individualized to each client’s needs and may include learning to use a speech-generating device, developing strategies to express wants and ideas, and practicing communication in real-life contexts. Therapy also supports participation, independence, and meaningful interaction across home, school, and community settings, with caregivers often involved to help carry over skills beyond the session.