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Project

Omaha Public Schools Speech-Language Pathology Services

Center:

NE-Munroe-Meyer Institute of Genetics & Rehabilitation, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Amy Nordness
[email protected]
402-559-5557

Project Description:

Augmentative communication consulting speech services are provided to two area public school districts. The program which has been in place over 10 years, has provided training for staff in area schools. The assistance needed from the UCDD has decreased yearly as school staff speech pathologists have been empowered to provide the services in their school systems. Staff now provide consultations only on the most challenging students involving augmentative communication. The consulting speech pathologist acts as a member of the team with the schools and participates in IEP planning. Staff assist the schools in obtaining appropriate augmentative equipment for the children served. Staff participate in the classroom to assess the most successful ways for the child to communicate. Staff program computers so that the children will be able to participate in the classroom and teaches school staff how to program the computers independently.

Keyword(s):

Augmentative Communication, Speech and Language, Public Schools

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County