Augmentative and Alternative Communication Partnership Program
        
     
    
        
    
    
        Project Description:
        The Augmentative and Alternative Communication Partnership Program (AAC-PP) is a statewide program designed to expedite clients access to evidence-based, high-quality augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations and treatment by building the capacity of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) across Wisconsin. The AAC-PP offers online learning modules and one-on-one coaching by CASC staff to support SLPs in the AAC assessment and speech generating device (SGD) acquisition process. To support AAC implementation after the assessment process, teams are invited to participate in ECHO-AAC (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes-AAC). ECHO-AAC is an online community and training model that provides AAC-related content from experts in the field, offers an opportunity for AAC providers to engage in case-based collaborative problem solving, and supports ongoing successful implementation of speech generating devices across settings. ECHO-AAC is an interdisciplinary community, which has included over 13 disciplines thus far in sessions.
     
    
    
        Core Function(s):
        Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Continuing Education/Community Training
     
    
        Area of Emphasis
        Health-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology
     
    
        Target Audience:
        Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
     
    
        Unserved or Under-served Populations:
        Geographic Areas
     
    
        Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
        State
     
    
    
        COVID-19 Related Data:
        
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