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Project

AAC Peer Support Network

Center:

GA-Institute on Human Development and Disability, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Tracy Rackensperger
[email protected]
706-583-0081

Project Description:

In 2025–2026, the National AAC Peer Support Network will: Establish a permanent Leadership Coalition of 15 – 30 members - most members will be AAC users. Conduct a national needs assessment with at least 200 AAC users and families, focusing on finding gaps and underserved groups. Create tools and resources to help peer support groups expand, including an AAC Peer Support Toolkit, Peer Mentor Directory, and Peer Support Hub. Build the infrastructure to expand our AAC Peer Support recommendations: charter, decision-making process, and 3-year plan. Move into implementation: test outreach strategies, hold training sessions, and offer technical support for peer groups. Focus on building, sustaining, and scaling a real national network of AAC peer support.

Keyword(s):

Life Course Approach, Social Determinants of Health

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National