Interactive AAC Bootcamp: Beyond the Basics

This intermediate-to-advanced AAC Bootcamp is designed for practitioners who are ready to deepen their expertise in assessing, planning and supporting individuals with complex communication needs. Through a highly interactive, hands-on learning experience, participants will strengthen their understanding of AAC assessment, tools and technologies, access methods, visual, physical and sensory considerations, and effective intervention strategies. 

Across the training, you will have the opportunity to immediately put theory into practice, use and adapt real-world tools and templates to take home, and engage in activities that illustrate how all components of AAC come together to support meaningful communication. 

Speakers and facilitators include Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Educators, CVI Specialists, Assistive Technology Specialists, and Occupational Therapists, offering a truly comprehensive and collaborative approach to AAC. 

Program includes: 

1. The Complex AAC Profile 
2. AAC Assessment: Seeing the Big Picture 
3. Accommodations and Considerations for AAC Assessment 
4. Access, Seating, and Positioning 
5. Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) and AAC 
6. AAC Intervention Strategies 
7. Reflection, Integration and Action Planning 

Audience: Professionals working in AAC
Dates: JUNE 15–18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40% of the time will include hands-on activities)

Location: The Bridge School

Cost: $800