Bridge to Life is delighted to invite you to our brand-new Use it on Monday Workshop Series—a three-part professional learning opportunity designed for SLPs, AAC specialists, special educators, and assistive technologists.
Each workshop brings the latest AAC research to life, paired with practical strategies, resources, and interactive activities you can apply with your clients right away. No more thinking, “That’s interesting, but how does it work in practice?”—you’ll leave every session with concrete tools you can use on Monday.
Workshop 1: Thinking about Motor and Visual Access to AAC – On and Off the Screen
Presenters: Dr. Dawn Sowers and Dr. Pippa Bellamy
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM PT
Cost: $25
Format: Online – You will receive a Zoom invitation link after registration and payment.
About the Session
Dr. Dawn Sowers is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years experience in working with individuals who benefit from AAC. She specializes in the area of AAC, with a special interest in individuals with motor impairment. Her work also includes those with brain based visual impairments. Her research focuses on the intersection of motor access to AAC with language, cognition and social interactions.
With this wealth of expertise, Dr. Sowers will guide us in rethinking access design for individuals with multiple disabilities.
This workshop will challenge attendees to think systematically about motor and visual access related to aided AAC system design for individuals with multiple disabilities. Decision-making around access issues will be highlighted with practical tools and frameworks for discussion and use. Current research using AI to individualize and optimize AAC will be presented, including an innovative “off screen” approach to support interactions for these individuals.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the 3 parts of the Access Continuum and how it impacts communication success
- Explain 2 reasons why modifications can either support or subtract from a person’s overall success in accessing their device
- Apply at least 2 tools or concepts to a person on their current caseload
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & Certification Maintenance Hours (CMHs)
This workshop will be offering 2 CEUs for California licensing renewal by The Bridge School.
Continuing Professional Development Provider
Provider No. PDP 16
This workshop may be used to meet ASHA Certification Maintenance. The Bridge School does not report these hours to ASHA. Please view ASHA’s website for complete details on Maintaining Your Certification, FAQs, Accepted Activities.
