Thanks for sharing this, Alisa. Yes--we have come a long way from the availability and sophistication of the technology to funding for SGDs and even the language we use when referring to the people with disabilities who have complex communication needs (versus "the handicapped).

Pam Mathy, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Utah

On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 9:52 AM, Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@alsa-national.org> wrote:

I kindly suggest you take 4 minutes and watch this video…..we’ve come a long way!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLR00TX9SzQ&feature=youtu.be

Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS

Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant

The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office

RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional

NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Home Modifications

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