AAC Everywhere

Renfrew’s Augmentative & Alternative Communication Everywhere program provides opportunities for parents to ask questions about their child’s Augmentative or Alternative Communications (AAC) systems, learn new ways to support their child’s communication, and connect with other parents of children using AAC. All sessions are led by a speech-language pathologist, assistive technology specialist and an AAC user advisor who have experience using AAC to communicate across all age groups.

AAC Everywhere typically runs 3 times per year (fall, winter, and spring) and consists of a series of 5 sessions that take place once a month on Saturdays for 2 hours each. The first session is for parents, guardians and caregivers to learn more about AAC and share their experiences and knowledge with each other. The next four Saturdays involve community outings for the entire family that provide opportunities to learn how to use AAC in real world settings. These outings may include visits to parks, pools, libraries, playgrounds, fire stations, and other Calgary attractions. Siblings are welcome to attend, but to ensure safety and an optimal learning environment, an adult must accompany each child.