RESOURCES
Evidence and practical guidance for communication access
Plain-language research summaries, practical guides, and tools for families, clinicians, educators, and communication partners.
Design with Clarity: AAC Systems Tailored for Low Vision
A clinician guide with practical considerations and planning tools for AAC and visual access. By Haley Dayel and Lindsay Cheng. Companion resource for the October 5, 2026 California School for the Blind presentation.
Finding AAC That Fits: A Practical Guide for Families
A free family guide to thinking about AAC fit, recognizing when something may need another look, understanding the AAC evaluation process, and finding support and resources.
CVI and AAC: Supporting Communication Access
A practical guide for families and teams supporting children with cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) who use or may benefit from AAC. Learn what to observe, what to bring to an AAC evaluation, and what to consider when communication access is not working.
Applying a Developmental Framework to Aided AAC Learning
A plain-language summary of a developmental framework for understanding aided AAC learning, with implications for vocabulary, goals, and AAC system design.
What Children Would Design: Rethinking AAC for Social Participation
A research summary exploring what children prioritize in AAC design, including identity, personalization, play, humor, and meaningful social participation.