Category: Education
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5 Ways AAC Can Help Families with ALS
People with ALS can lose the ability to speak, but making sure they stay connected to their family and friends is something that we’re passionate about. Here are 5 ways AAC can help families with ALS.
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3 Access Methods Explained
At Control Bionics, we talk a lot about the power of 3, giving users more speed and less fatigue while using their speech generating device. But what exactly are those access methods and how do they work? This blog will walk through the different methods we offer with our devices and when to use them.
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![[Free Download] AAC Implementation Plan Worksheet](https://sco.controlbionics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Implementation-Plan.png)
[Free Download] AAC Implementation Plan Worksheet
It’s hard to get parents and teachers to stick to your AAC implementation plan. Download our free template and get tips for adherence.
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Share Your Colours: Rare Disease Day 2022
Control Bionics is proud to help people all over the world living with rare diseases on Rare Disease Day 2022, and every day.
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Combination is Key: New Research Paper Confirms Eye Gaze and EMG Switching Outperforms Traditional Methods
According to the recent paper published by biomedical engineering student Lester Lo at RMIT University, eye gaze combined with EMG switching outperformed traditional eye gaze AAC systems.
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ATIA Recorded Session: Expanding Your Universe with Cosmos Connect
Kristin Whitfield, MS, CCC-SLP, recorded a session on the Cosmos Connect and how it can be used to expand your universe. Access the free recorded session as part of ATIA 2022.
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Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3rd, Control Bionics is proud to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and promote inclusion for persons with disabilities all over the world.
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![[WEBINAR] Meet Me Where I Am: Ramps to Cognitive & Physical Access of High Tech AAC Following Acquired Brain Injury](https://sco.controlbionics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Webinar-1.png)
[WEBINAR] Meet Me Where I Am: Ramps to Cognitive & Physical Access of High Tech AAC Following Acquired Brain Injury
In this webinar, hosted by ISAAC, Jill Adlin discussed current advancements and best practices for the provision of AAC services to adolescents and adults with acquired brain injury. Watch Now.
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![[On-Demand Presentations] Access 3 AAC Presentations from Closing the Gap 2021](https://sco.controlbionics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ctg.jpg)
[On-Demand Presentations] Access 3 AAC Presentations from Closing the Gap 2021
Register now for your free exhibit hall pass, and access the sessions from Control Bionics at Closing the Gap.
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6 Fun Games to Encourage AAC Device Use
Are you having trouble figuring out fun ways to encourage AAC device usage in your client? Well look no further! We asked our SLPs what games they use with their clients, and they did not disappoint.
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The Power of Voice: Personalized Options for People with ALS & Other Conditions
We talked to two of our speech language pathologists about their thoughts on voice banking and message banking – two options for people diagnosed with ALS and other conditions to preserve their voice.
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Just Announced: Control Bionics to Present at Closing the Gap
Control Bionics will be giving three on-demand presentations at Closing the Gap, providing educational resources to those attending. Preview the presentations now, all presentations will be available October 11th. Register for the conference for access to the sessions.