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Monday, April 12, 2010
If I had a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid)
AAC Devices are rarely refered to as VOCA's anymore, but I suppose "If I had an AAC Device" or "If I had a Speech Generating Device" doesn't really fit.
Let's all make sure of students have a way to tell their stories!
Oh man, Kate, I'm sure there are people out there who will think this is totally corny. I am not one of them. This made me cry. I am so grateful to the research of Dr. Klatt and the amazing companies that have emerged as leaders in giving a voice to those, like my son, who can't use theirs. And to teachers and other professionals, like you, who care enough to make sure their voices are included and heard.
Oh man, Kate, I'm sure there are people out there who will think this is totally corny. I am not one of them. This made me cry. I am so grateful to the research of Dr. Klatt and the amazing companies that have emerged as leaders in giving a voice to those, like my son, who can't use theirs. And to teachers and other professionals, like you, who care enough to make sure their voices are included and heard.
ReplyDeleteI love this clip! I am a teacher in Special Education in Sydney Australia. I will be passing this clip onto my colleagues:) Well Done!
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