TechACCESS June 2022 Newsletter

Volume 33| June 2022

This month's focus is on:

Summer Fun with AT and AAC!

(and wrapping up the school year!)

Parent and child with aac device playing with toy cars

As schools close and summer begins, we begin to look for fun, meaningful, and accessible activities to engage in. Here are some options for summer fun (and learning)!

Check out adapted book kits or other resources from the RIMAC Library!
Visit The OT Toolbox for great ideas for summer fun that includes games, fine motor activities, and much more! You can also subscribe to their monthly newsletter to get monthly ideas and updates.
Check out ASHA's Summer Activities for Building Kids' Language, Literacy and Learning or their 5 Ways to Build Social Skills at Home this Summer.
Create a Sensory Garden! Visit the Enabling Devices Blog for more information.
Visit inclusive and accessible venues. You can find more information in this Enabling Devices article or at Accessible RI.
Visit PACER's Pinterest page for DIY technology ideas.
Adapt common games so everyone can play.
Find camps designed for children with special needs, including the InSight Summer Camp.
Summer ideas from Paths to Literacy for individuals with visual impairments.

Before the school year ends, it's a good idea to:

Retrieve all of your child's AT (including sign-in and password information).
Back up any AAC devices.
Talk to your SLP about adding any vocabulary your child may need to access for summer activities.
Have a copy of your child's AT plan.
Think about your child's need for social stories or visual schedules to address the transition.

And remember to keep devices safe (away from pools, do not leave in hot cars)!

Mention of products is not an endorsement by TechACCESS.

TechACCESS would like to welcome Alanna Conley to our Team! Alanna is an SLP who will be providing AAC Services!

Like the header image? Head over to teachers Pay Teachers and check out the Drawn to AAC page!