Resources
Below you can find a variety of resources that the CDP has found helpful over the years. We are always looking to grow and expand our own knowledge as well as this resource section.
Please pass along any information, sites, etc. that you feel would be beneficial. Call us at 204-831-3430 or send us an e-mail at [email protected].
Conferences
Local Education Events
National Conferences (Canada and USA)
- Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) (January / February)
- CSUN Assistive Technology (March)
- Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) (July)
- Closing the Gap (October)
International Conferences
- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
- Communication Matters Conference (United Kingdom – September)
Equipment Vendors / Manufacturers
Speech-Generating Device Information:
- Apple – Support
- Attainment Company – Communication Aids | Product Support
- Bridges Canada – Support
- Jabbla – Support
- Liberator Communications Canada
- Tobii Dynavox – Support & Training
Access and Mounting Information:
- Ablenet | Help
- Daedalus Technologies Inc. (aka Daessy)
- Ergo Canada
- getTecla – Support
- Ideas for Independent Living
Software & Apps
Communication Software (Windows)
- Communicator 4 & Communicator 5
- TD Snap (previously known as Snap + Core First)
- The Grid 2 & The Grid 3
Communication Software (Apple iOS)
- Flip Writer
- GoTalk Now
- Grid Player
- Pictello
- Predictable
- Proloquo2Go
- Proloquo4Text
- Scene & Heard
- Scene Speak
- TD Snap (previously known as Snap + Core First)
- Speech Assistant
- Touch Chat
Access Related Software (Windows)
Access Related Software (Apple iOS)
Blogs & Websites
- AAC Institute
- Amy & pALS
- Jane Farrall
- Joy Zabala
- OTs with Apps
- PrAACtical AAC
- RERC on AAC
- Special Education Technology BC (SET BC)
National & Provincial Programs (Adult Services)
- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC): Canada, USSAAC, International
- AB: Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
- BC: Communication Assistance for Youth & Adults (CAYA)
- NB: Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation, Augmentative Communication Services
- NS: Dalhousie Speech-Language Clinics (AAC Program)
- ON: Centralized Equipment Pool (CEP) & Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
- PE: Health PEI, Speech-Language Pathology Services
- QC: Programme Ministeriel des Aides Techniques a la Communication (PMATCOM)
- SK: Adult Speech and Language Centre (ASLC)