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 cdp@wrha.mb.ca.
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) (VIRTUAL 2021)
- Communication Matters Conference (United Kingdom – September)
Equipment Vendors / Manufacturers
Speech-Generating Device Information:
- Apple – Support
- Attainment Company – Communication Aids | Product Support
- Jabbla – Support
- Tobii Dynavox – Support & Training
Access and Mounting Information:
- Ablenet – Technology / Devices | Help
- Daedalus Technologies Inc. (aka Daessy)
- getTecla – Support
- Ideas for Independent Living
Software & Apps
Communication Software (Windows)
Communication Software (Apple iOS)
- Flip Writer
- GoTalk Now
- Grid Player
- Pictello
- Predictable
- Proloquo2Go
- Proloquo4Text
- Scene & Heard
- Scene Speak
- Snap + Core First
- Sono Flex
- Speech Assistant
- Touch Chat
- Verbally+
Access Related Software (Windows)
Access Related Software (Apple iOS)
Blogs & Websites
- AAC Institute
- Amy & pALS
- Glenda’s Assistive Technology
- Jane Farrall
- Joy Zabala
- OTs with Apps
- PrAACical AAC
- RERC on AAC
- Special Education Technology BC (SET BC)