Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a variety of communication techniques used by people who are unable to engage in verbal communication. The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) has been working to improve the lives of children and adults who use AAC.
Joining hands with the India Chapter of ISAAC, the Centre for AAC and Sign Language, Centre of Excellence, AIISH, Mysuru, is organising a two-day ISAAC India AAC conference 2024 on January 11 and 12. The theme of the conference is “Bridging the gap: Empowering Diverse Communicators with Recent Trends in AAC”. The conference is part of the Continual Rehabilitation Education (CRE) of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
“AAC is being used by more people in India and is becoming increasingly important for successful communication for persons with communication disorders. However, caring for persons who utilise AAC in India presents certain difficulties for both professionals and parents/caregivers. Hence, it is essential to disseminate the knowledge on recent trends in AACs and also to understand the difficulties of Indian AAC users and professionals,” a press release from AIISH said.
