AAC systems are far more than vocabulary boards—they’re dynamic, multi feature tools that can open new worlds of connection, participation, and independence. Expanding Your AAC Universe invites clinicians, educators, and support professionals to look beyond core words and explore the powerful built in features of PRC Saltillo AAC devices and apps. Through live demonstrations, practical examples, and collaborative discussion, participants will discover how tools such as Built in AI (translate, edit, image generation), List O Matic, Voice Assistants, Notebooks, Sharing Writing to Apps, Computer Controls, and Join In Web Apps can elevate communication across ages and environments. This session highlights real world applications for academics, leisure, employment, and independent living—showing how AAC features can enrich engagement in classrooms, at home, and throughout the community. Whether
Learning Outcomes
- Identify at least three feature-based tools available in PRC Saltillo AAC devices and applications (e.g., AI, List-O-Matic, Voice Assistants, Notebooks) that support academic, functional, or social participation.
- Describe at least three activities or contexts in which AAC features can support participation across developmental stages (early intervention, school-age, adolescence, and adulthood).
- Explain how a selected AAC feature can be adapted to meet the communication needs of individuals with differing ages, abilities, or communication goals.
- 4) Discuss practical examples of applying AAC features to support engagement in academics, leisure activities, employment-related tasks, and independent living.