#no tech aac

[autisticdreamdrop]

non digital based AACs are just as valid and digital based AACs

credit - Drawn To AAC

[sicksadstar]

this user wants to use their AACs more

[dreamdropsystem]

communication cards are a useful tool | i use my AACs cause they help me communicate

this was is our first attempt at communication cards. we made 2 sets. the muse is our system persona Dream, but its very doodle like and basic art.

we need to make more, cause we want to be able to use low tech to no tech communication. we have 1 set of shopping related communication cards we bought long ago.

we have made some paper communication boards in a paper portfolio thing. we need more no tech communication boards to have in case. we need more ways to communicate incase we can't use our phone or tablet AAC and TTS apps. we need to collect. - The Dreamdrop System

[prismmxrose]

The first pageful of communication cards I made to help myself with asking for help!

[nonspeakingkiku]

This is most of Kiku's low tech AAC stuff ☺️

ID: letterboards, coreboards, communication cards, and two PODD books spread out on a pink and purple crochet blanket. End ID

ID: Two PODD books on a pink and purple crochet blanket. End ID

ID: Five different color letterboards spread out on a pink and purple blanket. End ID

ID: Six communication boards layed out out on a pink and purple blanket. End ID

ID: Two LAMP words for life communication boards, one high contrast the other not.

ID: Three stacks of communication cards on a pink background. End ID

Kiku has a few other communication boards that are scattered through the house and Kiku didn't remember to get them and Kiku also has a picture card binder, a visual schedule, and 1 tactile symbol (want to have a whole collection one day). There might also be some other things that Kiku can't think of right now.

[pixierainbows]

Pixie have question for all people what use any kind of AAC since childhood .

want to know if used AAC to “babble “ , Like babies do . if it help to play with AAC device, if help with learning to communicate . or , If use for stimming .

and if persons think any of That help with learning to communicate with AAC device later .

Pixie say thank you to everybody what answer or reblog very appreciate !

[blackholemojis]

Here’s some communication card symbols! The ring in the last one is transparent, so you can fill in whatever color or pattern you want, or you can request a color or pattern from me too :)

link to AAC tablet symbols

link to low tech AAC folder symbols

[ID: symbols of communication cards on a key ring. There are d three symbols on the front card: green/yellow/red squares that could stand for yes/maybe/no, or go/slow/stop. The colors of the key rings are as follows:

bright turquoise

light blue

indigo/blue-purple

violet/pink-purple

magenta

pink/reddish-pink

red

orange

yellow

bright green

green

teal

white

grey

black

brown

clear/blank template

/End ID]

[goldyke]

If your response to Orthodox Jewish people facing an issue that is caused by or exacerbated by their religious practices and your response is to tell them that their practice is wrong instead of trying to help them navigate that issue within the bounds of their practice, you’re actually just an antisemite

This applies to other minority religions as well, especially our Muslim siblings

[charlesemersonwinchesteriii]

Un-augmented Julian Bashir who programs a special button on his AAC device just for talking to Garak. It makes a loud incorrect buzzer noise.

[clownrecess]

(TW FOR MENTIONS OF ABLEISM, INFANTILIZATION, MEDICAL PROCEDURES, AND HOSPITALS)

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I love when people don't infantilize me, don't question my nonspeaking-ness, etc.

It's really upsetting that those are things that I have to love, and that those are rare things. Doing those things are the bare minimum and they need to be normalized. Treating nonspeaking and nonverbal (and semispeaking/semiverbal, intermittently speaking, etc. But right now I'm talking specifically about nonspeaking/nonverbal because that's what I am) people with basic respect doesnt make you a super special good person deserving of praise. It just means you aren't being ableist in that way.

Unfortunately we do currently live in a society where these things are uncommon though. And so these little bare minimum actions mean a lot to me. A lot.

Yesterday I was in the hospital, and as I was having a procedure done I was asked what my date of birth is. My device was sitting over on a table, because I was getting an MRI (so I couldn't have metal), so I couldn't tell them. The staff member asking the question wasn't confused and aggressive when I didnt say anything back, they continued to look kind and waited for me to respond. Then another staff member told them "Raymond is nonverbal" (I prefer nonspeaking but that was perfectly okay /gen), and they said "Oh, okay!" and then asked for my consent to grab my wrist to read my DOB on my hospital bracelet. I nodded, they said thank you, and then they looked at my bracelet.

That meant a lot to me. I was wearing a face mask, so they didn't know, but I was smiling so big.

I wish more people were like them.

[pumpkinspicedmochi]

realizing I might not be able to live alone because of disability but then having a bad relationship with my mom and even though I don't have a bad relationship with my sister ..it just hurts a lot and its hard to come to terms with I feel like crying and have no idea what to do

[autisticdreamdrop]

adults using AAC whoop!!

credit: Drawn To AAC

[sicksadstar]

this user is a part time AAC user

[octonine]

I've seen some people talk about AAC devices in here but one thing confused me so...

Genuine question: Why people use these devices to type? Like, as far as I understood (read: 5 minutes Google search), these devices generate speech and are used when someone doesn't (or can't) talk, so why is it also used to type in some posts here?

Again, I'm genuinely confused (and curious) about it, not trying to be ableist.

[nonspeakingkiku]

Kiku got Kiku's PODD book!!

Kiku got it and four covers.

ID: four images of a PODD book with different covers. The first is pink, the second is spooky, the third is primary colors, and the last is orange and green.

This is the first page.

ID: The first page of a 20 per page PODD book. End ID

Kiku can't do better image descriptions right now but if anyone wants to write. ID's for the images Kiku will add them.

Kiku loves Kiku's PODD book so much and it works really well for Kiku. ☺️

[blackholemojis]

I’m going to get to the requests in my inbox, but I’m running low on spoons lately, so I made these AAC tablet symbols since they take less energy.

There’s a lot of colors here, as well as a blank one if you want to customize your own. Feel free to request any other color or pattern from me as well :)

Link to low tech communication cards symbols

Link to low tech AAC folder symbols

[ID: symbols of tablets with “AAC” written in the center of the white screen. Each has a case with a handle on the top. The colors of the cases are as follows:

bright turquoise

light blue

indigo/blue-purple

violet/pink-purple

magenta

pink/reddish-pink

red

orange

yellow

bright green

green

teal

white

grey

black

brown

clear/blank template

/End ID]