Call for Presentations AAC in the Cloud 2023: The Power of One
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Call for Presentations open February 27 - April 14
Invitation:
We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the upcoming, online AAC in the Cloud conference, coming into its 7th year.

Share your research, insight, learning, and experience as part of the 2023 AAC in the Cloud conference.  This free, online conference benefits everyone connected to augmentative and alternative communication.

Last year, AAC in the Cloud had more than 4000 registered attendees and sessions have been viewed more than 31,000 times.

Use your own voice to bring AAC into the spotlight and help others build their AAC prowess by submitting your presentation for this year's AAC in the Cloud conference.  
Essential Details (all the stuff you need to know)
We'd love to include you on our list of presenters, but we want you to know exactly what is expected if you jump on board so here are some important details.

  • Presentations will be carried online so a solid internet connection and webcam are required.  

  • Presentations should be 45-50 minutes long and should focus on a topic with a strong connection to AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).

  • The live presentations will be recorded and remain available for public view on the conference website (aacconference.com) for no less than six months.  Please do not request that your presentation be removed before that time frame.

  • Presenters will be featured on the AAC in the Cloud conference website and highlighted on CoughDrop, Forbes AAC, and AAC in the Cloud social media prior to the conference.  Recorded presentations may also be featured through CoughDrop, Forbes AAC, and AAC in the Cloud channels following the conference.  

  • Submissions will be accepted February 27 - April 14

  • Presenters will be notified no later than mid-May of their acceptance status.

  • The conference will be held June 20-21 from 12pm - 6pm ET each day. 

If you have questions or concerns contact Melissa DeMoux at melissa@coughdrop.com
Ready to be the one to build the AAC community?
Great!  Let's get started!!
Presenter Name(s) *
Email address for contact
(can add multiple, separate with a comma) *
Phone # for Call or Text
(this is required but only used for emergency contact)
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Your connection or credentials relating to AAC (augmentative & alternative communication) *
Day you would like to present *
If you have a specific time restraint on these days please let us know, we will try to accommodate that if possible.
Who is your target audience for this presentation? *
What instructional level can attendees expect for this course? *
We are hoping to offer CEUs for some conference sessions this year, would you be interested in this option?  This option will require additional information submission: ie financial disclosures, learner outcomes, time-ordered agenda, etc.

*Certificates of attendance will still be available for all sessions.*
Clear selection
Presentation Title
(must be 80 characters or less) *
A few topic ideas to get you thinking about what YOU have to share
We encourage a wide variety of topics relating to AAC.  While this is not an exhaustive list, some topics to consider include:

1. AAC for families
2. Encouraging sibling support for an AAC user
3. AAC at home
4. AAC for adults
5. Communication following a stroke
6. Available AAC resources
7. Getting started -- how to begin with AAC
8. Modeling/ aided language stimulation -- at home, in the classroom, etc
9. Integrating AAC into an IEP
10.  Applying for grants for AAC
11.  Getting AAC covered by insurance or navigating device funding options
12. Literacy/reading and AAC
13.  Building an AAC vocabulary
14. Most important AAC tips or things to remember
15.  Getting a parent/teacher buy-in for AAC
16. Creating a solid AAC support team
17. AAC for bi-lingual families
18.  Getting beyond single word communications
19. Choosing AAC symbols or images
20. AAC and switch access
21.  AAC and eye gaze
22.  AAC for specific diagnoses (autism, cerebral palsy, TBI, etc)
23.  Lessons you've learned from your AAC experiences
24.  AAC for specific age groups (pre-school, teens, elementary age, adult, etc)
25.  Other AAC topics from your experience or expertise
26. Core Vocabulary
27. Creating an AAC inclusive environment
28. Siblings and AAC
29. AAC in school/college/workplace/playground
30. AAC for fun -- how to engage & help others as well
31.  AAC for Gestalt Language processors
32.  AAC for aphasia

**Remember: While CoughDrop & Forbes AAC are sponsoring this conference, we don't limit presentations to CoughDrop or Forbes AAC specific sessions (although we'd love to have you use CoughDrop or Forbes as part of your talk). Your session doesn't need to mention CoughDrop or Forbes AAC, and don't be afraid to mention other products or vendors.  We're looking for AAC-focused topics that will be a benefit the AAC community as a whole.
Program Abstract:  Please include a clear description of your presentation in 50 words or fewer to share with conference attendees.
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Summary for Review:  Please share an overview of your presentation for review by our selection committee.  Please limit your overview to 500 words or fewer.  
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Your Biography:  Please submit a brief biography that can be used as part of the conference program.  This will be shared on our conference website. 

**Please also send a photo for use on our presenters page to melissa@coughdrop.com**
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Any other hobbies, accomplishments, amazing feats you'd like us to know about?  
Thank You!!!
(we really mean it)
We look forward to working with you and to help the world better understand, use, and accept communication in all forms.  We believe in the power of AAC and that every single person can make a difference.  

If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Melissa DeMoux at melissa@coughdrop.com.
Who are we and why are we running a FREE AAC conference?
You can learn a bit about CoughDrop and why we want to spread understanding about augmentative communication as well as encourage communicators, families, and AAC supporters in this post http://blog.mycoughdrop.com/why-we-started-coughdrop/ 

Learn more about Forbes AAC the work they we to support communicators and supporters at our website here: https://www.forbesaac.com/user-stories-aac?ref=AACintheCloudpresentationsubmission

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