United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)
Information and Support - Speech Difficulties
(800) 232-5108
https://ussaac.org/aac-info
Service Details
Description
Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services.
Additional Information
Supports the needs of people who use alternative forms of communication due to speech difficulties.
Programs include:
* Information on aided and unaided communication systems, low-tech and high-tech devices and symbols
* Magazine called SpeakUP
* Advocacy with governments and insurance companies to ensure the community's rights are met
* Outreach - meet people and share information at conferences
* Resources for anyone looking for information
Features
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Family
Area Served
International
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free | (800) 232-5108 |
Last Update
2/1/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-2700.0500Assistive Technology Information Definition
Programs that provide information about cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids, and/or visual/reading aids which enables potential users to evaluate their alternatives and make informed choices.
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LH-2700.1700Disease/Disability Information Definition
Programs that provide information about the causes and origins, preventive measures, symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures, and/or methods of treatment or management including the latest research for specific illnesses or disabling conditions.
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TJ-3000.8000Specialized Information and Referral Definition
Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
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YF-1500Communication Impairments Definition
Language, articulation, voice and/or fluency disorders which are outside the range of acceptable variation in a given environment and which are inconsistent with the person's chronological and/or developmental age.