Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj

Talking With Tech AAC Podcast

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How do people with complex communication needs learn to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Join speech-language pathologists (SLPs) Rachel and Chris as they answer your questions, discuss relevant research and give you updates on the latest and greatest developments in the field of AAC! Interviews with industry thought-leaders, clinicians, parents, researchers, users, and app developers help you stay up-to-date on the latest devices and apps, best practices for device selection and implementation, ideas for working with communication partners, and more!

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Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj

Episodes

Chris Gibbons: Smartbox & the Evolution of the AAC Industry 18.12.2017 46:51

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber, Rachel Madel, and the long-list Chris Bugaj sit down and discuss international development in AAC before welcoming Chris Gibbons of SmartBox to the show. Chris shares beautifully about his many years of experience in the industry, the transition from intervention to the lab to the market, changes over time to the funding model - both good and bad...

Pearson's Q Interactive Team: The Past, Present, and Future of Tablet-Based Assessment 13.12.2017 45:19

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel sit down with Pearson's Dustin Wahlstrom, James Henke, and Kristen Getz to talk about their Q-Interactive tablet-based assessment platform, the impact of the format change (if any) on clinical outcomes, and the current state of critical SLP assessments like the Goldman-Fristoe-3 (Spanish and English), the CELF-5, the PPVT-3, and...

Kate Ahern: Thoughts, Tips, and Wisdom from an AAC Thought Leader 12.12.2017 41:04

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel talk to the legendary Kate Ahern about her work with special populations, the importance of presumed competence, and the need to use every skill in our toolkit to properly serve kids - not just the high -tech ones - as well as the importance of learning from teachers. For more information about Kate, see her collected slides and pr...

RJ Cooper: The Past, Present, and Future of Independent AT Manufacturers and the AT Industry 07.11.2017 58:06

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber goes one-on-one with seasoned AT specialist RJ Cooper , from his early days doing it all himself to the future of the industry and the nature - logistically, philosophically, and ethically - of AT manufacturing. Meanwhile, Luke, Chris, and Rachel talk about plans for the ASHA convention and properly introduce themselves after now airing four back-t...

Pradeesh Thomas: Educational Technology & Its Role in Better Outcomes for Staff and Students 04.11.2017 42:49

In this episode Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber goes one-on-one with entrepreneur and angel investor Pradeesh Thomas , founder of both SmartEdTech and AlphaVista, and now a member of the Stepping Stones Group . We discuss the present and future of educational technology, the impact that it can have on outcomes for both students and teachers, and EdTech internationally from the perspective of bot...

Bill Binko: DIY Assistive Technology, "Makers," & the Convergence of Assistive Technology and Universal Design 02.11.2017 41:38

In this episode, Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Chris Bugaj interview Bill Binko of ATMakers (and much more) about his work in do-it-yourself assistive technology, the growth of the "maker" movement in our field, and the future of assistive technology when so many large companies focus increasingly on usability in electronics. For more information, see http://atmakers.org/ - and thanks for...

Ajit Narayanan: AAC Outside of the US & the Future of Universal Design 01.11.2017 48:17

In this episode, Talking with Tech's Lucas Steuber and Rachel Madel interview Ajit Narayanan of Avaz about his role as a pioneer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in India, his new work in China, assistive technology for education, and the future of universal design. For more information, see www.avazapp.com and www.freespeechapp.com - and thanks for listening!