They experience how communication affects not only the education, but the lives of children. This camp program gives children and professionals important time together. There is time to work, learn, teach and play in an environment designed to maximize communication. Camp is a unique setting for intensive instruction. Adults receive hands-on experience with technology and instruction from experts in the fields of AAC, AT and Special Education.
Training begins a day before campers arrive, and continues throughout the week.
Instruction takes place in small groups and in our technology labs. Attendees participate in developing and implementing activities to enhance student use of AAC systems. They learn more about how they can make the technology work for their students. They have opportunities to network with others who are also meeting the challenge of teaching AAC using students. The Bridge School.