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The Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU started the month of August by opening the WHAS augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) lending library for the community. AACs are used by people of all ages when they have difficulties with speech or language skills. Some individuals may use the devices for their entire lives, while others might only need it temporarily, such as during recovery from surgery. They are categorized into two types: unaided communication, which includes gestures and sign language, and aided communication, which involves tools like no-tech visual communication picture books, mid-tech switch-activated recording devices, or high-tech dynamic speech-generating devices.
This AAC lending library is provided by a generous grant from the WHAS Crusade of Children. It offers a diverse selection of over 100 resources to support individuals with communication needs. The library features a variety of high-tech speech-generating devices, including dedicated devices and tablet-based systems that come preloaded with popular AAC communication apps.
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