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10/20/2026

💬 **EVERY CHILD/STUDENT DESERVES A WAY TO COMMUNICATE!**

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) gives children and students ways to express themselves, share ideas, make choices, and connect with others in more than just a "yes or no" response!✨

From picture boards to speech-generating devices, AAC can support communication, language development, and participation in everyday classroom activities.

💡 **Remember:** Communication is more than asking for help! It’s sharing opinions, telling jokes, making friends, and so much more.❤️

How can your team create more opportunities for every student to communicate?

10/19/2026

🎉 AAC Awareness Month is here!

Ready to take the ATIA Challenge? 💬✨

Check out 3 FREE Challenge Courses this October covering AAC communication, body safety and AAC, implementation, and team collaboration!

🏆 Chance to win the grand prize
🎓 FREE CEUs
🇺🇸 Nebraska residents only

👉 Register: atp.nebraska.gov/atia

Are you ready to take the challenge? 🚀

10/15/2026

NEBRASKA IEP TEAMS: Want to Borrow AT? Let’s Get You Set Up!

Ready to explore the ATP Education Loan Pool but not sure how to get started? We’ve got you!

Join us LIVE on October 15 at 12:30 PM CST as we walk through how to create your account on Education.AT4ALL.com so you can start exploring and borrowing AT for your students.

🎥 Watch. Learn. Ask.
Stick around after the video for a LIVE Q&A with the ATP Education Team! Bring your questions—we’re ready to help you get started.

📅 October 15
⏰ 12:30 PM CST
💻 Live on Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/QL4p16s

Let’s get you set up and ready to borrow! 🎉

10/14/2026

📚 STOP THE SCROLL! BOOKSHARE just got 5 exciting upgrades! 🎉

Inspired by educator feedback, these NEW features are designed to make reading more accessible, engaging, and independent for students! 🙌

🎧 Nora: A natural-sounding AI voice that brings books to life
🔑 Google Sign-In: Easier access with school accounts
🛡️ Safe Search & Access Controls: Help students safely discover books on their own
⠿ Braille & MathML Improvements: Enhanced access for students with visual and print disabilities
📝 Notes & Highlights: Build annotation and study skills right in the book

Want to see these updates in action? 👀 Check out the recorded webinar for demonstrations and practical ideas you can use in your classroom!

▶️ Watch here: https://buff.ly/LuAhfJ5

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10/08/2026

⏰ Looking for ways to make transitions a little smoother?

Check out our latest AT Tool Comparison: Time Timer Options for Transition Support! 🎉

This video takes a look at different Time Timer options and how they can help provide visual support, predictability, and a clearer understanding of time during transitions.

▶️ Give it a watch and see which option might be a good fit for your students! 💙

These items can be loaned by Nebraska Educators statewide at the links below!

Time Timer Max - https://buff.ly/eoRLLWY
Time Tracker Mini - https://buff.ly/2AvWDtx
Time Timer Watch - https://buff.ly/swnRu83

10/06/2026

📣 Free Webinar This Week!

Looking for helpful information on AAC goal writing and documentation in the IEP? Check out this free webinar from USSAAC!

🗓️ Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Free to attend!

A great opportunity for educators, SLPs, and IEP team members to learn more about effective AAC goals and documentation.

👉 Check out the original post for registration information! https://buff.ly/kKk0a2e

10/05/2026

Are you looking for opportunities to learn more about Assistive Technology, AAC, accessibility, and inclusive practices? Our friends at the Center for Accessible Technology (C4AT) is offering 17 FREE webinars throughout October!

October is also International AAC Awareness Month, with several webinars specifically focused on AAC—including low-tech AAC, neurodiversity-affirming practices, AAC in the IEP, and speech device funding. 💬✨

📅 Check out the full list of webinars and find one (or several!) that fit your interests and schedule!

👉 Explore the October webinar opportunities:
View the full webinar list here: https://buff.ly/YFrYDE0

10/02/2026

📣 IEP Teams: Are you supporting a student who uses AAC?

Join USSAAC for “AAC Goal Writing and Documentation in the IEP” on October 7! Learn practical strategies for developing meaningful IEP goals, incorporating AAC into academic goals, and documenting AAC tools and services.

🤝 A great opportunity for IEP team members to strengthen collaboration and support meaningful communication!

📅 October 7, 2026 | ⏰ 7–8 p.m. EDT

Go to this link for all the details and registration information: https://buff.ly/1FxeAYD