UCF AAC Lab

06/16/2026

is now accepting applications for their free leadership and advocacy training program.

Partners in Policymaking® supports adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, family members, and legal guardians in developing advocacy, leadership, and policymaking skills. Participants gain skills to become stronger advocates and leaders within their communities and beyond.

📍 Orlando sessions beginning October 2026
📅 Application deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more and apply:
www.fddc.org/partners-in-policymaking/

06/11/2026

An adapted version of the classic game. 🎲

Adapted Tic-Tac-Toe uses switch access to light up LED squares, making gameplay more accessible while encouraging participation and engagement. Get three in a row to win!

The FAAST Center offers free assistive technology demonstrations, trainings, and 30-day device loans.

Email us: [email protected]

06/09/2026

“The Great Twenty-Eight” is almost here!

Join The Family Cafe for a weekend of community, advocacy, resources, and connection for individuals with disabilities and their families across Florida.

📍 Hyatt Regency Orlando

📅 June 12–14, 2026

Explore sessions, exhibitors, sponsors, and more through the Family Cafe event app or the program linked in ’s bio.

06/05/2026

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month 🩵

Swallowing difficulties can impact safety, nutrition, hydration, and quality of life across the lifespan. Raising awareness helps support earlier recognition, intervention, and access to care.

Learn more:

http://www.swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/

http://www.asha.org/public/speech/swallowing/

06/03/2026

AAC supports communication in many different ways.

From low-tech tools like core boards and communication books to high-tech speech-generating devices, AAC is individualized and designed to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.

At the FAAST Center, we offer free demonstrations, trainings, and 30-day device loans to help individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals explore assistive technology options.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, email [email protected].

05/26/2026

Check out this SLP Nerdcast podcast episode 🎧

Featuring work from the UCF AAC Lab and our very own Nancy A. Harrington, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP, alongside Cathy Binger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, from the University of New Mexico.

✨ Why AAC should be considered early for children with Down syndrome
✨ What Generative Language Intervention (GLI) looks like in practice
✨ Evidence-based approaches to supporting language development from the start

This episode highlights a randomized controlled trial in AAC intervention research and its implications for clinical practice.

🎧 Listen for free on your favorite podcast platform

05/20/2026

The UCF AAC Lab is recruiting participants for a research study.

This study explores high-priority topics in AAC for adults with disabilities and includes a short online survey, with the option to participate in a follow-up focus group.

We’re looking for:
• Adults who use AAC
• Caregivers
• Healthcare professionals
• College healthcare educators

Scan the QR code or contact us for more information.

05/15/2026

We are currently recruiting for participation in our NIH funded AAC clinical research, with a focus upon measuring aided language of children with CP, Down syndrome or CAS who would benefit from AAC generative language intervention. Participants will receive free intervention twice weekly for a two year period. If they don’t yet have a device, we will assess for the most appropriate system. Sessions will take place at the University of Central Florida AAC Lab in Orlando. Please see link for further information.

A research study funded by the National Institutes of Health is currently being conducted at the AAC Lab at the University of Central Florida.

05/11/2026

We’re recruiting volunteers at the FAAST Atlantic Regional Demonstration Center.

Gain hands-on experience with assistive technology while supporting community outreach, device loans, and device demonstrations.

📩 [email protected]

05/08/2026

Built-in, free assistive technology on your iPhone and iPad.

Use the Accessibility Assistant in the Shortcuts app to find features based on your needs and create a personalized list of free resources in Notes.