Registration
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About the Program
Veterans needing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are as varied as
the general population plus having been exposed to environments and experiences most
others have not. Higher instances of ALS, PLS, Multiple Systems Atrophy, Parkinson’s
Disease, stroke, cancer, etc. are present. This presentation will be an introduction
to serving veterans in need of augmentative communication technology.
Participants will learn:
- Conditions, needs, and interests exhibited by veterans in need of AAC
- AAC system considerations for veterans
- The process for serving veterans in need of AAC
There will be a question and answer session at the end of the webinar.
About the Presenters
Ken Whitley
Ken Whitley is co-founder and President of AT4Vets (established in 2020) and Key Technologies,
Inc. (established in 1986). He is a Speech-Language Pathologist and consultant in
assistive technology and rehab/special needs materials and has extensive experience
in serving both adults and children with disabilities. Mr. Whitley has worked in both
public schools and a residential facility for persons with developmental disabilities.
He has provided over 336 workshops and presentations on the use of assistive technology
covering AAC, computer access, environmental control and mounting systems. For the
last decade, his focus has been on serving veterans and VAMCs with assistive technology
needs.