PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching.
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The top five benefits of membership are:
The top five benefits of membership are:
- One monthly newsletter with a list of free monthly webinars on
assistive technology and access. - Access to searchable listings of archived webinars and the best AT videos on the web.
- A Chance to Make a Difference: you can write and submit your own articles and news items on assistive technology to the ATC website.
- Online Resources: our database of AT articles and news provides you with a compendium of information and solutions.
- Ask an Expert: you have a direct line of communication with an AT Specialist who can answer your questions.
The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) works to improve the lives of children and adults who use AAC. ISAAC’s vision is that AAC will be recognized, valued and used throughout the world. ISAAC’s mission is to promote the best possible communication for people with complex communication needs.
USSAAC is the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, the national chapter of ISAAC, the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
To go a bit deeper, we are an organization dedicated to supporting the needs and desires of people who use AAC, as well as the family members, professionals, and manufacturers making up our community. Augmentative and Alternative Communication refers to methods of communication that enhance (augment) or replace (alternative) conventional forms of expression. If that sounds a bit confusing, just consider that cool talking computer used by famed physicist Stephen Hawking as one example of AAC.
At USSAAC, our members join forces to improve the services, resources and products used by children and adults who turn to AAC methods in order to communicate. We strive to enhance the communication effectiveness and, ultimately, the independence of persons desiring access to an alternative communication system. In fact, USSAAC is the only national association specifically designed to address the needs of persons who are either severely speech impaired or unable to speak. We are also dedicated to answering the needs of individuals who support the AAC community through therapy, special education or the creation and manufacturing of technology.
To go a bit deeper, we are an organization dedicated to supporting the needs and desires of people who use AAC, as well as the family members, professionals, and manufacturers making up our community. Augmentative and Alternative Communication refers to methods of communication that enhance (augment) or replace (alternative) conventional forms of expression. If that sounds a bit confusing, just consider that cool talking computer used by famed physicist Stephen Hawking as one example of AAC.
At USSAAC, our members join forces to improve the services, resources and products used by children and adults who turn to AAC methods in order to communicate. We strive to enhance the communication effectiveness and, ultimately, the independence of persons desiring access to an alternative communication system. In fact, USSAAC is the only national association specifically designed to address the needs of persons who are either severely speech impaired or unable to speak. We are also dedicated to answering the needs of individuals who support the AAC community through therapy, special education or the creation and manufacturing of technology.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) believes that every person with learning disabilities can succeed in school, at work, in relationships, and within the community–when provided the right supports and the right opportunities. JOIN
NCACA Mission Statement and Vision
The mission of the NCACA is to provide leadership in the promotion of the best possible communication for people in NC with complex communication needs. Achieving this vision involves partnerships among service providers, educators, researchers, manufacturers, state agencies, legislators, persons with complex communication needs and their families to make augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) known, available and successfully used by all who require AAC support to communicate.
The mission of the NCACA is to provide leadership in the promotion of the best possible communication for people in NC with complex communication needs. Achieving this vision involves partnerships among service providers, educators, researchers, manufacturers, state agencies, legislators, persons with complex communication needs and their families to make augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) known, available and successfully used by all who require AAC support to communicate.
International Association of Special Education
The vision of the International Association of Special Education (IASE) is to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs.
The vision of the International Association of Special Education (IASE) is to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs.