We’re thrilled to have Minspeak® Academy in the PRC-Saltillo family! Let’s play a round of “did you know?” to learn who and what Minspeak Academy is, when we first came tog...
School’s in session! Check out these five tips from your PRC-Saltillo classroom. Get ready to communicate and watch your students excel with AAC! Equip your learners – make the comm...
The training and implementation team at PRC-Saltillo is pleased to bring you relevant resources to help your students succeed with AAC in the classroom! We’ve recently updated our approach to ou...
Post Updated 3/26/24 Do you serve multilingual clients and want to help them thrive with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? We have a special course for you! Minspeak® Academy (fo...
While the journey of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, begins for some in childhood, it’s an incredible option for adults as well. Individuals with language difficulties acquir...
Full of passion, enthusiasm, and creativity, Jane Odom loved her role as developer and curator of the AAC Language Lab®. She was a rock star for AAC and enjoyed making engaging materials for those...
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology are life changing for individuals who are non-speaking. A professional is often a major factor in matching them with their bes...
There isn’t one set way for an AAC communication partner to be a rock star. Each learner is unique and so is each AAC team member. Here are six ways to show off your rock-star attitude with AAC ...
April is Autism Acceptance Month and is a celebration and movement to promote inclusion and connection for people with autism. Autism is experienced differently by each person and supporting their goa...
Anthony Arnold’s presentation is rescheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 7:00-8:00 pm ET. Enroll today and be part of this amazing event! If you previously registered for the May 14 event, pleas...
Summer is just around the corner! Congratulations to all the rock-star professionals for an incredible academic year of helping others find their voice through AAC. Here are seven ways to rock on with...
Public speaking may come to mind when you first learn about Toastmasters, but the heart of this international nonprofit organization is leadership. Toastmasters is an education program that focuses on...
Back-to-school season is here. It’s time to get ready to learn! Learning readiness is one of the principles of the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)™ approach. It applies...
Get your AAC solution back-to-school ready! Start by updating your device or app to the latest software version, then explore these additional features from across the Accent®, NovaChat®, Via&...
This is the first article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, A...
This is the second article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, ...
This is the third article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, A...
The perspective and participation of individuals with disabilities make communities stronger. Everyone is worthy of being fully present and heard in all the spaces of your choosing. Augmentative and a...
High-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) empowers individuals to participate in personal, school, and workplace environments. AAC devices allow you to communicate needs, wants, quest...
October is AAC Awareness Month – a month to acknowledge all that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can do to give people a voice in person and in digital spaces. It’s also a...
PRC-Saltillo offers training and coaching opportunities to help your family improve your augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) skills. You might be asking yourself if training and coaching ...
We love words! We love books! Reading too! They help everyone develop language, literacy, and communication skills. March is National Reading Month and you’re invited to participate in activitie...
Change can bring challenges, even good changes. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is known for the quote: “The only constant in life is change.” It could be finding out the grocery store ha...
ATIA 2023 is just around the corner! We hope to see you in Orlando January 31 to February 4! PRC-Saltillo is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this annual conference that brings the latest assistive t...
Hope to see you in Cancún July 24-27 as the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) presents the 19th Biennial Conference: Communication Beyond Borders. PRC...
If you’re looking for something good in the world, consider the Prentke AAC Distinguished Lecture – a legacy tribute to an altruistic couple that also honors a person who reflects the joy ...
Closing The Gap 2023 returns next month! We hope to see you in Minneapolis October 11-13! PRC-Saltillo is proud to sponsor this three-day conference that helps transform learning with assistive techno...
ASHA 2023 is just a few weeks away! We hope to see you in Boston November 16-18 for this premier convention for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists...
ATIA 2024 is just around the corner! We hope to see you in sunny Orlando January 25-27 for the annual Assistive Technology Industry Association conference known as the leading community-building and l...
The CAMA 2024 Virtual Conference is the online place to be! Join the fun on Saturday, May 11 for this interactive experience to learn and explore augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). PRC...
The 42nd Annual Closing The Gap Conference returns in October! We hope to see you in Minneapolis for networking and idea exchanging on October 22-24! This favorite conference has a new location for 20...
Connect with AAC communicators and teams around the world during AAC Awareness Month! The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) hosts The Vibes of AAC Virtual Ev...
We hope to see you at the Seattle Convention Center December 5-7 for ASHA 2024—the premier conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists...
Are you ready for ATIA 2025? We’re excited to see you in sunny Orlando January 30 to February 1 for the annual Assistive Technology Industry Association conference known as the leading community...
PRC-Saltillo and ISAAC are thrilled to jointly announce the establishment of the “Bruce Baker AAC Globalization Initiative." Bruce Baker was introduced to the world of AAC in the early ...
The connection between Prentke Romich Company (PRC) and Semantic Compaction Systems (SCS) is one rooted in friendship and common goals. Barry Romich recalls that he first met Bruce Baker at a confer...
Businesses around the world have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and pricing pressures. PRC-Saltillo is no exception. Due to increased...
You asked and we listened…introducing the new TouchChat® Discover app! TouchChat Discover’s risk-free, 30-day trial allows you to experience everything our popular TouchChat app has t...
Forever in Our Hearts as a Friend, Colleague, and Champion for the AAC Community Passionate. Joyful. Artistic. Fun. Caring. These are just some of the words that are consistently top of mind fo...
AAC Education Brought to You by PRC-Saltillo & Semantic Compaction Systems PRC-Saltillo is excited to announce the launch of the Minspeak Academy! This partnership with Semantic Compaction System...
PRC-Saltillo Now Proudly Serving Veterans as a GSA Contractor PRC-Saltillo is excited to announce that we have been awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedu...
Have you created your secure PRC-Saltillo account yet? Check out some of the perks a PRC-Saltillo account will open up to help make your AAC journey a little easier! With your secure PRC-Saltil...
It’s time to celebrate AAC Awareness Month! Keep the AAC momentum going so more people can have a voice. Here are 10 ways to make the most of this most amazing month! Celebrate your AAC team E...
For the past year, we’ve had the distinct honor of holding a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. This partnership helps give a voice to those who have sacrificed so much for our free...
Alongside the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) and the 2022 Bruce Baker award winners, PRC-Saltillo is excited to announce the release of two AAC vocabulari...
Wooster, Ohio (November 14, 2024) – PRC-Saltillo announces the retirement of CEO Dave Hershberger after 40+ years of distinguished service and leadership in the field of augmentative and alterna...
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is an evolving field united in an individual’s fundamental right to communicate. You may come across many beliefs about communication and lang...
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s show our deep respect for the women in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) who have contributed to communication success for so ma...
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is a rapidly changing field that’s growing at the speed of technology. Many career paths lead to AAC whether it be intentionally or unexpected...
PRC-Saltillo is guided by respect for those we serve. You are our mission. Your right to independence and participation motivates our decisions. Here are six ways AAC communicators are put first at PR...