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5 Things To Know About Minspeak Academy


  Posted on Jun 7, 2023 - 9:25am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  minspeak, semantic compaction systems


5 Back-To-School Tips For AAC In The Classroom


  Posted on Aug 23, 2023 - 10:15am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  aac in the classroom


Introducing New AAC Classroom Resources


  Posted on Aug 30, 2023 - 9:21am

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...




Translanguaging Strategies For Multilingual Families


  Posted on Sep 7, 2023 - 10:30pm

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...


    Educational Resources   -  translanguage, what is translanguaging, translanguaging definition


Adult Access Methods


  Posted on Nov 8, 2023 - 3:01pm

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...




Introducing Jane's Place


  Posted on Feb 2, 2024 - 8:18am

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...




Are You An AAC Communication Rock Star?


  Posted on Mar 4, 2024 - 9:56pm

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 ...


    Educational Resources   -  aac communication


Autism Acceptance Month 2024


  Posted on Apr 8, 2024 - 10:50am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  april is autism awareness


National Speech-Language-Hearing Month 2024


  Posted on Apr 29, 2024 - 10:54am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  national speech language hearing month


Summer Learning For Professionals 2024


  Posted on Apr 29, 2024 - 11:04am

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...




Toastmasters AAC Club At PRC-Saltillo


  Posted on May 19, 2024 - 9:28pm

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...


    Educational Resources   -  toastmasters aac,


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...




AAC Technology Features For Back-to-School Success


  Posted on Jul 23, 2024 - 10:22am

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&...




AAC Vocabulary For An Aphasia Diagnosis


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:04am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


AAC And Aphasia


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:26am

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, ...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


Supporting AAC For Loved Ones With Aphasia


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:36am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


Voting Access As An AAC Communicator


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:52am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  aac and voting, voting with disabilities


How To Write With Your Communication Device


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:59am

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...




AAC Awareness Month 2024


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 12:08pm

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...




How Can AAC Group Coaching Help Your Family?


  Posted on Dec 3, 2024 - 12:53pm

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 ...




Celebrate National Reading Month


  Posted on Jan 21, 2025 - 10:22am

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...


    Educational Resources   -  national reading month, aac reading


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...




Hope To See You At ATIA 2023


  Posted on Jan 20, 2023 - 8:57am

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...


    Conferences   -  prc, saltillo, prc-saltillo, aac, via mini, accent, atia, atia conference, ed prentke


Hope To See You At ISAAC Cancún!


  Posted on Apr 19, 2023 - 8:43am

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...


    Conferences   -  prc, saltillo, prc-saltillo, aac, via mini, accent, isaac, isaac conference, minspeak, semantic compaction, bruce baker, bruce baker aac globalization initiative, daniel dardiz, dave hershberger


Call For Nominations For The Annual Prentke Lecture


  Posted on Aug 21, 2023 - 9:24pm

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 ...


    Conferences   -  prentke lecture


Closing The Gap 2023


  Posted on Sep 18, 2023 - 8:57pm

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...


    Conferences


Join Us For ASHA 2023


  Posted on Nov 6, 2023 - 2:36pm

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...


    Conferences


Join Us For ATIA 2024!


  Posted on Jan 16, 2024 - 11:13am

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...


    Conferences


Join Us For CAMA 2024 Virtual Conference


  Posted on Apr 23, 2024 - 11:41am

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...


    Conferences   -  cama 2024


Closing The Gap 2024


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:31am

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...


    Conferences


ISAAC Virtual Event 2024


  Posted on Sep 17, 2024 - 10:16am

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...


    Conferences


ASHA Conference 2024


  Posted on Oct 4, 2024 - 4:45pm

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...


    Conferences


ATIA Conference 2025


  Posted on Nov 21, 2024 - 11:25am

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...


    Conferences


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 ...


    Company News   -  aac, alternative and augmentative communication, aac languages, foreign language aac


Semantic Compaction Systems And PRC-Saltillo


  Posted on Nov 9, 2021 - 12:15pm

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...


    Company News


PRC-Saltillo Pricing Increase


  Posted on Nov 11, 2021 - 12:33pm

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...


    Company News


Try TouchChat® FREE For 30 Days!


  Posted on Apr 12, 2022 - 9:19am

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...


    Company News   -  touchchat, update, software update, touchchat update


In Loving Memory Of Jane Odom


  Posted on Jul 22, 2022 - 8:55am

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...


    Company News   -  jane odom, aac language lab


Introducing The Minspeak® Academy!


  Posted on Oct 27, 2022 - 2:14pm

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...


    Company News   -  minspeak academy, minspeak, unity, lamp, lamp words for life, unidad, scs, semantaic compaction systems


Voices For Veterans


  Posted on Nov 8, 2022 - 4:44pm

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...


    Company News   -  gsa, government contract, veterans, veterans administration, va, gsa advantage, gsa schedule, general services administration


5 Perks Of Creating A PRC-Saltillo Account


  Posted on Apr 18, 2023 - 3:57pm

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...


    Company News   -  prc, saltillo, prc-saltillo, account, create account, create secure account, secure account, funding, aac language lab, realize language, aac learning journey, aac apps, touchchat, lamp, dialogue, novachat, accent, via


AAC Awareness Month 2023


  Posted on Oct 4, 2023 - 11:26am

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...


    Company News


Giving A Voice To Our Veterans


  Posted on Nov 10, 2023 - 11:00am

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...


    Company News   -  adult access, veteran aac


Two New AAC Vocabularies Released In Mandarin!


  Posted on Sep 11, 2024 - 10:03am

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...


    Company News


PRC-Saltillo Announces CEO Changes


  Posted on Nov 14, 2024 - 12:07am

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...


    Company News


AAC Fact Or Fiction


  Posted on Feb 24, 2025 - 10:14am

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...


    Company News   -  aac myths, augmentative and alternative communication myths


Nine Women Who Made Waves In AAC


  Posted on Mar 3, 2025 - 2:08pm

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...


    Company News   -  women in aac


Respect For The AAC Professional Community


  Posted on Mar 3, 2025 - 2:14pm

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...


    Company News   -  aac profession


Six Ways To Put Communicators First


  Posted on Mar 20, 2025 - 5:34pm

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...


    Company News   -  aac communicators, aac ambassadors