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A recent edition of Augmentative Communication News (Vol. 19, #4 December 2007/January 2008) is devoted to the issue of emergency preparedness for people who rely on AAC. Follow the link to read the articles and download the newsletter if you wish. Thanks to Augmentative Communication Inc., for allowing us to post this newsletter on the ISAAC website in its entirety, for the benefit of our membership.
KATRINA RELIEF PLAN FOR PEOPLE WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) is assisting individuals who rely on augmentative communication techniques, strategies and technologies (AAC), their families and the professionals who serve them who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
USSAAC is working to insure that all individuals who can benefit from AAC (as well as the professionals, agencies, rehabilitation centers, hospitals and organizations who serve them) gain access to needed AAC equipment (devices, communication displays, batteries, etc.), AAC materials (manuals, books, software, etc.) and related AAC services (evaluation, therapy, funding).
USSAAC is currently accepting donations of money, equipment, materials, services and supports through its website. We are also helping AAC professionals who have lost their jobs due to Katrina to find employment.
USSAAC is working with AAC manufacturers, disability organizations and professionals to meet the immediate and longer-term communication needs of people affected by Katrina.
If you (or someone you know) require AAC assistance, please go to the USSAAC Website (www.ussaac.org) and specify your needs for equipment, materials, services and/or employment. You may also fax any request to 831-646-5428 or call 877-8USSAAC (877-887-7222) (toll-free).
Contact: Meher Banajee, Coordinator, USSAAC Katrina Relief Plan
Email: mbanaj1@lsu.edu
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP 
Here are some of ISAAC's current needs:
- Translating articles on the Information Exchange, into symbol system languages.
- Sponsoring memberships for people who use AAC and for people from Emerging AAC Countries.
- Supporting members from Emerging AAC Countries and people using AAC to attend the ISAAC Biennial Conference.
- Advertising on our website, and in the Membership Directory.
- Sponsoring our website development.
- Engaging in public education about the real potential of people who cannot speak to go to school, to have jobs, to live independently.
Please help people who cannot speak by
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