- The deadline has been extended to Friday, 13 June 2008.

- Stories are encouraged from people who use AAC, of any age or skill level.

- It’s ok to have someone help you compose the story.

About the Contest:

Write a short story, poem or essay for children or adults, which features AAC within it (such as a character who uses AAC, a character learning about AAC, or AAC as a theme in the storyline). All stories will be compiled into an online publication and available to be read by people who use AAC around the world during 2008 International AAC Awareness Month events in October. Select stories will be highlighted at ISAAC’s 13th Biennual Conference in Montreal, Canada, to be held August 2–7, 2008.

Who can enter?

Anyone who uses AAC. Stories are encouraged from People who use AAC at ANY age or skill level. Stories can be written individually, in teams with other people who use AAC, or with support from others. It is totally up to YOU how you want to put your story to paper!

What format can the story be in?

Stories can be submitted in words, artwork, cartoons, photographs or other written or visual medium. All written stories should be limited to 500 words, capable of being read at one sitting.

CONTEST DEADLINE: FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2008

For more information on how to enter go to Many Stories - One Voice Writing Contest

We look forward to hearing from you!