Becoming an Exceptional AAC Leader: Inspiration from 15 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Champions (Becoming an Exceptional Leader)

Want to turn your passion into leadership in AAC?

"Becoming an Exceptional AAC Leader" challenges you to explore your experiences, passions, and expertise in ways that will guide you to a life filled with purpose and joy.

This collection of heartfelt stories from diverse members of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) community—people with and without disabilities, parents, speech-language pathologists, parents, assistive technology experts, and academic professionals—offers an intimate view of lived experiences, career paths, innovative software development, education, research, and resources.

What you will learn:

• How to align your professional practice with your personal passions
• Informative and inspiring stories from leaders
• Practical tips for professional growth and personal fulfillment
• Ways to find joy and purpose in your personal and professional journey
• Resources and recommendations to expand your impact and expertise

AAC Leaders in This Book:
These courageous AAC leaders come from a variety of backgrounds, including advocacy, academia, technology innovation, and clinical practice. They share their unique journeys, challenges they faced, and the inspirational experiences that guided them—offering practical tips to guide your path to AAC leadership.

Whether you are new to the AAC community or have years of experience, this book provides tools to help you expand your options, be more flexible and visionary, and chart your path to success.

"Becoming an Exceptional AAC Leader" is more than a professional development book; it is a guide to creating a fulfilling and purposeful career in AAC.

Take the next step by embracing your passions and making an impact.

Get your copy today and join the growing family of AAC leaders who are already making a significant difference in the field!

Early Reviews:
"In a world of empirical data, best practice paradigms and webinar announcements we are far too rarely given an opportunity to hear the stories of those who drive the innovation and provide leadership fueling our profession. Yet these stories are a nexus connecting us all by being fantastic and unique and at times strikingly similar to our own. The AAC champions in this volume tell their stories with a grace and vulnerability that will inspire you to breathe freely, elevate your gaze, and step forward with purpose, fulfillment, and a very real connection to all AAC stakeholders."
Chris Gibbons PhD, CCC/SLP
Head of Smartbox Inc.

"After a year defined by distance, this book brings a sense of closeness with the people who have inspired me. A collection of fascinating, sometimes intimate, narratives from leaders in the field sharing their difficult moments, perseverance, and subsequent successes. Our shared loved of AAC provides people with voices – with this book they are heard worldwide." Charlie Danger MSc, OT/R, ATP
Occupational Therapist, Assistive Technology Expert

Foreword by:
Alan Brightman Founder & former Director, Worldwide Disability Solutions Group - Apple Inc. Founder & former Vice President, Global Accessibility - Yahoo! Author of "Disabilityland"

CoAuthors:
Brandi Wentland
Carole Zangari
Caroline Musselwhite
Gayle Porter
India Ochs
Jane Odom
Kate Ahern
Kathy Howery
Krista Howard
Lateef McLeod
Lucas Steuber
Lydia Dawley
Mai Ling Chan
Richard Ellenson
Tim Jin