Augmentative-Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology Center
The University of Akron, School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Services include:
Evaluations and funding request preparations for augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) devices including requests to Medicaid, Medicare, BVR, and private insurance
IPad consultations including app selection, access adaptations, assessment and intervention for the use of iPads as communication devices
family education and intervention related to the use of AAC devices & iPads as communication intervention tools
Assistive technology evaluations for written language intervention
Interventions and consultations for those with physical disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who require AAC
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Katie Boarman, M.A. CCC - SLP
Yvonne Gillette, Ph.D. CCC -
Augmentative-Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology Center The University of Akron, School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Services include:
- Evaluations and funding request preparations for augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) devices including requests to Medicaid, Medicare, BVR, and private insurance
- IPad consultations including app selection, access adaptations, assessment and intervention for the use of iPads as communication devices
- Family education and intervention related to the use of AAC devices & iPads as communication intervention toolsAssistive technology evaluations for written language intervention
- Interventions and consultations for those with physical disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities who require AAC
Please select one of the links on the left navigation menu to learn more about the Augmentative-Alternative Communication Center.
For further information, contact:
Katie Boarman, MA, CCC-SLP
330-972-7186
Yvonne Gillette, PhD, CCC-SLP
330-972-6115
The Alternative-Augmentative
Communication Device Center
is located in The Audiology
and Speech Center
The Polsky Building
Room 181
225 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44325-3001
Audiology and Speech Center
Main Office
330-972-6035