The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication's thoughts are with the folks who were seriously affected by recent flooding and this weekend’s tornadoes.

If you know someone who uses AAC who lost their device or means of communicating with others as a result of these storms, tell them…

Happy New Year to Everyone in Texas and those who were impacted by and who helped folks out during and after Hurricane Harvey United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Board of Directors

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WHERE: The Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010 Lanier Grand Ballroom G (Level 4)

CALL-IN NUMBER: 1-888-599-8667; Conference ID:1798299

Conference Title: NCD Meeting; Host Name: Neil Romano

CART: http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=NCD-QUARTERLY

The NCD Meeting agenda is available. Go to DOCUMENTS on this site. There is a section of…

• Ensure you have a way to receive warnings-a NOAA weather radio, the AccuWeather app on your phone or the radio/television. Sign up for alert notifications that are specific to your town or region. • Know your local hurricane evacuation route(s), as well as shelters outside the evacuation zone. •…

To get a list of locations, go to https://houstonrecovers.org/neighborhood-restoration-center/

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To register. Go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6161385373806392065 SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: This webinar will discuss current developments regarding the Medicaid program that relates to SGD coverage. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN ABOUT: • The basis for Medicaid funding for SGDs • Coverage issues arising from natural disasters • Current Medicaid landscape related to SGD coverage •…

USSAAC will be there and so will many other organizations and families. Houston Community College NW 1010 Sam Houston Parkway Sptirn Houston TX

For a list of donors, go to documents (left side of main page). USSAAC is working with families of individuals who rely on augmentative and alternative communication to regain access to these critical tools, technologies and supports after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and the wildfires in northern and southern California.…

1. Houston. Neighborhood Restoration Center Opens in Northeast.
2. FEMA Application Deadline Extended to 11/30/2017. Transition Sheltering information. 3. United Spinal Association grants for $1000. Read information below

1. Neighborhood Restoration Center. p The city of Houston, along with local non-profit organization partners, opened first Neighborhood Restoration Center at the…

We, the volunteers from the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC), would like to wish everyone on HarveyAAC.Recovers.org [those who submitted a NEED, as well as those who so kindly offered to DONATE or VOLUNTEER their services] a very very nice Thanksgiving.
Over the past few months,…

USSAAC is very appreciative of Attainment Company's offer to donate iPAD cases and GoTalk apps and Go Talk tech devices to people impacted by Hurricane's Harvey, Irma, Maria and the Northern California Fires.
Thanks especially to Joni Nygard at Attainment who is spearheading this effort.

And to all the folks in and around Houston who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey for your amazing persistence and resilience.
We salute you all and we congratulate the ASTROS...2017 Winner of the World Series. What a fun Series to watch.

Easter Seals Greater Houston, Children’s Therapy and BridgingApps programs offer Assistive Technology Services in Texas (Houston, The Woodlands, and Stafford). Houston Lab is: Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 & by appointment LAB CLOSED TUESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2017 Contact: Cristen Reat 713-838-9050 Note: Assistive Technology can be anything from low tech communication boards to…

USSAAC thanks Pyramid Educational Consultants for donating Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Starter Kits and training materials for families impacted by Hurricanes in TX, FL, VI and PR and CA Fires. Thanks especially to Rayna Bondy at Pyramid EC for making this happen so quickly.