AAC and Transition Planning – Supporting all studentsto make decisions for the future, Erin Sheldon

In 2020, Erin Sheldon presented a webinar, done with AssistiveWare, on supporting all students with their decision making, including students who communicate in different ways. She presented on some of the same topics/tools she shared with families and allies in Windsor-Essex a few years ago. The webinar is no longer available for watching, but the slides used in the webinar are available for viewing below.

Background: Some of you may remember Erin Sheldon, as the facilitator who taught families and allies how to use One Page Profiles, reminded us of the importance of developing a Vision with our students, and shared other helpful tools on the journey through school and beyond. Erin presented at a number of events in Windsor-Essex a few years ago: Intelligent Lives Movie night, Challenging the Assumptions Conference, and at the following learning events: Dreaming Big and Working Towards the Life You Want, Building a Family Movement Together, and Share Your Voice …

“Transition planning is an essential part of preparing our students for the adult life they want and need. Many of our students are still learning to use AAC at the time that we need to start planning for their transition out of school. Fortunately, even the most emergent student can be involved in their own planning. This session describes tools and strategies to maximize the role of the student learning to use AAC. Learn to use AAC supports in new, flexible ways to support autonomy, decision-making, and participation.”