Spring 2026 Semester 2 AAC Together Parent Education

Course Description: This 15-week course is designed for caregivers who support individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), or for those who are interested in simply learning more about AAC. This course provides practical strategies, hands-on activities, and community support to building confidence and skill in supporting AAC use at home. Each 45-minute session focuses on a key topic to help you better understand your AAC user’s needs, how communication works across different settings, and how you can be a powerful communication partner. This course is designed for parents, family members, and caregivers of AAC users of all ages and communication levels as well as the individual using AAC 

What parents/caregivers will learn:
What AAC is and how it supports engagement in the community
Strategies to encourage communication during daily routines
How to grow your AAC user’s vocabulary and independence
What to do when your AAC user isn’t using their system
How to collaborate with your child’s team and troubleshoot challenges

Days/times: Wednesdays @ 5:30-6:15 Virtualy

Course dates: There are 15 -  45 minute sessions total in Semester 2 during the following weeks:

• Week of 02/23/26
• Week of 03/02/26
• Week of 03/09/26
• Week of 03/16/26
• Week of 03/23/26
• Week of 03/30/26
• Week of 04/13/26
• Week of 04/20/26
• Week of 04/27/26
• Week of 05/04/26
• Week of 05/11/26
• Week of 05/18/26
• Week of 05/26/26
• Week of 06/01/26

• Week of 06/08/26

Cost: $200

•  Now offered fully remotely, via Microsoft Teams

Scholarships can also be requested and are awarded if cost is a barrier to access. Please contact audrey@dscpugetsound.org.