SWAAAC

01/15/2026

Have you seen the January Colorado Universal Preschool Newsletter? We loved the resources on Executive Function and ideas for celebrating Martin Luther King Day.

Colorado Universal Preschool Newsletter | January 2026 Colorado Department of Early Childhood sent this bulletin at 01/12/2026 11:00 AM MST View as a webpage / Share January 12, 2026 In this Issue: Your Child's Executive Functioning Skills Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Family Affordability...

01/15/2026

Baba, Nicki's grandmother, knits pure white mittens for him, even though she is afraid that he will lose them in the snow. Sure enough, the first time Nicki is out, he drops one and some animals promptly move into its snug wool interior. Dramatic and sweet, this book will evoke warm and cozy feelings in readers any time of the year.

Share the winter magic with the SWAAAC Google Slides or PPT version of The Mitten. Request them at the link in bio! This resource is available to all, not just SWAAAC members.

[Image: Front cover of "The Mitten" book; an illustration of several woodland animals looking at a mitten in the snow.]

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01/14/2026

Make music with Skoog! Skoog is an accessible, tactile cube that allows students to explore creative musical opportunities in GarageBand! Tap, shake, squeeze, or stroke the squishy foam cube to elicit various musical sounds or record tracks. Check it out today!

[Image: A squishy black cube with colorful buttons on each size.]

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01/14/2026

The Center for Innovative Design and Engineering is seeking an AAC Clinician/Clinic Coordinator interested in working with us to facilitate building our research and clinic program. Are you or someone you know an SLP PhD who is motivated, human-centered, and adaptable in an unpredictable environment? We have an amazing opportunity and clinic team (albeit small) and are excited to continue expanding our work. We’re deeply embedded in our medical school, industry and local communities and there are a multitude of collaborative opportunities available.
Please find the complete details for this posting on the CU Careers website.

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01/13/2026

Ready to level up your artificial intelligence game? This spring's SWAAAC training is all about how AT specialists can best utilize AI. Join Krista Klabo for an interactive session filled with practical strategies you can use right away. Registration is open—visit the link in our bio by February 24th!

[Image: Illustration of a brain, a book and a gear, all alluding to AI; text reading, "SWAAAC Spring Training ; Mar. 10th 12-4pm MT; Register by Feb. 24th; “AI for Assistive Technology Specialists: Foundations, Ethics, and Practical Applications"]

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01/09/2026

Monday January 19th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day where we honor the brave civil rights leader and his legacy. PrAACtical AAC has compiled a resource of core and fringe words for your students who are AAC users to use in class activities around this holiday. There is also an extensive list of suggested books on Dr. King that you can explore in your classroom. Check out this resource today!

Here in the US, the third Monday of January is designated as Martin Luther King Jr Day (MLK Day), where we honor the contributions of this slain civil rights leader. Schools across the country are …

01/08/2026

Want to promote independence? This compact money identifier will tell U.S. dollar amounts on different notes in speech and by using vibrated codes representing different dollar amounts. Check it out from the Loan Library today!

[Image: iBill Talking Banknote Identifier; illustrated US currency; lines indicating sound from iBill]

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01/05/2026

Week 10 of debunking the world of AT! Shoutout to the US DOE for this document (at the link in bio) clarifying common misconceptions surrounding AT. Any child with an IEP may benefit from AT!

Follow along as we share more of these fantastic findings!

[Image: Text reading, "Myth 10: AT devices and services should only be considered for children with certain disabilities; Fact 10: AT must be considered for all children with IEPs and can play an important role in the provision of FAPE, regardless of the type of disability. AT has been proven to be effective for children with a variety of disabilities."]

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01/01/2026

Curious what AI can really do for educators? Join this interactive NotebookLM adventure and discover practical ways to work smarter, not harder. No prior AI experience required!

Presented by Ryan Miller & Elizabeth Thornburg Mehmen. Register today at the link in bio!

[Image: Illustration of a laptop displaying an AI graphic; text reading, "SWAAAC February Webinar; Feb. 17th 3-4pm MT; Register by Feb. 3rd; “AI Can Do THAT?!” A NotebookLM Adventure."]

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12/29/2025

CIDE is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our interdisciplinary team. This is a great opportunity to support innovative, community-focused work in assistive technology, accessibility, and inclusive design.
If you—or someone in your network—are passionate about impact-driven practice, we’d love to connect. View the full job posting and apply here!

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12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from SWAAAC! Wishing you a season filled with connection, peace and joy for all. The SWAAAC Central Office will be closed December 24 - January 2.

[Image: The SWAAAC team dressed in festive clothing and holding holiday loan library items, smiling. Text reading, "Happy Holidays from the SWAAAC Team!"]

12/20/2025

Unlock digital independence! DARI (Digital Ability Rehabilitation Initiative) offers free online training tools to help brain injury survivors rebuild key digital skills—typing, pointing, clicking and more. A powerful resource for SLPs, educators, and assistive tech teams who support learners! Check it out!

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DARI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. By providing free online training tools and materials, we help brain injury survivors enhance their proficiency in using digital devices to regain independence at work or school.