Vlinder Communication Therapies, PLLC

12/16/2025

Washington State Floods 2025
If you use augmentative or alternative technology
to communicate and have equipment lost or
damaged due to the flooding in Washington, USSAAC can help!

Who We Are
The Disaster Relief Committee responds to
nationally declared disasters on behalf of
USSAAC members, people who use AAC,
their families, and other AAC stakeholders.
We work collaboratively with other
organizations to replace AAC tools and
devices that are lost or damaged.

How Can We Help
I HAVE A NEED
If your AAC equipment has been lost or
damaged, we can help with a replacement at
no cost. Use the ‘I Have a Need’ button at
https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

I WANT TO DONATE
To support USSAAC's efforts with monetary
donations, communication devices, AAC app
codes, or other AAC-related items, use the ‘I
Want to Give’ button at
https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER
To support USSAAC's efforts with monetary
donations, communication devices, AAC app
codes, or other AAC-related items, use the ‘I
Want to Give’ button at
https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org

What equipment is covered?
Speech-generating devices
Access switches
Device mounting systems
Communication boards and books
AAC device batteries and chargers

What is not covered?
Rent, lodging, transportation
Food, clothing, shoes
Diapers, car seats, formula
Mobile phones or phone plans
Non-AAC computers or tablets
Consumer electronics
Furniture, household items
Medication, medical bills or supplies

What happens next?
Requests - we will contact you to
get more detailed information
about your AAC needs.
Donations - we will contact you
when there is a need that matches
your offer.
Volunteers - we will contact you
when there is a need that matches
your skills, time, and location.

Contact us - https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org
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12/07/2025

Santa is needed in Everett, WA!

Secret Sleigh Project coordinates visits from Santa for homebound medically fragile children of all ages. They rely on volunteer Santas. If you or someone you know can help - reach out to them to learn more.

11/22/2025

We are thankful - week 3!

Our gratitude prompts this week:
📍 What are some of your favorite traditions?
📍 What is the most useful thing in your house?
📍 If you could have dinner with anyone (alive or dead) who would you choose? Why?

[Image ID: We Are Thankful board with the above prompts]

11/15/2025

We are thankful - week 2!

Our gratitude prompts this week:

📍 Who can you really depend on?

📍 What makes you feel calm?

📍 Tell about one of the most joyful experiences you have had.

[Image ID: We Are Thankful board with the above prompts]

11/08/2025

We are thankful - week 1!

Our gratitude prompts this week:

📍 Tell about an activity or hobby you enjoy. How do you feel when you do it?

📍 What makes you feel confident?

📍 What makes you happy?

[Image ID: We Are Thankful board with the above prompts]

11/03/2025

Accessible Advent Calendar from Senict. Each day through December, open gift boxes to reveal a new Christmas-themed, accessible activity which has been carefully designed for switch, touch, mouse and eye gaze users.

I've completed and uploaded the 2025 Advent Calendar. You can download it from the link below. This year I've added a special 'teacher' version which will allow you to check out the activities before December 1st. The 'student' version of course won't open the doors until the correct dates in December.

There are a lot of changes to the activities which now have new switch methods including the learn to wait method which aligns more closely with the level descriptor for cause and effect.

I hope you and your students enjoy using it.

https://www.ianbean.co.uk/senictadventcalendar25/

11/03/2025

I wrote a blog post over on the NWACS blog for AAC Awareness Month.

Disclosure: I am on the NWACS board (100% volunteer)

10/15/2025

It's time! If you want to apply for a switch-adapted toy from Santa's Little Hackers, you have one week starting today.

It's time to apply!

Applications open October 15 at 12:00 am ET and will close October 21 at 11:59 pm ET.

https://toysignup.santaslittlehackers.com/

If you have any issues with your sign up, please send us a message or email us at santaslittlehackers.com. Comments can get lost, so this is the best way to reach us.

10/13/2025

Survey opportunity - help by sharing your experience with AAC.

Do you use AAC - or support someone who does?

Your voice matters, and now’s your chance to help show the world how AAC makes a difference. A new survey, conducted by research firm Augur, is gathering real-life experiences from AAC users, families, and caregivers to help build research that proves AAC works - and improve access for others.

You can take the online survey here > https://norst.at/d51egy

Let’s make sure every voice is heard. Thank you for being part of this!

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