by Nova Southeastern University
PrAACtical AAC was founded in 2011 by SLP professors Carole Zangari and the late Robin Parker at Nova Southeastern University. It has grown into one of the most trusted AAC knowledge-sharing platforms for English-speaking practitioners worldwide, publishing daily since its launch.
The site publishes daily posts covering AAC strategies, research summaries, product reviews, video tutorials, and implementation ideas. Content is organised into the AAC e-Tool Box, Strategies of the Month, and extensive tagged archives. A newsletter delivers content directly to subscribers at no cost.
Speech-language pathologists, special educators, paraprofessionals, and family members who support nonspeaking children and adults. Content addresses AAC for autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, aphasia, and many other conditions — from early intervention through adult services.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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