by PrAACtical AAC
PrAACtical AAC is an independent resource website and professional community founded in 2011 by speech-language pathology professors Carole Zangari and the late Robin Parker. It is widely referenced by universities, school districts, and AAC clinicians as a go-to hub for practical, research-grounded guidance on AAC implementation.
The site publishes articles, training modules, strategy guides, video tutorials, and a curated toolbox covering assessment, vocabulary selection, literacy, partner instruction, and family support across the lifespan. Regular features include app reviews, research summaries, multilingual resources, and the AAC Link Up community column where readers share tools and ideas. All content is free and written to be accessible to both specialists and families new to AAC.
PrAACtical AAC primarily serves speech-language pathologists, special educators, and family members supporting people of all ages with complex communication needs—including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and degenerative conditions. Its practical, jargon-accessible approach bridges the gap between academic research and everyday classroom and home implementation.
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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