USSAAC — US Society for Augmentative & Alternative Communication

About

The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) is the US national chapter of ISAAC (International Society for AAC), founded in 1991. It brings together AAC users, family members, speech-language pathologists, researchers, educators, and manufacturers in a shared mission to expand communication access for all people with complex communication needs.

What It Does

USSAAC provides free webinars on topics such as AAC goal writing, IEP documentation, classroom integration, and parent support; publishes the SpeakUp blog with ongoing AAC news and community discussion; and offers members discounted conference registration and access to the peer-reviewed AAC journal. On the policy front, USSAAC has played a pivotal role in protecting and expanding Medicare and Medicaid funding for speech-generating devices, and monitors state-level insurance policies affecting AAC access.

Who It Helps

USSAAC serves people with autism, ALS, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and any other condition requiring AAC—along with their families, therapists, educators, and advocates. Its policy work is especially critical for communicators who depend on public funding to afford speech-generating devices and related clinical services.