by USSAAC
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.
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.
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.
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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