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Group Members: Jatin, Amrinder Singh, Danish, Romandeep Group Task Title: Barriers in Using AAC and Strategies Subtitle: Video Presentation 1.

Introduction 9/29/25 AAC devices are also used to assist individuals that have difficulties with speaking or language themselves. Although AAC is useful, a number of users experience obstacles that prevent the freedom of communication. There are four primary barriers that we will describe in this presentation: Physical Technological Social Financial We will also propose how to overcome each of the barriers. mage Ideas: Person using an AAC device Symbolic communication board. Sample Footer Text <number >.

Physical Barriers 9/29/25 Examples: Other users cannot press the small buttons with their weak motor skills. Individuals who are in wheelchairs can be unable to hold or place devices. The difficulties of the posture and strength may make the usage of the AAC devices exhausting. Strategies: Hands-free communication by use of eye-tracking systems and head pointers. Give alternatives of switches or touch inputs. Install flexi stands/mounts to support the device. Image Ideas: AAC mounted on the wheelchair of a user. Technology- Eye-tracking. Explanation: A patient can be physically restricted and therefore unable to be equipped to use his AAC resources. Configuring devices according to personal needs of users helps them to communicate more easily and autonomously. Sample Footer Text <number >.

Technological Barriers 9/29/25 Examples: There are too many AAC devices that are complex or incomprehensible. The vocabulary used or the software in use can be restrictive in communication. You are interrupted with such device failures as low battery or malfunctioning software. Strategies: Select easy and convenient devices. Modify devices to include own language and functionality. Offer technical support, training and software updates. Image Ideas: Tablet with AAC app Technical support or trouble shooting icon. Explanation: The AAC device that is best will not be effective when it is not user friendly. These barriers can be diminished with training of the users and caregivers, software updating, and provision of support. Sample Footer Text <number >.

Social Barriers 9/29/25 Examples: There are those users who are embarrassed or even stigmatized by the use of AAC in the society. Friends, teachers or family may be unaccustomed to communicating with AAC users. They can keep the user lonely or excluded by society. Strategies: Train families, peers and teachers to effectively communicate with AAC users. Begin campaigns in order to build awareness to alleviate the stigma. Promote school and community peer support. Image Ideas: Varied teams of human beings conversing. Hands shake or awareness ribbon. Explanation: Social barriers will cause the AAC users to feel like they are not included. Users make people around feel included and be more confident by educating them. Sample Footer Text <number >.

Financial 9/29/25 Examples: AAC devices are sold at thousands of dollars. Maintenance, repair and upgrading is costly. AAC devices are not covered in many insurance programs. Strategies: Get government funding, insurance or grants. Use free/low cost AAC applications in the tablet or smartphones. Making shared devices at schools, clinics or by using community centers. Image Ideas: Money or coins icon Fundraising or giving graphic. Tablet with AAC app Explanation: AAC is costly, and this factor does not allow many people to receive it. Cheaper substitutes can help to ensure devices are available to a wider group, and community sharing. Sample Footer Text <number >.

Conclusion 9/29/25 Content: AAC devices provide a voice to people and help them live independently. People can be prevented by barriers such as physical, technological, social, and financial, to cease the use of AAC. The elimination of these obstacles can bring about the inclusive societies where members are given the opportunity to talk. Image Ideas Investigations: the case analysis of performance levels in an inclusive classroom. Individuals are holding hands in a circle. Sample Footer Text <number >.

References 9/29/25 Barriers when using Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2025). PDF document. Cedar Lake’s Use of AAC Devices for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Wo_nNTL6pD4 Sample Footer Text <number >.

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