Recommended AAC websites and resources

💻 Websites

PrAACtical AAC
A comprehensive site offering evidence-based strategies, tools, and resources to support individuals who use AAC across ages and abilities, curated by Dr. Carole Zangari.

AAC Coach
Designed to support communication partners, this site provides simple, effective coaching tools and resources to help implement AAC in daily routines and interactions.

AAC Innovations
Provides customized AAC support, training, and consultations for schools and families, with a focus on integrating AAC into real-life settings.

Emily Diaz
A speech-language pathologist who shares practical AAC tips, videos, and resources, particularly focused on implementation and partner support.

Core Word Curriculum
An AAC-based curriculum that promotes robust language learning through daily core word instruction and real-life applications.

AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom

Communication Community
A blog run by two SLPs offering AAC ideas, resources, printables, and goal-writing tips for both professionals and families.

Jane Farrell Consulting
Provides training and consultation focused on AAC, autism, and literacy, emphasizing functional communication and inclusive education.

Adapted Prompting Hierarchy by Kate Ahern
A visual and conceptual tool that modifies traditional prompting hierarchies to better suit AAC users and support independence in communication.

AAC Voices
A user-friendly resource site with tools and activities designed to promote meaningful AAC use for children and young adults.

Rachel Madel
An SLP and AAC specialist offering videos, blog posts, and podcasts focused on engaging and effective AAC strategies for families and clinicians.

AAC in the Cloud
A free annual online AAC conference hosted by CoughDrop, featuring recorded and live sessions from AAC users, experts, and educators.

Augmentative Communication Inc.
Run by Joan Bruno, this site offers evidence-based AAC resources including books, materials, and tools for building communication skills.

AAC Language Lab
An interactive learning platform by PRC-Saltillo providing AAC lessons, materials, and activities categorized by developmental language stages.

AACAccessible
A project focused on promoting equitable AAC access and resources, particularly in schools and underserved populations.

ChatCorner Word Power Support
A community space for families and professionals using Word Power, offering downloadable supports, tips, and usage ideas.

The AAC Academy
Offers professional development courses and resources designed to deepen AAC knowledge and promote effective implementation.

Omazing Kids
OMazing Kids LLC, created by pediatric speech-language pathologist Angela Moorad, offers expert resources on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and inclusive wellness for children with diverse needs. The site features free handouts, AAC app comparisons, feature-matching tools, and tips for professionals and families. It also includes content on yoga, mindfulness, and accessible learning, making it a comprehensive hub for supporting communication and well-being.

Tobii DynaVox Free Core First Downloads
Free printable resources that align with the Core First vocabulary system, including boards, books, and implementation supports.

Ace Centre
A UK-based nonprofit offering AAC assessments, training, and downloadable symbol-based resources to support communication and learning.

📚Non-electronic Communication Books/Visual Supports

Boardmaker, LessonPix, Smarty Symbols
These symbol-based platforms offer tools for creating custom visuals, communication boards, and AAC supports using extensive symbol libraries.

Ner Chat is an assistive-technology startup that builds symbol-based communication tools (AAC) designed to increase autonomy, connection, and inclusion for people with communication challenges.

Free Downloaded AAC Emergency Communication Aides
A collection of ready-to-print emergency communication boards and tools for AAC users to ensure safety and access during crises.

Non-electronic Boards for Word Power
Printable versions of Word Power vocabulary sets that provide access to AAC for low-tech or backup communication needs.

The Core Flip Book: Unity 84 Sequenced is a lite-tech communication flip-book designed to support individuals who use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). It provides customizable vocabulary (from the “Unity 84” set), instructions for printing, laminating, and binding pages, plus tips on how to use it in different settings (e.g. as a backup, beginner board, or classroom model).

The ReadtopiaGO Flip Book is a communication book aligned with the Readtopia curriculum units, designed for use in AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).

TD Snap Motor Plan Books: The Printable AAC section provides free, low-tech AAC resources—communication books, boards, posters—designed to support people using symbol-based communication systems (e.g. those with Autism, ALS/MND, Cerebral Palsy). The materials include things like Motor Plan books/boards/posters, Core First Learning sets (books, literacy activities, lesson plans), Core First Communication Books & Boards, and specialized boards for ALS/MND.

🎙️Podcasts

SLP Nerdcast
A podcast hosted by SLPs that dives deep into evidence-based practice, ethics, and practical tips across various areas including AAC.

Talking with Tech AAC Podcast
A popular AAC-focused podcast featuring interviews, strategies, and user perspectives to promote inclusive communication practices.

🗣️ Bilingual Resources for AAC

San Francisco University Resources and Culturally Responsive AAC
A project providing tools and guides for creating AAC systems that are linguistically and culturally responsive, particularly for multilingual learners.

Bilingue AAC
A bilingual Spanish-English AAC resource hub offering printable communication boards, training materials, and language-specific supports.

PrAACtical AAC (Spanish Links)
A curated section of the PrAACtical AAC site featuring AAC implementation tools and resources in Spanish for families and educators.

Saltillo Article AAC
Articles and blog posts from Saltillo (now part of PRC-Saltillo), offering AAC insights, implementation ideas, and product-specific resources.