We believe
Everyone
has the right
to learn to read
oUR Approach
To maximize literacy learning for individuals with minimal or no speech we must integrate:
The Science of Reading
Principles of Effective Instruction
AAC Adaptations and Specific Learner Needs
Our goal is to build a literacy learning community.
We want to learn from and support families, service providers, and school teams, as they work to ensure individuals who use AAC are learning how to read.
Our PROJECTS
Parent Project
This study investigated a parent-implemented literacy intervention using the Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) application. The project provided training and ongoing support to parents in teaching their children how to read.
AAC Literacy
This research study will determine the effectiveness of ALL S.T.A.R. – the technology-mediated literacy intervention (ALL; Accessible Literacy Learning) and daily implementation guides on increasing literacy skills (letter-sounds, sound blending, decoding, sight words, typing) of individuals with minimal or no speech who use AAC.
NIH NIDCD – #R21 DC020814-01
Outreach
Our goal is to build a literacy learning community. How can we support you?
We want to learn from and support families, service providers, and school teams, as they work to ensure individuals who use AAC are learning how to read.
Our MISSION
To partner with SLPs, teachers, families, individuals who use AAC, school districts, and community leaders to improve literacy outcomes for individuals with complex communication needs.
To improve teacher/parent/service provider access to, and implementation of, evidence-informed literacy instruction.
To contribute research to develop the science of reading for learners with complex communication needs.
To share ideas, resources, and materials related to literacy instruction for individuals with complex communication needs who use AAC.
To help advocate for equity and inclusion of ALL individuals in relation to the fundamental right of learning to read.
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
— Frederick Douglas