SPECIAL DEADLINE EXTENSION:
ALL SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER  13 JUNE WILL STILL BE INCLUDED IN THE ONLINE COLLECTION BUT WILL NOT BE SCORED FOR RECOGNITION AT THE ISAAC CONFERENCE

 
ISAAC’S GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WHO USE AAC THROUGH FULL PARTICIPATION, EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT.

Learning to read and write is essential part of making our lives the best they can be. When a person who uses AAC can read and write they can use augmentative communication systems with unlimited potential to communicate whatever they want. When a person who uses AAC can read and write they are more likely to participate in their community, find employment, broaden their social network – they simply have more chances to do more things.

This contest is part of the 2008 International AAC Awareness Month which is in October. We are inviting people who use AAC (of all ages and writing levels) to write a story, poem, or essay. The stories will feature AAC, such as including a character who uses AAC. When all of the stories have been received, they will be placed on the Internet in one big collection for all the world to read - and share.

These Many Stories, all written with the One Voice of AAC is a way to get people who use AAC writing. And then in October, people who use AAC all over the world can pick any story from the collection and read it in a library or other public place in their community.

Many Stories, One Voice can also be considered a team effort with the person who uses AAC, or group of people who use AAC, as the main author/s of the story. People who use AAC can also work with others for support, including gathering resources, research, and putting it all together.

Entries may be in the format and language most familiar to the person who uses AAC, but will need to be sent on the computer.

Why is it called a contest? The authors of the best entries will be highlighted as featured stories beginning in August. There is a panel of judges who will use a fair scoring system to decide what the best stories are in different age and skill groups.

13 June 2008: Everyone must have their story done and submitted before the end of the day.

2 AUGUST 2008: The Collection of Many Stories, One Voice will officially be made public.

OCTOBER 2008: People who use AAC all over the world will be reading stories from the collection.

How to Enter? - Submission details, Permission to Publish, Contest Rules

How will a Story be Judged? - Assessment Criteria

Writing Tips? - Story Writing Tips