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An AAC* Story Contest
Many Methods One Goal to Communicate Collection for International AAC Month in Month October 2009
ISAAC’S GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WHO USE AAC THROUGH FULL PARTICIPATION, EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT.
Learning to communicate in many situations with many different people is essential to a full life. There are many different AAC methods, and people who use AAC often use more than one method. The right combination of methods can help a person to have rich conversations, make friends, cope with problems, be less lonely and frustrated, do well in school, find a job, help others, and make major and minor life decisions. To promote 2009 International AAC Awareness Month, ISAAC is sponsoring a contest. We invite people who use AAC, of all ages and writing levels, with or without help, to:
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Write a story, poem, or essay, or
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Submit a video or narrated slide show.
We ask you to focus on explaining all the many ways you communicate using AAC in different situations and with different people. Tell your story and teach the world about the methods of AAC that help you communicate effectively - at any time, in any place, with any person, and about any topic. Tell your story and teach the world about the importance of communication and the need for better listening and understanding among all people.
*AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication, the many ways to help people with little or no speech – like electronic talking aids, computers, books and boards with pictures, words or letters, and sign language.
Download The Many Methods One Goal to Communicate Contest Flyer (printable)
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These stories, all written with Voices of AAC is a way to get people who use AAC communicating. 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.
The writing contest 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
in October. 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.
Important Contest Dates
OCTOBER 2009: People who use AAC all over the world will be reading stories from the collection.
More Information:
How to Enter?
- Submission details, Permission to Publish, Contest Rules
How will a Story be Judged? - Assessment Criteria
Writing Tips? - Story Writing Tips