Stepping Into AAC

Dr. Carole Zangari is a Professor in the Speech Language Pathology department at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Zangari serves as the Executive Director of the Broward satellite of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.  She is a frequent presenter on AAC topics at international and national conferences.

Dr. Zangari is the co-editor of Practically Speaking Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs and co-author of TELL ME: AAC in the Preschool Classroom and TELL ME Más: CAA en el Aula Preescolar.
She blogs at  www.PrAACticalAAC.org

Rachael Langley is a seasoned speech-language pathologist, specializing in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC). With 20+ years in the field, she’s an advocate for supporting students with complex communication needs within inclusive school settings.

Rachael is a co-founder of the #TalkingAAC non-profit, where she sits on the Board of Directors. Most recently, Rachael began working with AssistiveWare as an independent contractor, focusing on school implementation and product development. To share her skill and experience, Rachael presents at state, national, and international conferences on topics related to AAC implementation. Her creative side thrives by designing AAC-related graphics and materials.

Tabi Jones-Wohleber is an AAC-focused SLP supporting families through the WV Birth to Three program.  She previously worked as a school-based Assistive Technology Team leader for 17 years. Tabi created the widely shared Model as a MASTER PAL training series, and has authored chapters on AAC implementations in various texts. 

Tabi has worked with Angelman syndrome family organizations in multiple countries, and presents on AAC-related topics at state, national, and international conferences.

Michaela Ball is a CF-SLP who works with students in the Canyons School District in Sandy, UT and serves on the district’s assistive technology team.

She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses her filmmaking skills in conjunction with providing speech and language intervention to individuals ages 3-22. She is also the editor of Talking With Tech, an AAC podcast. She enjoys discussing AAC, acoustics and sound art.

Krista Larson is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of Utter Brilliance Therapy Services, serving families in South Florida and the island of Trinidad. She has a passion for guiding and supporting families throughout their AAC journeys.

Krista has presented at the national level and has held AAC workshops for families and clinicians in the Caribbean. She is enjoying life as a new mom.