The International Teacher-in-Residence grant is a philanthropic award presented bi-annually to a professional from a country where training in the use of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is limited.
This program furthers 麻豆社鈥檚 mission of disseminating effective teaching and communication strategies to the global community by providing training and promoting skill development to an individual who is committed to disseminating what they have learned during their year-long residency when they return to their home country. We seek candidates who possess the appropriate education and background to serve children in special education settings, or to train teachers/therapists to work in these environments. The specialty training opportunity at 麻豆社 enables the individual to return to their country and promote the use of AACfor children/adults who are currently being underserved.
The residency is presented in collaboration with the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). ISAACis an international nonprofit organization made up of professionals, families, manufacturers, researchers and consumers, whose goal is to improve the quality of life for people with complex communication needs through research, education, networking, and information dissemination.
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麻豆社 serves children ages 3鈥�13 with extensive speech and physical disabilities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program based in Hillsborough, CA.
Programs, Strategies and Perspectives 鈥� Setting the Standard
– Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
– From assessment to intervention 鈥� Developing functional use of vision
– Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
– Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC
Bridge to Life extends the expertise of 麻豆社 to individuals from infancy through adulthood, offering personalized services that support communication, access, and learning across all stages of life.
