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AAC & Communication

Augmentative and alternative communication tools and resources for people with disabilities.

Rising Expectations currently features resources available in the United States.

Directory last updated: July 2026

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Featured National Organizations

These are trusted national starting points. Not a complete directory.

Accessibility information is based on publicly available information and has not been independently tested by Rising Expectations. Please contact the organization directly if you need information about website, communication, mobility, sensory, or program accessibility.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

The national professional association for speech-language pathologists, offering a free public directory to help families find a certified professional for AAC evaluation and support.

🌎 Coverage:
National
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Free
❤ Quality of Life:
Communication
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CommunicationFIRST

The only disability-led nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood.

🌎 Coverage:
National
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Free
❤ Quality of Life:
Rights, Advocacy & Self-Determination
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Rising Expectations–curated: manually verified via organization's public website
July 27, 2026
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United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)

The U.S. chapter of the International Society for AAC, providing education, webinars, and evidence-based resources to improve communication for people who use AAC.

🌎 Coverage:
National (U.S. chapter of the International Society for AAC)
🏷 Organization Type:
Advocacy Organization
💲 Cost:
Varies
❤ Quality of Life:
Communication
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Rising Expectations–curated: manually verified via organization's public website
July 27, 2026
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