Community Updates
1 day ago
Here is the Spanish version of our AAC Support flyer. Thank you for helping us get the word out to families and individuals in need.
1 day ago
A big thanks to everyone who has offered support through donations and volunteer work. Please continue to help us spread the word with people who might have lost access to their AAC systems and supports. Here are flyers in English and Spanish that describe what we do and how to request assistance.
5 days ago
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the LA Wildfires. Please help us spread the word by distributing this flyer USSAAC LA Wildfire AAC Support. USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee is standing by to help people with disabilities who use AAC. We can work to repair/replace AAC related devices/equipment lost or damaged in the Federally declared wildfire areas.
3 months ago
We know that there will be an ongoing need for food and shelter support for so many individuals and families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. If you are looking for shelter and other non-communication related assistance, please check these link below in addition to the FEMA link posted earlier.
Florida https://www.floridadisaster.org/disaster-updates/storm-updates/ Georgia https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene North Carolina https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/open-shelters Tennessee https://www.tn.gov/tema/updates/hurricane-helene.html
3 months ago
Our thoughts are with everyone in Florida. Please help us spread the word. USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee is standing by to help people with disabilities who use AAC. We can work to repair/replace AAC related devices/equipment lost in Hurricane Milton (and Helene). Attached is a flyer for Hurricane Milton. Thank you so much
3 months ago
We have learned of a valuable FEMA website. Together with state and federal partners, FEMA is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts. The site is easy to follow directions for each state and includes great information from local officials to stay safe.
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3 months ago
To: Agencies/Individuals Responding to Helene Recovery Assistance for Impacted AAC Users
The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication has the capacity to restore lost or damaged communication aids for victims of disasters who rely on AAC supports. USSAAC is responding to requests equipment for people who use AAC and have lost their communication tools/technologies. We are also aware that many people in need are probably not aware of us. Please forward the attached USSAAC Flyer to any agencies or individuals you believe might benefit from knowing about this help.
Federal Disaster Area Expanded to include Virginia
3 months ago
Hurricane Helene has been classified as a Federal Disaster in Virginia. Please continue to help us get the word out that we are here to and ready to help replace AAC devices and supports lost or damaged in the hurricane and its aftermath. See the attached flyer for details and post on social media, by email, or any other means. Thank you.
3 months ago
USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee is standing to help people who use AAC and may have lost access to their tools/technologies across states that are impacted. Please help us get out the word.
3 months ago
Hurricane Helene has been classified as a Federal Disaster in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. Please help us get the word out that we are here to and ready to help replace AAC devices and supports lost or damaged in the hurricane and its aftermath. See the attached flyer for details and post on social media, by email, or any other means. Thank you.