Links to Helpful Resources
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| SPEACS-2 Communication Training Program | go.osu.edu/speacs | Online training program designed for hospital providers to learn how to successfully communicate with adult patients who are intubated |
| Inpatient Augmentative Communication Program, Boston Children's Hospital | childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/f-_-n/inpatient-augmentative-communication-program | Information regarding pediatric bedside assessments and interventions in acute care; pre-operative message banking |
| AAC Learning Center (Penn State University and RERC on AAC) | aac-learning-center.psu.edu | E-learning courses on various topics related to AAC
Patient-Provider Communication |
| ALS Augmentative Communication Program, Boston Children's Hospital | childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/a-_-e/als-augmentative-communication-program/protocol-of-assessment-considerations/quick-access-and-low-tech-tools | Download communication boards, customizable flip communication books, view tutorials on partner-assisted spelling, and additional resources |
| Voxello | voxello.com/education-training | Access training videos on implementing AAC in acute care |
| PRC-Saltillo | prc-saltillo.com/classes/aacteletips/# | Resources for doing remote AAC therapy and evaluations. Includes technical support |
Materials |
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| The University of Iowa Assistive Devices Lab | clas.uiowa.edu/comsci/research/assistive-devices-lab/iowa-communication-templates | Communication templates in multiple languages |
| Voxello | voxello.com/covid-19 | Free printable hospital communication materials; Noddle-chat ™ vocabulary files that are included on all Voxello devices |
| Talk to Me Technologies | talktometechnologies.com/pages/communication-boards-free-download | Pediatric and adult medical communication boards; Free to download |
| UCONN University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and CT Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities | uconnucedd.org/projects/emergency_resources | Emergency Resources for Supporting People with Disabilities and Other Unique Needs
A Communication Aid for Emergency Personnel: Supporting People with Unique Access or Functional Needs (Including Disabilities) |
Multiple Languages |
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| Free COVID-19 communication boards from Widgit Health - in 47 languages | widgit-health.com/downloads/covid-19.htm | Widgit Health offers free communication boards for download in 47 languages to support healthcare interactions related to COVID-19. |
| Widgit Health | widgit-health.com/downloads/for-professionals.htm | Free downloadable communication boards, accident and emergency communication passports |
Materials |
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| Cardmedic | cardmedic.com/en-us | "Communication without barriers: CardMedic is a multi award-winning communication tool designed to improve the transfer of vital information between healthcare staff and patients, across any barrier – whether visual, hearing or cognitive impairment, foreign language or PPE." |
| My Pain Alert | mypainalert.com | Various resources and tools to support identification, location, and discuss of pain and pain concepts by Gail Goldstein, SLP. "This "My Pain Alert" project is for patients who could participate in their pain care by rating their pain; if it was easy and clear; and if they could learn the scale and practiced it before they really needed it." |
| Emergency Communication Aids | dshs.texas.gov/regional-local-health-operations/texas-public-health-region-6-5-south/preparedness/emergency-communication-aid | Texas Department of State Health Services' Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Team made free Emergency Communication Aids available to download. The communication aids are available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). These aids are for emergencies when verbal communication isn't possible. Effective communication during emergencies is crucial. Yet, some individuals may face challenges due to disabilities, injuries, or shock. Also, spoken English or Spanish may not always be the best way to communicate with everyone.
An emergency communication aid helps both the individual and the emergency responder. This tool was made to help first responders, volunteers, or shelter managers. It helps them talk about health and medical needs with people who may have trouble communicating in an emergency. |
Materials |
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| Say It With Symbols | sayitwithsymbols.com | Say it with Symbols is dedicated to taking the guesswork out of caring for adults with cognitive/communication challenges with pre-made, easy-to-use, no tech, adult-appropriate picture communication books and boards that can be used safely in any care setting. No-tech, easy to use picture communication boards and books are uniquely designed to support functional independence for adults based on best practices and academic research. Products include adult-appropriate illustrations appropriate for adult daily living. Say It With Symbols offers many pre-made picture communication books and boards to enable adults to voice a choice in their personal and health care. |