Sign Language & Multi-Modal Communication Lab

Join us for a panel discussion featuring AAC users! Welcome to all!

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/qx6zRx41HvFvb5c29

WHEN: April 29th, 2026

WHERE: Virtual (bit.ly/UMAACpanel)

TIME: 1:30-3:30 PM EST

Generously made possible by the Larry Motola Linguistics Fund, established to support the development of curriculum projects and research related to cognitive process and conditions, and their interaction with language and neurodiversity.

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems and devices create access and promote equity when using signed or spoken language is a barrier. Typically, these individuals with expressive language impairment have disabilities like autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and others. AAC devices can also be used by those who need temporary assistance, like those recovering from surgery. As the name suggests, these devices are used to add to the individual's existing communication and give them the opportunity to fully realize their communication capabilities.

AAC devices come in many different forms. Some lower tech options include pointing to letters, pointing to pictures, gestures/facial expressions, and picture exchange communication systems. High tech options include using an app on a digital device and using a speech-generating device. One person's AAC may include one or multiple of these options, they are all part of the communication system.

Join our AAC From All Sides Zoom panel to learn from AAC users, speech-language pathologists, educators, engineers, as well as assistive technology specialists about using and improving AAC systems so that we can all communicate more inclusively.

WHEN: April 9th, 2026
WHERE: Online
TIME: 2:30-4:00 PM EST
CART captioning & ASL-English Interpreting provided

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/6HUGV6Ar8ywvTAok6

Generously made possible by the Larry Motola Linguistics Fund, established to support the development of curriculum projects and research related to cognitive process and conditions, and their interaction with language and neurodiversity.

Join us as we explore organizations centering neurodiversity and disability from the local community! Groups will table in the Union, talk about the work they are doing, and advertise ways to get involved! This event will include a sensory/quiet space, local organizations from UM and Ann Arbor area, adaptive sports, and catering.

Welcome to all!

Generously made possible by Larry Motola Linguistics Fund, which funds the development of curriculum projects about cognitive processes and conditions and their interaction with language.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/7YeuxUcdqDhXuGMfA

Where: Anderson Room - Michigan Union 1st Floor

When: Monday, February 23rd

Time: 3:00-5:00 PM EST