Honors Program Theses
Award/Availability
Open Access Honors Program Thesis
First Advisor
Ken Bleile
Keywords
Communication devices for people with disabilities--Technological innovations; Voice output communication aids;
Abstract
Communication is extremely important to our livelihood because it gives us an avenue to ensure our basic needs are met, create and foster growth of relationships, solve disputes, and learn from one another. As a result, most individuals find communication both satisfying and rewarding. However, for others communication can be a source of frustration, and may simply be impossible for some. When this is the case, certain types of technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be used to assist an individual with their communication. Despite the many advantages of AAC, there are unique challenges associated with its use as well. This study sought to determine what those challenges were for individuals. The information discovered was then used to critically evaluate Pogo Boards, a locally-made example of AAC available, to determine if this method for communication could reduce some of the potential barriers associated with AAC.
Year of Submission
2014
Department
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University Honors Designation
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors
Date Original
2014
Object Description
1 PDF file (35 pages)
Copyright
© 2014 Amanda Jo Huisman
Language
EN
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Huisman, Amanda Jo, "Barriers to accessing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): Pogo Boards as a potential solution" (2014). Honors Program Theses. 139.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/hpt/139
