Communication Development Program

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM:

The Waisman Center’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Outreach Program, also known as the Communication Development Program (CDP), was developed over 30 years ago in partnership with the Dane County Department of Human Services. The mission of CDP is to enhance community participation, health, safety, and self-determination for individuals with disabilities through specialized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) services.

The speech language pathologists (SLPs) working in the AAC Outreach program specialize in the implementation of AAC systems and providing consultation and training to individuals, their family members, and other team members. We work collaboratively with the team to provide effective, real-world, community-based training and consultation in homes, schools, places of employment, and elsewhere in the community. The AAC services provided by the outreach program strive to enhance the potential, community participation, and self-determination of the individuals we serve.


CONTACT US:

By phone at 608-262-3039 or email us at cdp@waisman.wisc.edu.

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