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In the 2024–2025, the AAC Peer Support Project did these things:
In the 2024–2025, the AAC Peer Support Project did these things:
Brought together a national Consortium of about 60 AAC users, families, providers, and advocates.
Conducted the largest survey of AAC users in the U.S. about peer support needs.
Reviewed 100+ peer support models inside and outside AAC.
Identified barriers and facilitators to AAC peer support and developed recommendations.
Produced a report with community-driven recommendations for a plan to expand AAC Peer Support.
Focused on doing research and making recommendations.
In 2025–2026, the National AAC Peer Support Network will:
In 2025–2026, the National AAC Peer Support Network will:
Establish a permanent Leadership Coalition of 15 – 30 members - most members will be AAC users.
Conduct a national needs assessment with at least 200 AAC users and families, focusing on finding gaps and underserved groups.
Create tools and resources to help peer support groups expand, including an AAC Peer Support Toolkit, Peer Mentor Directory, and Peer Support Hub.
Build the infrastructure to expand our AAC Peer Support recommendations: charter, decision-making process, and 3-year plan.
Move into implementation: test outreach strategies, hold training sessions, and offer technical support for peer groups.
Focus on building, sustaining, and scaling a real national network of AAC peer support.
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