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Meet Your Instructor: Rachel is an experienced assistive Getting To Know Saltillo
technology consultant who works with
individuals with disabilities and their This course will introduce you to Saltillo Corporation
support teams to help them improve the and its communication solutions (i.e., NovaChat,
quality of their lives, through use ChatFusion, TouchChat Express, and the TouchChat
App). Participants will learn about the different
augmentative and alternative vocabulary options available, which can easily be
communication. She believes that through customized to meet your client’s needs. A
comprehensive education, training and
support, she can help provide valuable AAC demonstration of customization and use of the devices
solutions for Saltillo customers and their will be included, along with hands on experience. Key
software and hardware features will be discussed.
Rachel Smitheman communication partners. Participants will also learn about the many free
resources Saltillo offers including the Chat Editor
Maryland, Delaware & Rachel has garnered international respect in companion software, online implementation materials,
Southern New Jersey the field of assistive technology during her funding support, webinars, and more!
20 plus years of providing a multitude of
AAC solutions for her clients.
She holds a Bachelors degree in Social
Studies with a Major in Psychology and a
Minor in Linguistics from the University of
Ottawa and Mc Gill University. Additionally,
she completed a post-graduate diploma at
Georgian College in Communication
Disorders (CDA).