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While these numbers are just the beginning, each student and teacher reached represents another step toward greater AAC awareness. As the project grows, so will its impact.
500
Students Reached
25
Teachers Educated
125
Resources Distributed
1
School Engaged
Special Education Teacher
“Kate put on a very informative Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) presentation.”
Fifth Grade Student
“Watching our coaches act during the presentation helped me better understand how to communicate with one of my good friends.”
Librarian
“All of our students deserve to be heard, and Kate absolutely helped everyone see how that can be done!”
Fifth Grade Student
“I liked when Coach Martin and Coach Quigley were acting out how to properly communicate together during the presentation.”
Let’s Talk About Talking: An Introduction to AAC is a Girl Scout Gold Award project designed to increase awareness and understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) among elementary school students and educators.
The project was inspired by my experiences working with students in elementary classrooms and participating in Adaptive Music programs. Through these experiences, I recognized the importance of communication access and the need for greater awareness of AAC in school communities.
Through educational resources, presentations, and outreach efforts, this project aims to provide accessible AAC information, encourage meaningful conversations about inclusion, and promote greater understanding of the many ways people communicate. By fostering awareness and acceptance, Let’s Talk About Talking strives to help create learning environments where all students feel seen, heard, and supported.
Our Mission
To educate students and educators about AAC, promote understanding, and make schools more inclusive for everyone.
Kate Marshall, project founder
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri