AbleNet – ISAAC Remarkable Achievements Award

– AbleNet, Inc. is partnering with the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) to offer the first “AbleNet – ISAAC Remarkable Achievements Award.” This recognition will be awarded to an AAC professional who has achieved outstanding results by effectively using easy-tech AAC tools for individuals with communication disorders.

The award will be presented at the ISAAC 14th International Conference in Barcelona, Spain in July 2010. The winner will be awarded a USD $2,000 stipend, the honor to be a key speaker at the ISAAC Biennial Conference and receive $500 USD toward travel to the conference.

“AbleNet is a very enthusiastic partner with ISAAC in sponsoring this new award,” said Adam Wing, vice president of International Business for AbleNet, Inc. “We witness extraordinary work being done around the world with the use of these easy-tech AAC tools and it is an honor to recognize the remarkable achievements of these professionals.”

“It is exciting to sponsor this new award because it focuses on the simple, cost-effective AAC devices that can be readily adopted in developing countries,” said Shelley Deegan, Chair of the ISAAC Council. “Helping individuals with severe disability, from any economic condition, participate in social and school activities with their peers and family is core to the mission of ISAAC.”


Application Process

All ISAAC members or individuals applying for membership are eligible candidates for the award. To apply, a short essay or video in English must be submitted focusing on easy-tech AAC tools used with individuals with communications disorders and describing the impact this has had on the individuals. Additionally, two letters of recommendation explaining why the applicant should receive the award and personal background information about the applicant should be included with the essay or video. Personal background information such as a short curriculum vitae should be included.

The closing date for applications is February 1, 2010. The application can be emailed to mona.zaccak@isaac-online.org or mailed to:

AbleNet – ISAAC Remarkable Achievements Award
ISSAC Secretariat
49 The Donway West, Suite 308
Toronto, ON M3C 3M9, Canada

About ISAAC

The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) works to improve the life of every adult and child with communication disorders. Founded in 1983, ISAAC has thousands of members in 50 countries. Members are people who use AAC, their families, therapists, teachers, doctors, researchers and people who make communication aids. ISAAC completes projects and provides information in hopes that AAC will be recognized, valued and used all across the world. For more information, visit www.isaac-online.org.

About AbleNet
AbleNet is an international company and industry leader in providing educational and technical solutions to help children and adults with disabilities lead productive and fulfilled lives. This includes a complete line of communication aids for nonverbal individuals; access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for people who require physical supports; and special education classroom curriculum and software that both enhance and help ensure learning progress. The products are represented in more than 60 countries and used in hundreds of thousands of classrooms in the United States and across the globe. AbleNet is an ESOP company located in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.ablenetinc.com .