<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Forbes AAC]]></title><description><![CDATA[forbesaac]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:32:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.forbesaac.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Juggling Dreams and Duty: Navigating the Balancing Act of Parenting Special Needs Kids and Pursuing Ambitions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being a parent to a child with disabilities can feel like a high-wire act, juggling caregiving, advocacy, and personal dreams. It’s a role filled with heart and hustle, where your own ambitions can easily fade into the background. Yet, your dreams still matter. You deserve space to grow while caring for your family. With intention and support, you can honor both your goals and your child’s needs. Here are seven practical strategies to help you find balance and thrive in both worlds.]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/juggling-dreams-and-duty-navigating-the-balancing-act-of-parenting-special-needs-kids-and-pursuing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7df77183254306b76a2c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:02:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce989_56a8408bfd50476f8b72e4dfd463b87c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Tanner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wearable Advantage: How the SoundPOD ® Creates Communication Freedom Beyond the Device ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience communication freedom with the SoundPOD®—a wearable, wireless speaker included with every Forbes AAC device. Designed to amplify speech in noisy settings and shift attention back to the speaker, the SoundPOD promotes natural interaction, even from up to 75 feet away. It empowers AAC users with greater independence, connection, and dignity—helping every voice be heard clearly, confidently, and from anywhere.]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/the-wearable-advantage-how-the-soundpod-creates-communication-freedom-beyond-the-device</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b3ca87279e15b1353c4b1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce989_5d34248f71274bde82947081f4eddb15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_751,h_752,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breanne Bockwoldt, M.S., CCC-SLP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the ProSlate 6D MAX Supports Lifelong Communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ProSlate 6D MAX is here—our most compact, durable, and portable AAC device yet! With iOS accessibility, a powerful SoundPOD speaker, and support for top AAC apps, it’s built to support communication across every stage of life. Explore how this small device delivers big possibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/how-the-proslate-6d-max-supports-lifelong-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683f1cdf2a0c8d5ba948e59e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce989_4e3003b5b6bd4ebdb7cd9a17d9d4f2c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breanne Bockwoldt, M.S., CCC-SLP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, advocating for inclusion, and celebrating the...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/cerebral-palsy-awareness-month-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b80cb27072c465625253bd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:59:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_cc98a04090b740ea817185275369e328~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_675,h_635,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah Foley, B.A.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AAC Tools Empower Students in Higher Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pursuing higher education is an opportunity for personal and academic growth, but it can come with unique challenges for individuals with...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/how-aac-tools-empower-students-in-higher-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679aef37ce17352758033c6b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:57:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_0fda13ba080c41d380767735c72911f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzanne Tanner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAACk to the Future with AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[As technological advancements continue to develop, artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform industries and improve...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/baack-to-the-future-with-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6785986762c6b84e1664e5b0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:57:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_10f1bb93d6a949b6af3d32f0e1ddb88a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_837,h_704,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah Foley, B.A.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAC in the Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, AAC has begun to take its rightful place in the media. From viral videos of individuals with complex communication needs...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/aac-in-the-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675a5c92bef919302fcf0b40</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_40d557b670254113badf5ef664150540~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_892,h_598,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah Foley, B.A.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fueling AAC Implementation With CoughDrop Organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective implementation of AAC depends heavily on collaboration. 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Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Matthew R. Baud, M.S, CCC-SLP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professionals with Disabilities Need to Know These 5 Technology Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[While technology helps countless professionals improve their career prospects, people with disabilities can benefit even more. Whether...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/professionals-with-disabilities-need-to-know-these-5-technology-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6703eeabec79378cecfd4738</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:59:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_fbcba557ad2047d09688d816cf0fe71f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin Block</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lining the Highway for AAC Awareness Month 2024!]]></title><description><![CDATA[October is AAC Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering understanding of AAC across the globe. 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When UDL principles and...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/integrating-udl-and-aac-the-synergy-for-inclusive-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bcc9e9102612b0f57ebe92</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:01:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_e0dea17659334d9cb248c536a60f8229~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah Foley, B.A.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Therapeutic Setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact of speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) work can be transformative of the lives of individuals who have complex communication...]]></description><link>https://www.forbesaac.com/post/beyond-the-therapeutic-setting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66981ecdb36d67a234f97bc2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575e04_09f92bcf984f4bb4886c98c4a1776472~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_558,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hannah Foley, B.A.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitalize on the Power of Play with Accessible Toys in AAC Implementation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play is a powerful and often under appreciated tool in language development. 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