AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, refers to the tools, systems, and strategies that help individuals with communication differences express themselves more fully. These supports may include anything from picture boards and communication apps to speech-generating devices and symbol systems.
At Ingham Intermediate School District, AAC Consultant Laney Emmendorfer is helping lead the charge. Through her work with local districts, she ensures that students—and the educators who support them—have access to the knowledge, equipment, and resources they need to thrive.
Whether a student needs temporary support after an injury or ongoing AAC access due to a disability, the goal remains the same: to help each learner connect with others, participate in school, and be heard.
Ingham ISD’s AAC support is part of a broader commitment to inclusion and equity, ensuring All Means All when it comes to communication and learning.
Recent Stories:
The Michigan Department of Education's Resource for Blind/Low Vision and Resource for Deaf/Hard of Hearing programs are inviting families with children ages 0–5 to Little Explorers at Camp Tuhsmeheta. The event offers story time, music, crafts, movement, and hands-on activities designed to foster learning, confidence, and meaningful connections among families.
There was no shortage of smiles at Heartwood School as students and staff came together for a summer foam party. Filled with music, laughter, and plenty of bubbles, the event celebrated the joy of being together while creating unforgettable end-of-summer memories.
