TUESDAY ONLY REGISTRATION – No Device Left Behind: Supporting Every Communicator Through Quality Assessment, Implementation and Staff Training

Description

Workshop Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Presenter: Megan Mussano, M.S. CCC-SLP/L, ATP

Description: There is a growing trend of increasing needs in our schools. Our students are coming in with more significant communication needs, and these needs are becoming increasingly complex. As professionals we need to be experts in ALL levels of communication support. We need the skills to support students on single message speech generating devices, and we need to be experts in training teachers and staff to implement high tech devices. We also need to know everything in between! This workshop will focus on the full spectrum of AAC. Everything from low- tech core boards and single message speech generating devices all the way up to ipad apps and eye gaze communication devices. We will also touch on everything else you need to know (mounting, switches, scanning, partner assisted scanning, cause and effect, symbol hierarchy, etc.) Finally, we will spend time learning implementation strategies to increase student success with communication devices. You will go home with a full breadth of device knowledge and the skills to train staff on device implementation.

Workshop Selection & Policies

Select a First and Second Choice

Registrations are processed in the order received. To ensure a smooth experience, you will be asked to provide an alternative Tuesday workshop choice at checkout.

• If your first choice is at capacity, you will automatically be placed in your second-choice workshop.
• Confirmation: Your final workshop assignment will be included in your registration confirmation.

Assigned Workshop Only (No “Floating”)

Participants must remain in their confirmed workshop for the duration of the day. 

• No “floating”: Moving between different workshops is not permitted. Materials, seating, and CEU tracking are tailored specifically to the pre-registered headcount for each room.

Attendance & CEUs

Attendance is strictly monitored and restricted to pre-registered participants.

• Verification: Consistent attendance in your assigned workshop is required to verify contact hours and issue Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Workshop Switches / Changes:

• Onsite Changes: We are unable to accommodate workshop switches onsite. Each workshop is prepared based on the pre-registered attendee list to ensure adequate resources for all.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by Closing The Gap on or before October 1, 2026. Replacements are welcome and must also be submitted in writing.

Cancellation fees:

• $125 for each administrator conference registration
• $150 for each single-day conference registration
• $200 for each student, parent, or individual with disability conference registration
• $275 for each full conference registration. Applicable to standard rate, Solutions member rate, presenter/exhibitor rate and conference registration and membership combo rate.

No refunds will be issued after October 1, 2026. Unpaid balances are due in full.

If for any reason beyond Closing The Gap’s control, Closing The Gap determines that the in-person conference must be cancelled, attendees understand and agree that their registration type shall be changed to a virtual registration. Closing The Gap is not responsible for any additional conference expenses, including hotel, travel, etc.