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Presenter

Institution: Hawaii DOE
Position: JD, MPA, MA, CCC-SLP
Location: Keaau, HI, United States
Education Credentials:

JD/MPA, MA, CCC-SLP, LAMP LCP

Financial Disclosure:

Joseph is a salaried employee of the State of Hawaii.

Experience

Joseph Ahuna is a school-based SLP serving the Ka'u-Kea'au-Pahoa Complex Area on the Big Island. Originally from Kaneohe, Joseph practiced law for eight years before moving his family to South Dakota to earn his Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Dakota. Since returning to Hawaii in 2019, he has dedicated his career to supporting students with diverse communication needs. Joseph is a passionate advocate for AAC and the LAMP Words for Life methodology. His innovative approach to modeling began with a non-speaking student who loved watching YouTube. To connect with this student, Joseph began filming himself modeling LAMP WFL in fun, relatable activities and posting them on YouTube. This grew into the @speechwithjoe channel, a project designed to inspire modeling and communication for students, educators, and families across the islands. Through these efforts, Joseph strives to foster connection, build community, and inspire communication.

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