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Presenter

Institution: AAC Experience, LLC
Position: Education & AAC Consultant Certified PODD Trainer | Special Education Teacher
Location: High Ridge, MO
Education Credentials:

MAT; Missouri Career Continuous Professional Teaching Certificate — Elementary Education (1–6), Cross-Categorical Special Education (K–12)

Financial Disclosure:

Heather receives compensation for independent consulting services and for conducting Certified PODD trainings. She is not employed by any company or organization and has no other relevant financial relationships. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Experience

Heather is an Education and AAC Consultant and one of only 12 nationally Certified PODD Trainers in the United States. She specializes in adapting curriculum, designing accommodations and modifications, and implementing communication systems so AAC users can participate fully in general education environments. Drawing on her experience as a special education teacher and as a parent of a child who uses AAC, Heather brings a perspective that combines professional expertise with real-world insight.

Presentations

Aligned, Not Replicated: Creating Effective AAC Support Across Home and School

October 21, 2026 – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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