Indiana AAC Summit 2025

Thank you to all the presenters, therapists, educators, administrators, parents, and AAC communicators for making the Indiana AAC Summit a success.

Exploring effective strategies and routines to support literacy development for AAC users across the lifespan, emphasizing reading and writing through interactive and engaging approaches.

Ashley is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist, clinical educator, and international speaker. She has extensive experience in supporting children and young adults who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC).

In addition to AAC, Ashley is an advocate for high-quality literacy instruction for all learners. Ashley has authored articles, spoken on various podcasts, and provided professional development to support stakeholders in their work to support AAC users.

Ashley's practice provides direct therapy, consulting, and coaching to learners and educators throughout the Chicagoland area and across the United States.

Lauren is a special education teacher, adjunct faculty member, assistive technology professional, education advocate, and independent consultant dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for diverse learners. An experienced and forward-thinking educator, she specializes in designing tailored instructional approaches and integrating assistive technology to optimize student engagement and success.

Lauren has presented at state, national, and international conferences, including Closing the Gap, ATIA, AAC in the Cloud, Infinitec, and ISAAC, sharing knowledge on AAC, literacy, accessibility, and parent and caregiver supports. She has also contributed to numerous webinars, providing insight on the intersecting between literacy and AAC. In addition to being a guest on podcast series, she has co-authored publications in Closing The Gap Solutions magazine. In 2023, Lauren was honored as a finalist for the Illinois State University Teacher of the Year award.

Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, she collaborates with educators, families, and stakeholders to support best practices in education.

8:00 AM, EDT Registration - Register for the 2025 Summit at the IMMI Conference Center

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - Welcome to the 2025 Summit by Beth Waite-Lafever and Beth Browning

8:45 - 10:15 Literacy in AACtion: Engaging and Empowering Learners at Every Life Stage

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:45 Literacy in AACtion, continued

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch Break

A box lunch will be served at the IMMI Conference Center. Special dietary needs? You're welcome to bring in your own lunch and drinks. We are proud to feature a remote presentation from Kyleigh Kramlich, an AAC user.

1:00 - 2:15 Literacy in AACtion, continued

2:15 - 2:25 Break

2:25 - 3:30 Literacy in AACtion, continued

3:30 - 3:45 Closing and Door Prizes

A Certificate of Attendance will be available upon completion of the Feedback Survey at the end of the day.

Please note, we cannot accept Purchase Orders for tickets.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

IMMI Conference Center, 18880 North East Street, Westfield, United States