Talking With Tech AAC Podcast
Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj
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Episode 356: The State of the Podcast
Rachel and Chris reconnect to share a candid update on what’s been happening behind the scenes with Talking With Tech including changes to the production team, why episodes have been less frequent,…
Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They share their journey to diagnosis, what it’s like navigating a…
Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Chris talks with Lynsey Phillips and Brie Norton, two AAC leaders in Northwest Arkansas who have built a powerful, practical framework for AAC implementation across settings. They share how their…
Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
In this episode, Chris & Rachel talk with Bob Sagoo a longtime assistive technology professional and parent advocate. Bob shares the story of his son Harchie, his path from low-tech communication…
Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
This episode, Chris & Rachel interview Britton Payne! Britton Payne is an entertainment attorney who has worked with major studios like Nickelodeon and Warner Bros., and he is also the father of…
Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Quinn Kelly! Quinn Kelly is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with children who use both AAC and American Sign Language…
Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community
This week, we share Chris's interview with Brian Whitmer! Brian is the founder of the AAC app CoughDrop and Open AAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the AAC field through…
Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion
This week, Chris interviews Katie Roettele! Katie Roettele is an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant based in Michigan, specializing in AAC and universal design for learning.…
Kayla Ireland: Empowering Total Communication
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Kayla Ireland! Kayla is a podcaster, college student, AAC User, and advocate who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She amplifies diverse voices…
Claire O'Connor: Exploring AI as a Support for AAC Users
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Claire O’Connor! Claire O’Connor is a speech-language pathologist and first-year PhD student at the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on the…
Adina Malamut: Collaborating to Support Accessibility Across Disciplines
In this episode of Talking with Tech, Chris is interviewed by Adina Malamut, a graduate student and Employee Accessibility Specialist at the University of Texas at Dallas. Their conversation…
Christina Schmidt: Empowering Families Through Culturally Competent AAC
In this episode, Christina Schmidt discusses the critical role of cultural competency in AAC, emphasizing the need to honor linguistic and cultural diversity, such as African American English, within…
Rachel Madel & Chris Bugaj: ATIA 2025 Recap
In this episode, Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj recap their experiences at ATIA 2025, highlighting the value of community-building during the pre-conference and the growing impact of generative AI in…
Midwestern University Q&A: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, AAC Implementation, & More
This week, we share Chris and Rachel’s Q&A session with Professor Danielle Reed and her students at Midwestern University. They discuss interdisciplinary collaboration, the importance of mindset…
Saffron Murphy-Mann, Helen Hewson, and Andrea Sharples: Insights from Communication Matters 2024
This week, we Share Chris’s interview with Saffron Murphy-Mann, Helen Hewson, and Andrea Sharples! Saffron Murphy-Mann is a specialist AAC teacher with a background in music, working in both…
TWT Live: Vibes of AAC
This week, we present our TWT Live episode, “Vibes of AAC”! TWT Live episodes include interactions with the audience, including feedback and questions. This week, Chris and Rachel discuss the…
Dr. May Aguis: Breaking Barriers to AAC in Malta
This week, Chris interviews Dr. May Aguis! Dr. Aguis is a speech and language therapist with the National Assistive Technology Team in Malta!, She is also involved with the World Health Organization…
Sam Brydon: AAC Coaching Strategies for Parents, Teachers, and Staff
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Dr. Sam Brydon! Dr. Sam Brydon is a speech-language pathologist and researcher based in New Zealand who works with Torque Link, a nonprofit that conducts…
Ceanna MacGregor & Melanie Boyle: Building Connection through AAC Professional Learning Networks
This week, we share Chris’s interview with Ceanna MacGregor and Melanie Boyd! Ceanna is an AAC specialist and teacher working with CALL Scotland, an organization that supports staff and pupils in…
Owen McGirr: Software Developer, Advocate, and Adaptive Switch User
This week, Chris interviews Owen McGirr (enaboapps.com), a software developer who is a passionate advocate for accessibility in technology! Living with cerebral palsy and using adaptive switches…
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Talking With Tech AAC Podcast has published 357 episodes since November 2017, covering topics in Education, Technology.
Talking With Tech AAC Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 53m.
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