Alison Pentland
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Alison Pentland has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Adriana Castillo
School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1 shared publicationGracie Williams
School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1 shared publication- Shelley K. Lund
School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1 shared publication - Tracy Rackensperger
University of Georgia
1 shared publication - Wendy Quach
Communicative Disorders & Science, San José State University
1 shared publication - Yoosun Chung
Department of Special Education and Disability Research, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 3 October 2024
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Vol. 41 (2) , 156-168
Listen up! perspectives of people of color who use augmentative and alternative communication in the United States
Every individual has a fundamental right to communicate and access equal opportunities to fully participate in society. However, this right may not be fully manifested for individuals with communication access needs especially those from underrepresented groups. This project had two aims, to determine 1) the specific experiences, challenges, and aspirations related to the cultural identities of people of color (POC) who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and 2) how AAC service providers and manufacturers can support POC AAC users in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner. We conducted an online, asynchronous focus group with seven participants over eight weeks. The participants' responses were coded qualitatively. Seven major themes were identified: AAC is a Culture, AAC System Features, Self-Identity as a Person of Color who uses AAC, Experience with Service Providers, Improvements to the Field of AAC, Racial Inequities in AAC Support, and Future Research. Suggestions are provided regarding how service providers and manufacturers can serve as better allies to support POC who use AAC.
- 3 October 2024
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Vol. 41 (2) , 156-168
Listen up! perspectives of people of color who use augmentative and alternative communication in the United States
Every individual has a fundamental right to communicate and access equal opportunities to fully participate in society. However, this right may not be fully manifested for individuals with communication access needs especially those from underrepresented groups. This project had two aims, to determine 1) the specific experiences, challenges, and aspirations related to the cultural identities of people of color (POC) who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and 2) how AAC service providers and manufacturers can support POC AAC users in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner. We conducted an online, asynchronous focus group with seven participants over eight weeks. The participants' responses were coded qualitatively. Seven major themes were identified: AAC is a Culture, AAC System Features, Self-Identity as a Person of Color who uses AAC, Experience with Service Providers, Improvements to the Field of AAC, Racial Inequities in AAC Support, and Future Research. Suggestions are provided regarding how service providers and manufacturers can serve as better allies to support POC who use AAC.