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Describing Cultural Identity of AAC Users: Highlighting Immersive Education Programs

Authors: Victoria Avila, Carolina Chavez, Kathryn Lowry, Abigael Marroon and Marcia Walsh-Aziz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

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