Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic

The AAC Clinic assesses and supports adults with complex verbal and written communication challenges who require alternative methods to communicate. For example, computers with adaptive software and hardware, various electronic devices that produce voice output or picture/word/alphabet displays. The clinic serves both inpatients and outpatients who have neurological conditions such as acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke or Parkinson's disease.

The clinic's occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, technologists and communicative disorders assistants develop innovative solutions to meet the communication needs of individual patients. There is no fee charged for consultation, assessment, prescription or initial training. If the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) criteria are met, the client can access the equipment leasing program or purchase the device (up to a maximum of 75% funding assistance). The remaining costs are the responsibility of the applicant. If ineligible for ADP funding, the applicant, family or a third party is financially responsible for the purchase of the communication system.

We require a written referral from a physician or nurse practitioner for this service.

Download the application and optional referral form.

Waiting lists for AAC services vary depending on client communication needs and diagnosis.