MontCOMM '26: More Than Words
About this Event
MontCOMM '26 features more speakers and a focus on getting creative and moving beyond basic one-word requests!
In-person headliner Heidi Rabe kicks things off with emotional competency (“Who’s happy? Not me!”) and wraps up the day with fun, creative AAC strategies. Remote breakouts feature Paige Buckingham (visual needs), Dr. Carole Zangari (language instruction), Heidi Rabe (scanning for communication), and AAC Ambassador Rudy Via (lived experience).
Despite rising costs, we’ve maintained the same low price since 2019: $50 (no CEUs) or $100 (with CEUs). Max value, real impact on your practice or your classroom.
Join in person in Missoula or online—but if you can, ditch Zoom for the room. Get facetime with Heidi and expert AAC reps to discuss challenges and potential solutions, lay hands on the latest devices, and snag prizes!
Plus: Thursday night in downtown Missoula at Caras Park = live music, food trucks, and river surfers ♥
Get tickets now—#CommunicationIsAHumanRight
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This training is approved for six renewal units for OPI; MOTA and ASHA credits in process.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Heidi Rabe: Who's Happy? Not Me! Introducing Emotional Competency for AAC
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Rudy Via: AAC in Action – Play, Connect, Control!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Breakouts: Scanning Access; AAC and Complex Vision; AACtual Instruct.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Provided
🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakouts: Scanning Access; AAC and Complex Vision; AACtual Instruct.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Heidi Rabe: Creative use of AAC!
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing, credits
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00 to USD 100.00
