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Talking With Tech AAC Podcast

Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj
AAC
Assistive Technology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Generative AI
AAC (augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Neurodiversity
AAC Devices
Education
Communication Skills
Speech-Language Pathology
Communication Matters Conference
American Sign Language
Literacy
Inclusivity In Education
Communication Disorders
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Autism
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Deafblind Education
Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference

Join speech-language pathologists Rachel and Chris as they discuss supporting complex communication needs with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and assistive technology!

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Latest Episodes

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, and what listeners can expect moving forward.

They ... more

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 rare condition with limited research and few clear ... more

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 partnership, spanning private practice and public scho... more

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 supports to high-tech eye gaze and the Grid ecosystem.... more

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Jesse Erickson
Parent of Bedford, advocate for inclusive play
Erickson family / Bedford's advocacy initiative
Episode: Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
Holly Erickson
Parent of Bedford, advocate for inclusive play
Erickson family / Bedford's advocacy initiative
Episode: Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
Lynsey Phillips
AAC program director at private pediatric outpatient clinic in Northwest Arkansas
Phillips and Norton Consulting; University of Arkansas
Episode: Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Brie Norton
AAC specialist at Bentonville Schools
Phillips and Norton Consulting
Episode: Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Britton Payne
An entertainment attorney and advocate for autistic representation
The Autism Scene
Episode: Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
Quinn Kelly
Bilingual speech-language pathologist specializing in AAC and ASL
Language First
Episode: Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators
Brian Whitmer
Founder of Open AAC and former CoughDrop CEO
Open AAC
Episode: Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community
Katie Roettele
Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant
Episode: Katie Roettele: STEM, AAC, and the Power of "Making" for Inclusion
Kayla Ireland
An AAC user and advocate, host of Kindly Neurodivergent show with Kay, office manager at Silver Speech, and co-author of Living with Cerebral Palsy
Kindly Neurodivergent, Living with Cerebral Palsy
Episode: Kayla Ireland: Empowering Total Communication

Host

Chris Bouguet
Co-host of Talking With Tech AAC Podcast; Host/Producer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 304 ratings
  • Thoughts

    I’m autistic and a full time AAC user. When I first started listening to this podcast; I loved it found it inspiring. And it made me want to be around and support other AAC users.

    It’s also been very educational and gets me thinking about stuff. Some of the concepts they talk about (like explicit teaching) are applicable outside an AAC context and have helped give me more perspective, and language, to communicate and understand my needs and experiences.

    The SLP perspective is also not one I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TreePixy123
    United States5 months ago
  • Listening, learning, thinking, and feeling inspired.

    I’m autistic and a full time AAC user. I love listening to this podcast, it is inspiring. It makes me want to be around and support other AAC users.

    It’s also very educational and gets me thinking about stuff. Some of the concepts they talk about (like explicit teaching) are applicable outside an AAC context and have helped give me more perspective, and language, to communicate and understand my needs and experiences.

    I’ve been listening for a bit, I’m not sure when I started but I’ve listen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TreePixy123
    United States9 months ago
  • So grateful this knowledge is out there!

    I love this podcast! Im 1.5 episodes in and I’ve already learned more about myself and my students 🤯 🤩 🥰 🤗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    khurrle
    United States2 years ago
  • Parent of an AAC user

    Son is autistic non speaking high support needs 6 yr old.

    This podcast is one of the best.

    Really reaffirms everything I believe. Have been trained on.

    Chris and Rachel are great.

    I really appreciate that they have actual aac users and autistic voices on their podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniele Marie B
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Resource for parents

    This podcast has been such a great help for me as a parent of a complex communicator. My son has had an AAC device since he was four. It sat on the shelf because I did not understand the language, I did not understand how to use it, and we did not have the proper supports. I started listening to this podcast several years ago, and that’s all changed. I’ve learned how to be a communication partner, learned the basics about providing my son language support, how to teach literacy to a complex comm... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NevertooL8
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Appreciated for dedication to accessibility and inclusive practices
Strong resonance with parents and clinicians seeking actionable strategies
Listeners praise practical, evidence-based AAC insights
Some critique balance or balance of expert vs. guest perspectives but overall highly regarded
Many value episodes featuring AAC users and real-world applications

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
Q: How have social media and community advocacy changed your approach to raising awareness and funding?
Social media amplified Bedford's story beyond local circles, attracting volunteers, donations, and strategic partnerships like Unlimited Play, turning a local driveway into a worldwide wave of support and inspiration for other rare-diagnosis families.
Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
Q: What has been the most impactful part of building Bedford's inclusive playground for your family and the community?
The playground project transformed from a personal goal into a global support network; it united neighbors, raised funds from across the country and beyond, and connected families facing similar challenges, while also providing a tangible, accessible space for Bedford to play.
Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you received the diagnosis and how you processed it as a family?
The diagnosis was shocking and deeply emotional; both parents experienced fear and grief, but they leaned on each other, split roles between caring and logistics, and gradually reframed the situation as a long-term journey rather than a quick fix.
Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
Q: What do you plan to do with the foundation?
The foundation, called the Harchie Way, aims to be a conduit for user feedback to the AAC industry, promoting education and innovation to enhance communication solutions for users.
Bob Sagoo: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Harchie Sagoo
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?
I am Bob Sagoo, based in Nottingham, England, and I've been in the assistive tech and AAC industry for 17 to 18 years, motivated by finding solutions for my son Harchie.

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What is Talking With Tech AAC Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show exploring AAC, assistive technology, and inclusive education. Listeners get evidence-based strategies, real-world classroom and family contexts, and conversations with clinicians, researchers, and advocates who drive accessibility and literacy through AAC. Episodes frequently cover program implementation, collaboration across schools and clinics, and the role of AI and emerging tech in supporting communication for diverse users. If you want to reach professionals and families seeking actionable ideas, demonstrations of collaboration, and inspiring stories of advocacy and inclusion, this show is a strong fit. A notable trait is its emphasis on lived experience from AAC users and families alongside clini... more

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2. Holly Erickson
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4. Brie Norton
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6. Quinn Kelly
7. Brian Whitmer
8. Katie Roettele

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