TechOWL: The Right to (NOT) Remain Silent - AAC in the Court and Legal System

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Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

Temple’s TechOWL program will present a free lunch and learn webinar series throughout May 2026 to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.

How do we improve AAC user outcomes for participation in the court and legal system? Learn about the impact of using assistive technology, including successes and barriers, within the context of legal proceedings. This session will focus on access to justice-related vocabulary available on speech-generating devices and how SLPs can advocate for/support AAC users navigating the legal system.

Disclaimer: This presentation is intended for informational purposes only and should NOT be considered legal advice.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe at least 2 ways speech-language pathologists can advocate/support AAC users involved in the legal system
• Develop at least 2 rationales to support access to court and justice-related vocabulary for AAC users
• Recommend 3 or more examples of vocabulary/phrases for self-advocacy related to the legal system

TechOWL is Pennsylvania’s designated Assistive Technology Act (AT Act) Program, part of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education and Human Development, one of 56 AT Act programs in the US.