ALT Image has a white background and a red border. The NWACS logo is in the lower right corner. Text is a quote that reads, "Writing skills are also critical in today’s society to maximize participation in educational, vocational, and social environments. In fact, writing skills have assumed even greater importance in recent years with society’s increased reliance on electronic and wireless communication (DeRuyter, McNaughton, Caves, Bryen, & Williams, 2007; Graham & Perin, 2007). Unfortunately, “writing remains the most neglected aspect of instruction, research, and experience in the lives of individuals who use AAC.” (Millar et al., 2004, p. 165) Many students with AAC needs do not receive regular meaningful opportunities to write (Koppenhaver, 1991)." The quote is from Practically Speaking: Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs, Soto & Zangari, p. 229