Augmentative Communication

High Desert Education Service District

The High Desert Education Service District provides augmentative communication services to children birth-21 years of age who have not developed adequate speech to access their educational environment. In addition to computerized communication devices, the program offers training in techniques other than speech to support education. These techniques include facial expressions, gestures, sign language, eye gaze, pictures and initial-letter curing. Read more...

Bend Education Center
520 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701

KEY CONTACTS

Kim Schmidt
Assistive Technology Assistant / BIC Secretary / Augmentative Communication Assistant
541.693.5736
Melanie Schaefer
Assistive Technology Specialist
541.693.5735