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8. Appreciating Long Term Results
Updated by Global Symbols with UNICEF ECARO
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The countries involved with the UNICEF “A Voice for Every Child” programme found that they could already see results from their work over a period of two years that included outcomes such as:
- Increased awareness on the value of AAC/AT
- Strengthened national coalitions for AAC/AT to support use and availability of affordable AAC solutions
- Strengthened collaboration between global and national experts and universities
- University courses and continuous professional development opportunities related to AAC AT available
- National resource centers for AAC AT support
- Professionals (preschool teachers, psychologists, speech and language specialists) use modern methods and means in line with the social model of disability
- Centers of excellence support national design and development of AT solutions
- Markets shaped to improve accessibility and affordability of AT solutions
Aleksandra Jovic Early Childhood Development Specialist, ECARO