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**This video is of a young woman by the name of Ellen who is using assistive technology** known as AAC or Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Ellen has Cerebral Palsy and has a difficult time controlling her body. This technology is crucial in making everyday communication and tasks easier for Ellen and children like her. This technology helps Ellen communicate with classmates and teachers. Ellen pushes a series of buttons that let her select various icons that produce audio from her AAC. Ellen uses her head switches which allow her to move and turn her chair. The switches are time sensitive, so if Ellen hits the switch by accident her chair does not immediately turn. This technology allows Ellen to participate in communication and to be able to use other technology around her. This allows Ellen to participate in activities that she would otherwise be unable to perform.