TECHNOLOGY
Augmentative Communication On-line Users' Group (ACOLUG)
ACOLUG
The Augmentative Communication On-Line User's Group (ACOLUG) is an Internet Listserv which allows users of augmentative communication and their families to communicate with each other and with professionals who are interested in augmentative communication. ACOLUG enables people who are separated by great geographic distances to "meet" and communicate with each other in a way that is convenient, comfortable and free!
ACOLUG has a diverse membership of more than 300 people representing 50 states and 15 countries. The membership is primarily users of augmentative communication ranging in age from 7 years old to mature adults. Family members also play a key role on ACOLUG.
How Do I Subscribe to ACOLUG?
To subscribe to ACOLUG, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and an email address. If you send and receive email, you are ready to subscribe.
ACOLUG is not to be used for research purposes.
To subscribe, just:
- Send an email to listserv@listserv.temple.edu.
- Leave the subject line blank.
- In the body of the message type: subscribe acolug yourfirstname yourlastname (example: subscribe acolug alice smith).
- Send the message.
- You will receive a Command Confirmation Request email. Reply, leaving the subject the same. In the body of the message type the word ok.
- You are now subscribed, so introduce yourself.
To end your ACOLUG subscription, change your subscription settings, or to search the archives, go to the ACOLUG listserv web page.
ACOLUG is funded through the Core Grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
