Camera and binocular chest slings and harnesses work for tablets and phones. There are phone/tablet chest mounts that people on worksites or do streaming use, for GoPros, etc. Straps/slings for using laptops while standing may work well for some (particularly if one uses a laptop for AAC!) I've even seen people who repurposed fashion harnesses like bulldog harnesses to carry their AAC! There are a few assistive tech designers who make ones specifically for carrying AAC devices.

Some designed to prevent wandering or elopement that work well, too, to hold a device, like @Shepandem did here!:

There are many solutions that can be more comfortable or keep your device at the ready!

Here's a good post from NWACS about it too with some ideas:

The people around an AAC user are communication partners. AAC users interact with many communication partners across their day. Good communication partners are critical! Our actions during a communication interaction influence the "vibe" of that encounter. This month, we are talking about how we can grow and improve as communication partners!

Our next tip is to create time and space for active participation from the AAC user.

AAC Users: what would you add or change?

The people around an AAC user are communication partners. AAC users interact with many communication partners across their day. Good communication partners are critical! Our actions during a communication interaction influence the "vibe" of that encounter. This month, we are talking about how we can grow and improve as communication partners!

Our next tip is to be patient and listen for understanding.

AAC Users: what would you add or change?

[Image 1 text: Being a Good Communication Partner Tip #7: Be an Active Listener. www.nwacs.info

Image 2 text: Be a Good Communication Partner. Good communication partners are patient and listen for understanding. Be sure to allow time for the AAC user to finish what they are saying. Stay non-judgmental and non-directive. Focus on trying to understand their idea or message.

Image 3 text: Be a Good Communication Partner.

- Give your undivided attention.

- Listen with all your senses. Gather information from all their signals to help you understand their intended message.

- Show that you are listening (e.g., look at them, move closer or change body position, nod, make sounds to indicate you are listening, etc.).

Image 4 text: Be a Good Communication Partner.

- Ask clarifying questions to help develop your understanding.

- Confirm you have understood their message.

- Help repair communication breakdowns.]

Being a Good Communication Partner Tip 8: One Question

The people around an AAC user are communication partners. AAC users interact with many communication partners across their day. Good communication partners are critical! Our actions during a communication interaction influence the "vibe" of that encounter. This month, we are talking about how we can grow and improve as communication partners!

Our next tip is to ask one question at a time. And to be mindful of how many questions you ask.

AAC Users: what would you add or change?

#AAC #AACaware24 #AACawarenessMonth #NWACS #CommunicationPartners

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[Image 1 text: Being a Good Communication Partner Tip #8: One Question. www.nwacs.info

Image 2 text: Be a Good Communication Partner. Ask one question at a time. Then wait for their response before asking another question. Or before saying something else.

Be mindful of how many questions you ask. Keep in mind that some AAC users may not (yet) know how to answer all question types. And questions are limiting. Give them opportunities to initiate (not just respond).]

- NWACS