About
Reach Language, LLC was founded in 2018 out of a desire to stretch beyond school-based practice. In addition to face-to-face consultation work, I enjoy creating materials and designs that represent essential themes within the field of AAC.
Experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in Audiology & Speech Sciences; Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Presenter
Presents at local, state, and national conferences on topics specific to communication and AAC.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Certified & licensed SLP practicing since 2002. School-based setting and private practice.
Collaborator
Years of collaborating on projects and creating resources for AAC-focused groups.
Guest Lecturer
Invited to present at several Michigan universities to graduate and undergraduate courses on topics related to AAC.
Organizer
Developing professional learning opportunities on large and small scales.
Consultant
Since 2013, worked as a coach and consultant to educational teams; supporting evaluation & implementation of AAC in all aspects.
Volunteer
Serving on committees to promote increased awareness around topics related to AAC.
“Rachael is a gifted SLP and leader in our field of AAC. She realized she couldn’t make the change we need one SLP or family at a time, so she founded a groundbreaking conference to share knowledge within her region. Reach Language takes her commitment to AAC to a whole new level. My favourite thing about Rachael’s work is her deceptively simple visuals. She takes complex ideas and makes them easy to share and understand.”
— Erin Sheldon, MEd
AAC is a relatively young, quickly growing field. There is so much work to do, as we strive to provide rich communication and literacy instruction to all learners. I’m passionate about sharing what I have learned with others, as we push forward to set higher standards for supports aimed at individuals with complex communication needs.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids. We have two sweet Boston Terriers and we all enjoy swimming, biking, and traveling.