Pat Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP

Pat Ourand, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech/language pathologist who operates a private practice and consulting business, known as Associated Speech & Language Services, Inc., in the Baltimore/Washington area. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Loyola College, as well as a Master’s degree in Technology for Rehabilitation & Education from the Johns Hopkins University. Pat works as an Augmentative Communication Specialist providing written and verbal Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations for adults and children with developmental and acquired disabilities. As well, consulting on topics including assessments, funding, and program development is a service of this practice.


CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

B.A., Speech Pathology & Audiology
Loyola College
Baltimore, MD
Spring, 1978

M.S., Speech Pathology
Loyola College
Baltimore, MD
Winter, 1979

M.S., Technology for Special Education & Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Spring, 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1999 - Present
Associated Speech & Language Services
President, Speech/Language Pathology Practice

1994 - Present
Rehab Networking
President, Assistive Technology Consulting

1991 - 1995
Governor’s Office for Individuals with Disabilities
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Assistant Director/Funding Specialist

1985 - 1991
Johns Hopkins University
Rehabilitation Technologist

1982-1985
United Cerebral Palsy/Central Maryland
Speech/Language Pathologist

1979-1982
Baltimore City Public School System
Speech/Language Pathologist

PROJECTS

1997 - 1999
Medicare Policy Workgroup
One of 12 speech/language pathologst and six attorneys working with HCFA to develop a Medicare coverage decision for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.

1997 - Present
Regional Neuromuscular Advisory Board
Advisor on an unrestricted educational grant addressed to nurses and allied health professionals working with individuals with ALS, and supported by Rhone-Poulenc Rorer.

1997 - Present
Project Director, Madge Gunn Training Initiative
United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc.
A training initiative aimed at improving and increasing the quality of life and empowerment of individuals with disabilities within residential facilities in the community. The primary goal of this training will be to address the evaluation and integration of assistive technology.

1996 - 1997
Consultant, Department of Justice (DOJ)
To provide AT services to staff and residents of The Fircrest School in Seattle, WA. Services include on-site consultations to develop a systematic assessment process, inservicing to staff, “hands-on” treatment with residents, and reports to Superintendent and DOJ.

1995 - 1996
A project to draft guidelines for Specialty Technology Curriculum Development for AAC Specialists. This group of AAC experts designed guidelines, policies and procedures for roles, tasks, skills and knowledge base of an AAC Specialist.

1995
Project Reaching Out: Curriculum on Human Diversity
A project funded by NIDRR for the development of curriculum and training materials to be used to advance the provision of assistive technology devices and services to Southeast Asian, elderly, rural and Native American populations.

1994 - 1995
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) supported project to develop a Medicaid Model Policy for AAC Coverage. This project included a select group of 10 speech/language pathologists and one attorney to develop a model policy for Medical Assistance programs to use across the country.

1985 - 1989
Department of Education, NIDRR
One of two lead staff members working on a grant project to address Microcomputer Applications for Individuals with Severe Physical Disabilities in the Home, Community and Work Environments. The success of this project led to increased assistive technology (AT) services, through Maryland’s vocational rehabilitation, for individuals with severe physical disabilities.

PRESENTATIONS

December, 1986: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Audiology and Speech Conference
“Discussion of Technical Enhancement of Verbal and Written Communication Needs”

October, 1987: 1987 Closing The Gap Conference
“Technology Applications for Persons with Severe Disabilities”

December, 1987: Touch The Future: The High Technology Conference
“Technology Assessment: Issues and Concerns”

January, 1988: 1988 Technology and Media (TAM) Division of CEC Conference
“Technology Applications”

February, 1988: Annual Meeting of the Technology and Media Conference
“Microcomputer Applications for Persons with Severe Disabilities in Home, Community, and Work Settings: Results of a Two Year Study”

July, 1988: Johns Hopkins University
“Microcomputer Technology for Persons with Physical Disabilities”

August, 1988: Regional ISAAC Conference
“The Use of Morse Code with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)”

October, 1988: Maryland Rehabilitation Center
“QUAD TECH: A Conference on Adaptive Technology for Persons with Functional Quadriplegia”

November, 1988: 1988 Closing The Gap Conference
“Evaluation of Computer Input Methods for Persons with Physical Disabilities”

March, 1989: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
“Use of Computers with the Physically Impaired”

May, 1989: UCPA National Conference
“Demystifying Augmentative Communication”

June, 1989: MIEMSS: Shock Trauma
“AAC: Issues and Concerns”

September, 1989: The First Annual Maryland Augmentative Communication Association Conference
“Understanding Morse Code & AAC”

November, 1989: Baltimore Adult Communication Disorders Interest Group
“AAC: Issues and Concerns”

April, 1990: Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association
“Augmentative and Alternative Communication with the TBI Population”

October, 1990: 1990 Closing The Gap Conference
“PC-11 How adapted Microcomputer Technology Contributes to Successful Educational and Vocational Outcomes”

November, 1990: COMDEX Conference-Demonstration of CAD with the high level spinal cord injured

November, 1990: 1990 ASHA Convention
“Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Service Delivery in Maryland”

September, 1991 “Gaining Access to the Workplace”
Philadelphia, PA

October, 1991: 1991 Closing The Gap Conference
“How Adapted Microcomputer Technology Contributes to Successful Educational and Vocational Outcomes”

“Evaluation of Computer Input Methods for Persons with Physical Disabilities”

January, 1992: Ohio Resource Center for Low Incidence and Severely Handicapped
“MS-DOS Computer Access for Persons with Disabilities”

March, 1992: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Consensus Validation Conference: AAC Intervention

April, 1992: Council for Exceptional Children
“An Overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication”

October, 1992: 1992 Closing The Gap Conference
“Evaluation of Computer Input Methods for Persons with Physical Disabilities”

February, 1993: Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
“Funding for Assistive Technology”

October, 1993: 1993 Closing The Gap Conference
“The Tangled Web That’s Weaved: Funding for Assistive Technology”

November, 1993: The Fifth Annual MACA Conference
“Funding: Just Do IT!”

March, 1994: Assistive Technology Education Network of Florida
“Funding Alternatives for Education”

October, 1994: 1994 Closing The Gap Conference
“The Tangled Web That’s Weaved: Funding for Assistive Technology”

November, 1994: American Speech-Language-Hearing Annual Conference
Preconference AAC Model Policy Design Meeting

February, 1995: New Hampshire Assistive Technology Project
“Money for the Magic”

March, 1995: CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
Preconference “Funding for Assistive Technology”

March, 1995: California State University at Fresno
“Overview of Assistive Technology”

June, 1995: RESNA 9g Conference
“Human Diversity and Assistive Technology Provision”

March, 1996: Mississippi Project START
“Funding for Assistive Technology”

October, 1997: 1994 Closing The Gap Conference
Preconference “Funding for Assistive Technology”

March, 1998: United Cerebral Palsy Associations: Los Angeles
“Assistive Technology for Adults Aging with Developmental Disabilities”

August, 1998: California State University at Northridge
“An Overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication”

October, 1998: 1994 Closing The Gap Conference
Preconference “Funding for Assistive Technology”

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