The bill introduced by Representatives Lorenz and Salvo aims to designate the month of October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" in the state of Ohio. This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the importance of augmentative and alternative communication methods for individuals with communication challenges.
To implement this designation, the bill proposes the enactment of section 5.63 of the Revised Code, which explicitly states that October is to be recognized as AAC Awareness Month. This new legal language emphasizes the significance of AAC in supporting effective communication for those who rely on these methods.