What is Breaking the ICE (BTI)?
BTI hosts consumer-focused events for people who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). ICE stands for Independence, Community and Empowerment. The goal is to provide individuals who use AAC opportunities to come together and learn from each other, create meaningful relationships in the community, and have a platform to share ideas and feelings.
Events are planned by the BTI Canada Conference committee, a volunteer-driven group of people who use AAC as well as professionals in the field.
Who is it for?
Youth and adults who use AAC, people who support those who use AAC, and professionals in the field of AAC are welcome to attend, observe, learn and network with the wide variety of people attending the conference.
2025-In-Person BTI Conference
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that we are hosting a one day in-person BTI conference on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario and will be our first in-person conference since 2019. Participants from all across Canada are welcome to attend.
Please click to learn more about the conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Want to learn more?
- Sign up to our mailing list: BTI Canada Information
- Check out our BTI Information Sheet
- Check out our Facebook Page
- Contact us: Conf.breakingtheice@gmail.com
Support BTI Canada
ISAAC Canada is a proud sponsor and partner of the Breaking the ICE Conferences. The Anne Warrick Breaking the ICE Scholarship is to help new and returning participants attend the conferences.
Donations directly to BTI Canada are also welcome. BTI Canada relies on donations to help support the in-person conferences. Click to learn more about how to donate to BTI Canada and how your donation will help to support us.
If you have any questions about donating, please contact BTI at conf.breakingtheice@gmail.com.