by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Who Are You? Exploring Identity and AAC Through Stories Who are you? That’s a big question. Maybe you answer with your favorite food. Or maybe your favorite music. Or maybe a story about something that happened in your life. Your identity is who yo...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  You have a voice. You have the right to use it. When you communicate on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), your words matter.  Autonomy means you get to decide what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. It is about people respecting your...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Welcome! Hi there! I want to start with a question for you. When you think about being independent, knowing who you are, or feeling close to other people—how important is communication? If you use AAC (that means Augmentative and Alternative Communication), you pr...

by Keagan Sweeney, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador Let’s get one thing clear: If I use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), that doesn’t mean I can’t think. It doesn’t mean I don’t understand you. And it definitely doesn’t mean I don’t have something important to say. In fac...

by Luther Smith, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador    For a long time, I lived in a world full of noise — but without a voice. I could hear everything: people laughing, talking, shouting, whispering. I saw my classmates saying things like “Happy Thanksgiving!” or “Merry Christmas!” I watched...

by Roy Lycan, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  As a recent graduate of 2025, I have enjoyed many subjects in school. But if I had to pick one to be my favorite, it would have to be business. In my high school there are what we call pathways. All students are able to pick between four pathways. The pathways are Public Service,...