by Naiya Daves, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador This summer I did a 3 week intensive therapy program where I worked on vocalization. My therapist helped me roar like a dinosaur and find my quiet voice like a mouse. I learned to say new words, get stronger and faster when saying words. They made me laugh, we played tic tac to...
by Kristy Lipe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador Hello everybody! My name is Kristy Lipe and I’m originally from Memphis , Tennessee but I live in Long Beach , Mississippi now . I’m 34 and I have cerebral palsy but that doesn’t even stop me from doing much! I did Taekwondo for eight years and I’m a 3rd...
by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador Building a Life That Feels Right for You Your Voice Matters When people discuss AAC, they sometimes only consider the vocabulary, buttons, symbols, or the device. But AAC is really about you. You have ideas. You have feelings. You have things you care abou...
by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador The holidays can be fun! There is food, family, music, and lights. But they can also be hard. There can be lots of overwhelming noise, busy people, and intense feelings. If you talk on your AAC system, holidays might feel extra tricky. Sometimes people talk quickly or for...
During AAC Awareness Month, what are some things you are willing to instruct people more about the AAC community or about yourself as a person who uses AAC? by Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador Lyle : I use an accent 1400 with eye gaze. This is my communication device, it helps me talk. Therapist: Do you l...
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...