by Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador [This is a discussion between Lyle and his SLP to answer the question... "How do you use your AAC system to control any device in your environment - such as a tv, music, or lights in a room. Have you had any bad or good experiences controlling your environement?"  Lyle: Tv in my ...

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...