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  Who are you? It’s one of the biggest questions in life. Maybe you’d answer with your favorite hobby, a song you can’t stop listening to, or a memory that shaped you. Identity isn’t just what you feel inside, but rather it’s something you shar...

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 When most people think about autonomy, they picture independence, choosing where to live, setting personal goals, or making everyday decisions. For people who communicate on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), autonomy goes far deeper. It isn’t only about cho...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Before we dive in, let me ask you this: When you think about your own independence, identity, or sense of connection—what role does communication play? For many people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the answer is everything. This blog serie...

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...