by Jennifer Shoyer, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  AAC device fosters independence in my everyday life by assisting me with communicating with others.My Direct Support Worker (DSW) communicates my needs and wants daily regarding my activities. In Addison, where I live, most of my time is spent playing computer games or list...

By Jacob MacAinsh, PRC Blogger Hi, everyone! It’s Jacob and I’m going to talk about my weekends. I like to play the Wii U sometimes. I like to watch the TV. I like to hang out with my brothers. I like to play the Wii U sometimes. I like to play Skylanders on the Wii U. I also like to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe....

By Margaret Moore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I have been an AAC user for almost 20 years due to my Cerebral Palsy. As my disability only affects me physically, I have been mainstreamed since preschool. I am a 2020 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fairfield University with a degree in English/Creative Writing, and I am currently an M...

by Isaac Kester, PRC-Saltillo Ambasador and Author  What exactly is the definition of the terms independence and advocacy? Well, according to google, Independence is the state or quality of being free from the control, support, or influence of others.  In other words, it’s the feeling of breaking away from ...

By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger This summer I went to camp McDowell for the 3rd time. It was a lot different because none of my close friends went. I found out about this camp via my neighbors. My favorite part about camp is the huge swing and my other favorite part about camp is the outstanding staff! This camp is differen...

By Margaret Moore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger A 2020 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fairfield University, I am now in Fairfield’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program. I am a PRC-Saltillo Ambassador, an intern for a book press, Woodhall Press, and associate editor of Dogwood: A Journal of Poetry and Prose. With p...