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...

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...