_ By Jennifer Monahan, M.A., CCC-SLP_ Perhaps you are a speech pathologist reading this blog today? Perhaps you are a teacher? Or maybe a parent? Are you a nurse? No matter what role you may play, if you’re reading this blog it means you are likely supporting an individual who uses a speech generating device as his...

By Brad Whitmoyer, PRC Ambassador When people hear about the cost of a high-tech communication device, they are often flabbergasted. At a price in the mid to upper four digits, it is really difficult to blame them for their reaction. Especially if they know that many, maybe even all, of the newer models are basic tabl...

_ By Brooke Brown_ Dance means freedom within these walls. When you have a disability, life is all about boundaries and limitations. Boundaries are pushed whenever possible and your limitations are compensated for with the best alternative solutions that can be found. But inevitably, there always seems to be some things...

By Kyle Dinwiddie Today I am dedicating this to my two pugs, Elizabeth and Maximums. I got Max for my birthday several years ago. He has been and still is a joy to me. The name Max came from a Disney movie, Tangled. And in this movie, there is a tall, white horse named…..you guessed it….Maximums! And this is the ...

By Ryan Knoblach, SLP It’s all about core vocabulary. That’s pretty much all I talk about lately. I’m selling fast. Wheelin’ and dealin’. Get on board. Time to get these kids communicating! I don’t care what app/software/device you have, I’m selling you on the idea to st...

_ By Connie McCafferty, M.Ed., M.A., CCC-SLP_ If you are fortunate to live in a climate with moderate temperatures and favorable weather conditions year round you may not be excited as I am to finally have spring in Ohio. However, as the weather is finally improving here in the Midwest, now is a good reminder to take ad...