By Shannon Pedigo, PRC-Saltillo Blogger My name is Shannon Pedigo. I’m using an Accent 1400. I have Cerebral Palsy that means that I can’t communicate with people but I found my voice with for years, I had many devices though they didn’t work for me. I found that the Accent 1400 is more compatible then th...

By Chris Sawka, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Hello, my name is Chris Sawka and I am working on my writing to go to the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.  I am writing about my life and how my life changed with Assistive Technology.  When I was younger, I didn’t want to use an AAC device because I thought I was d...

By Stephanie Faso, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I am sure you have heard of racism?  Also, you've probably heard of sexism, classism, and heterosexism/homophobia?  You've, however, probably not heard of ableism, or if you have, you might be wondering what it really means. Ableism?  What in the world is that word?&n...

By Brandon Williamson, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Now that things are more open after COVID-19 closures, I made an AAC summer bucket list with fun activities you can do with your family and friends while using your communication device. Try to get them all checked off and enjoy the sunshine! AAC Summer Bucket List: Go on a p...

By Kim Vuong, PRC Ambassador You wouldn’t think that Benjamin Franklin, the 18th Century Founding Father and inventor, and rock star Phil Collins would have much in common. But both had the same idea about the importance of having a role model to help a person in active learning. As Franklin put it, “Tell me and I for...

_Wooster, Ohio, August 17, 2015 It takes a special person to teach in a special education classroom and Sarah Williams is just such a person. After working in music therapy for several years, Sarah returned to school to earn a Master’s in Special Education at Arizona State University. She now teaches in a self-con...