by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  The holidays can be fun! There is food, family, music, and lights. But they can also be hard. There can be lots of overwhelming noise, busy people, and intense feelings. If you talk on your AAC system, holidays might feel extra tricky. Sometimes people talk quickly or for...

by Stephanie Fassov, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  The holidays bring together food, family, music, and meaning, but also stress, expectations, and exhaustion. For families supporting someone who communicates on AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), the holiday season can feel like a challenge.  How do we...

During AAC Awareness Month, what are some things you are willing to instruct people more about the AAC community or about yourself as a person who uses AAC? by Lyle Bahe, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Lyle : I use an accent 1400 with eye gaze. This is my communication device, it helps me talk.  Therapist: Do you l...

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...