For twelve-year-old Kyleigh Kramlich, it was more than an honor to lead the flag ceremony for her Girl Scout troop and recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Girl Scout promise – these were personal accomplishments of a very unique kind. Diagnosed at age two with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and dystonia, Kylei...

By Abigail Brown, PRC Ambassador Abigail Growing up I had to have help with everything—getting dressed, showering, going to the restroom and eating. I don’t know how my mom managed. I remember when my mom told me one day, “I think it’s about time you learn how to dress yourself.” The first time I dressed myse...

By Jane Odom, M.Ed, Director of Implementation Resource, PRC Theater performances are fun to watch and even more fun to participate in. Most students who use AAC never get the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. They never get to feel the butterflies of nervousness in their stomachs or hear the applau...

By Krista Howard Many of us are looking for more independence. Communication plays a big role in becoming independent. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users need their independence in order to live normal lives. The AAC devices can help them to find that! People wonder if individuals with disabiliti...

Sean Walker of Euclid, Ohio has set two goals for himself: Find full-time employment and qualify for the Paralympic Games. Given his successes in life to date despite the challenges of cerebral palsy, it’s a safe bet he will achieve his objectives. Sean is a 27-year-old who earned a bachelor’s degree in business from W...

By Danny Gonsalves, PRC ambassador Danny \ My name is Danny Gonsalves. I am 30 years old. I have four older sisters and four sons-in-laws, and four nieces and two nephews so I am the baby in my family. I been using AAC communication devices since I was five-year-old, because I have CP and I needed a way to talk and ...