By Lance McLemore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I think this will probably be the most difficult post I’ve written so far. As I write these words, I have no idea if I will have the courage to submit it for publication. I want to talk about the isolation that many AAC users experience and the accompanying loneliness. I’...

By Hannah Foley, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador We are nearing the end of the year and as I reflect on the year’s happenings, I am amazed at how quick the past twelve months have gone by. Time goes slowly when you are experiencing life and its adventures (and challenges), but when you take a moment to look back, it seems as...

By Carson Covey, PRC-Saltillo Blogger Hello friends, I cannot believe that Thanksgiving has already flown by. Do you want more activities for Hanukkah and Christmas? For those of you who celebrate Hanukkah, have your kids program preprogrammed buttons that say what they want to eat for the 8 nights of dinner. If they can,...

By Kim Vuong, PRC-Saltillo Blogger While we’ve often heard it said that actions speak louder than words. But language can shape attitudes and viewpoints that lead to action.  In the past, the words that society has used to  describe people with disabilities has had the effect of separating them from the com...

By Margaret Moore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger As we head into this Thanksgiving week, I’m reminded of my first few years of using AAC as an elementary school student in the early 2000s. School and extracurricular activities—Girl Scouts, sports, church, and more—were always full of conversation about plans for t...

By Michelle Retzlaff, M.A., CCC-SLP The holidays are approaching.  During this time, we find ourselves surrounded by family and friends …and maybe some presents.  Catching up with family and friends means that we may: Say “hello” and “goodbye” a bit more Ask questions to connect...