AAC is not simply for those who cannot speak. That’s why it’s called Augmentative and Alternative Communication. On Twitter, I have encountered several autistic adults who speak and use AAC. They have a lot to say and I am learning…
Category: Advocacy (page 3)
Adults with ID and the Importance of Everyday Choices
Routines are great. Until they’re not. Many of us rely on routines. They help reduce anxiety and make our days predictable. Everyone needs some measure of predictability. The problem comes when predictability prevents possibility. We all deserve the opportunity to…
Choices and Voices
Self determination matters. Click on the link below to access the PDF of the poster. Choices and Voices Poster
The Silence of Speechlessness
Bob Williams says it all. Click on the link below to access the downloadable PDF of the poster. The Silence of Speechlessness
It is My Right.
Modeling matters. Click on the image below to open the PDF. Right click to save.
Why What You Do Is So Important
On January 8th, 2018, National Public Radio’s Joe Shapiro presented the first segment in a series, “Abused and Betrayed”, discussing issues surrounding sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. Individuals with ID are seven times more likely to suffer from…
A Few of My Favorite Things
These are a few of my favorite (soon to arrive) things! I have just ordered oodles of socks from a business started by a young man with Down Syndrome. John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by John Lee…
Wireless Telecommunication
How many of us sit at home, waiting for our landline phones to ring? Mine is used mainly to filter out robocalls and telemarketers. Today’s world almost demands that we have a smartphone, and that we be able to access…
Health and Sexuality
Health and Sexuality Health and Sexuality | Health | Sexuality Some of the most-frustrating situations are often the most difficult-to-communicate topics (internal state, emotions, bodily functions/feelings). Many times the person needs long-term support to learn the vocabulary before being asked…