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Writing from our Students & Staff, Centering Autistic Voices

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Proficiency Is Not a Prerequisite: Removing Roadblocks & Ensuring Access for Nonspeaking Learners

Discover key insights from the webinar Proficiency is Not a Prerequisite, presented for the Maryland State Department of Education. Learn ho

Nov 26, 20243 min read

Discover how listening to nonspeakers transformed a teacher's perspective. Learn about the power of listening, understanding, and embracing

Nov 4, 20242 min read

Explore the podcast "My Words Are My Voice," showcasing writings from nonspeaking individuals in the autism community. Listen and learn!

May 14, 20243 min read

He could understand us on a level we had no idea about until he picked up that pencil and began to communicate. This gave us so much hope.

Mar 4, 20243 min read

Presuming competence means a person with a disability has an ability to think, learn & understand– even if you may not see evidence of this.

Jan 11, 20242 min read

My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.

Dec 12, 20232 min read

The REV Co-Op prides itself on being built around the interests of our students. Learn more about the COOPERATIVE element of Co-Op!

Oct 10, 20235 min read

Why are so many people leaning in to segregated classrooms when we know inclusion works?