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Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Unleashing Abilities: The Beauty of Presuming Competence.
Presuming competence means a person with a disability has an ability to think, learn & understand– even if you may not see evidence of this.


Lisa Mihalich Quinn & Trevor Byrd
Jan 25, 20245 min read
Healing Invisible Wounds: Understanding Complex Trauma in Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals
My son gets so aggressive and I don’t know why. It seems like nothing sparks these outbursts. My daughter will scratch me and pull my...


Nick Barry
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Going Off-Script: Don't let what you hear impact how you treat me.
My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.


Nick Barry
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Finding Acceptance in Diversity: My Experience with the REV Co-Op
So many times you need to adapt to the dated notions of society where disability might be accommodated but not so deeply welcomed.


Miranda Specht
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Building Community Through Cooperation: A Look into the Reach Every Voice Co-Op
The REV Co-Op prides itself on being built around the interests of our students. Learn more about the COOPERATIVE element of Co-Op!


Nick Barry
Nov 15, 20234 min read
Personal Voice Should be a Game Changer for Me. It's Not.
Personal voice should be a game changer for me. It’s not.
The idea behind this accessibility feature is better than the accessible features


Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Oct 17, 20232 min read
How can i0S 17 support nonspeaking students?
Have you seen these cool new accessibility features available in the iOS17 update?


Nick Barry
Oct 12, 20231 min read
How to Beat the Fall Blues: Nick's Tips for Overcoming Seasonal Depression
I'm having feelings of depression again as fall begins. Every year the leaves start to fall and so do my spirits. For my entire life...


Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Oct 10, 20235 min read
Is Inclusion "Dangerous"?
Why are so many people leaning in to segregated classrooms when we know inclusion works?


Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Oct 9, 20233 min read
How Important are Leisure Activities?
Engaging in entertaining activities, social interactions, and hobbies can bring us joy and can improve our physical and mental wellness.
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