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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 17, 20242 min read

If I could make myself a time machine, I would return to my first IEP meeting where I was able to communicate with a letterboard and I would

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 25, 20245 min read

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...

Oct 10, 20235 min read

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