This is a collection of information and resources related to the Communication Bill of Rights.

The Communication Bill of Rights was the NWACS theme for 2022. We spent that year learning about the different rights in this document and how they empower our AAC users! We have since made updates to realign with the 2024 version of the Communication Bill of Rights. Why did we choose the Communication Bill of Rights as our theme for 2022? Read about our why, and some really important background information, in Why the Communication Bill of Rights. 

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Why the Communication Bill of Rights?
Infographic with the Communication Bill of Rights. A text version can be found at the link in the text above.

Through our exploration of these communication rights, we also addressed two related and relevant topics. These are important and deserve to be highlighted:

The Right to the Accommodation of Time

The Right to Choose How to Communicate: Part-Time AAC Use

We hope you come away from this resource with a new (or renewed) torch of advocacy!

Let’s take a closer look at each right:

#1

The right to dignity and respect

#2

The right to culturally and linguistically appropriate communication

#3

The right to be addressed directly

#4

The right to receive a response

#5

The right to participate as full communication partners

#6

The right to be social

#7

The right to information

#8

The right to request and refuse

#9

The right to feelings, comments, and opinions

#10

The right to make choice

#11

The right to access services and supports

#12

The right to functioning AAC and AT