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The Loneliness of Not Being Able to Communicate
We welcome Esther Klang to the NWACS blog. She shares about the loneliness she experienced when she woke up from surgery with a communication disability. With no access to or education about AAC.
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Ask an AAC User: Interview with an 8-year-old and his Parent
Book Review: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
NWACS board member Kelly shares her thoughts about the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally by Emily Ladau (2021)
[reading time: 2 minutes]
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NWACS board member Amy shares about passing her joy of books, reading, and storytelling on to her three autistic children with communication differences.
[reading time: 5 minutes]
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We welcome Ashley Mohesky, MS, LPC Associate to the NWACS blog as she discusses mental health and AAC as well as how her journey with literacy has impacted her life.
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An AAC user and Casey discuss leaving room for respect when we have differing opinions on the words we use to talk about disability and self-identity.
[4 minutes reading time]
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Are you ready? NWACS Board Member Kathy discusses the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. Especially the need to have emergency communication systems ready for all AAC users.
[Reading Time: 4 minutes]
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Join NWACS guest blogger, Jennalyn Burke, as she explores ASHA and CAA’s roles in AAC device abandonment in this two-part blog.
[2 minute read]
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NWACS board member, Cassandra, shares helpful mindsets for supporting AAC.
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