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Advocating for Policy Change

By Communication FIRST | Mar 19, 2025

Medicaid is at risk! Your elected representatives need to hear how losing your Medicaid waiver would change your life. This Policy Advocacy for AAC Users toolkit provides some tips.

What Would You Do Without Your Aide?

By Communication FIRST | Jan 31, 2025

Share how Medicaid cuts would hurt you or those around you who need Medicaid to stay in the community. We put together some resources from our amazing partners to make this easy!

My Voice Wasn’t Coming Back

By Communication FIRST | Jan 22, 2025

Sophie Bohnen navigates the world with a whisper. When Sophie developed Laryngeal Dystonia, she adopted a voice amplification device and found her voice in advocacy. Sophie is creating a platform for people who go unheard to share their stories.

Tim Jin on Embracing Change in AAC Technology

By Communication FIRST | Dec 30, 2024

Typing with his toes is one way our Board Director Tim Jin communicates. Tim’s key(board) to success has been embracing change in AAC technology! Learn more from his AAC Research Summit talk.

Bob Williams on the Power of Free Speech

By Communication FIRST | Dec 15, 2024

In celebration of Bill of Rights Day, Bob Williams reflects on the power free expression holds for those of us who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood.

Communicating in Times of Stress

By Communication FIRST | Dec 5, 2024

Our resource guides people with speech-related disabilities and mental health conditions, allies, and lifeline workers.

Dr. Lateef McLeod on “How Ableism Impacts People Who Use AAC”

By Communication FIRST | Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Lateef McLeod’s “How Ableism Impacts People Who Use AAC” presentation was first given at the Future of AAC Research Summit on May 14, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.

Connecting on AAC Research Opportunities

By Communication FIRST | Oct 29, 2024

If you are a researcher, an AAC user interested in research opportunities, or a person supporting an AAC user interested in these opportunities, learn about how we can best connect you!

Tips for Online Meetings with AAC Users, by AAC Users

By Communication FIRST | Aug 30, 2024

This resource includes quick tips written by AAC users on organizing and hosting online meetings with AAC users.