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Outside the U.S. Capitol, CommunicationFIRST Policy Director Bob Williams poses with Executive & Legal Director Tauna Szymanski. The smiling co-founders sport sunglasses. An AAC device is fixed to Bob’s powerchair.

Bob Williams on the Power of Free Speech

December 15, 2024 Communication FIRST

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.

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Posted in: Accessibility, Policy, Uncategorized Filed under: AAC, accessibility, augmentative and alternative communication, nonspeaking, policy
A drawing of five hands represents the Five Finger/Number voting method. The first hand holds up one finger, the second hand holds up two, the third hand holds up three, the fourth hand holds up four, and the fifth hand holds up five.

Tips for Online Meetings with AAC Users, by AAC Users

August 30, 2024 Communication FIRST

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

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Posted in: Accessibility, Resources, Technology, Uncategorized Filed under: accessibility, online meetings, resources, technology, technology for equitable communication

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