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12 year old AAC and wheelchair user Leo True-Frost participating in virtual learning on a laptop with the support of his father Jim True-Frost. Both are smiling. Leo is looking at the laptop and using his left forefinger on the trackpad of the laptop. Jim is seated to his left, wearing glasses, and is smiling with a bemused look at the camera. Both are white. Leo has dark hair and is wearing a navy long sleeved shirt. Jim has light hair and is wearing a grey short sleeved t-shirt. They appear to be seated in a living room facing windows with a fireplace behind them.

National Survey Reveals Students with Communication Disabilities Are Being Denied Safe Access to Education

January 4, 2021 Communication First

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Twelve-year-old AAC user Leo True-Frost participates in virtual learning with his father, Jim True-Frost, supporting him. In November and…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: covid-19, education, virtual learning
empty old style classroom with wooden desks, wood floor, and green blackboard

Students, Know Your (Virtual) Access Rights!

September 21, 2020 Communication First

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In response to multiple requests, we’ve prepared a resource to help our student members (US residents who cannot rely…

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Posted in: Resources Filed under: covid-19, education

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