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By Hannah Foley, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador We are nearing the end of the year and as I reflect on the year’s happenings, I am amazed at how quick the past twelve months have gone by. Time goes slowly when you are experiencing life and its adventures (and challenges), but when you take a moment to look back, it seems as...


    Communicators In Action   -    aac, 2021, reflection, language, communicatio...


Public Speaking With AAC? Sign Me Up!


  Posted on Dec 20, 2021 - 10:11am

By Margaret Moore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger One of the common assumptions that people make about my use of AAC is that it limits the types of activities and discussions that I participate in. They surmise that I will not want to partake in events that require me to speak for a prolonged period or compose spontaneous responses ...


    Communicators In Action   -    debate, speech, public speaking, aac, languag...


People First Language


  Posted on Dec 1, 2021 - 9:59am

By Kim Vuong, PRC-Saltillo Blogger While we’ve often heard it said that actions speak louder than words. But language can shape attitudes and viewpoints that lead to action.  In the past, the words that society has used to  describe people with disabilities has had the effect of separating them from the com...


    Communicators In Action   -    disability, people first, history, ada, inclu...


Isolation


  Posted on Dec 15, 2021 - 10:09am

By Lance McLemore, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I think this will probably be the most difficult post I’ve written so far. As I write these words, I have no idea if I will have the courage to submit it for publication. I want to talk about the isolation that many AAC users experience and the accompanying loneliness. I’...


    Communicators In Action   -    disability, isolation, aac, communication, ho...


Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!


  Posted on Dec 27, 2021 - 10:54am

By Kim, Vuong, PRC-Saltillo Blogger 2021 has been a difficult and frustrating year for so many of us. But as we approach the beginning of 2022, I think it’s important for all of us to remember all the things that we have accomplished this past year, despite the difficult challenge of the pandemic. For example, I&rsq...


    Communicators In Action   -    2021, 2022, new year, emotions, holiday, prc,...


Happy 2022


  Posted on Dec 27, 2021 - 10:49am

By Carson Covey, PRC-Saltillo Blogger I hope that you had a wonderful 2021! Happy new year! This is the perfect time to reset yourself! We all need to grow on our devices yes, even for seasoned users. I am going on my 17th year using AAC and yes, I am literally growing on my device as we speak. I am far away from perfect. ...


    Communicators In Action   -    new year, reset, holidays, Christmas, 2021, 2...