Reclaiming Enlightenment: ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’ in the Age of Inclusion
This foundational concept of Enlightenment thinking is often unacknowledged or misunderstood when it comes to certain groups, especially non-speakers and many autistic individuals.
Why the Double Standard? Healthcare Risks Are Accepted, But Non-Speakers Are Denied a Voice
Why does the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) label communication methodologies like Spelling to Communicate (S2C) as “dangerous,” denying countless non-speaking students the chance to participate in their education?
Will the Supreme Court Silence Students with Disabilities? What’s at Stake for Non-Speakers and Their Right to Accommodations
A critical case, A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, is set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, and its outcome could have far-reaching consequences for students with disabilities, including non-speaking individuals who rely on accommodations like letter boards and communication regulation partners (CRPs). This case highlights the barriers families face when fighting for their […]
A Long Overdue Revolution for Non-Speakers
There’s a quiet revolution underway, and it’s changing the world for non-speakers. Across the globe, individuals once thought to be trapped in silence are proving that they have voices—powerful, intelligent, and deeply insightful voices. This movement, led by non-speakers and their families, is a long-overdue reckoning with society’s outdated biases and assumptions. But revolutions rarely […]
