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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

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

Building Bridges: Stone’s Journey from Student to Advocate
Sometimes, life takes you in a direction you never imagined. And in those moments, you realize just how much is possible. This past fall, Stone

Unlocking Potential: How the Curb Cut Effect Amplifies Advocacy for Non-Speakers
Imagine a simple design choice—a slight dip in a sidewalk curb—that transforms accessibility for wheelchair users. Now, think about how this small change also benefits

Reframing the Narrative: Why It’s Time to Evolve “Spelling” into ACC and CC-ers
As we’ve walked this journey, it’s become clear that the term “Spelling” falls short of fully capturing what this process is all about. It doesn’t address the depth of cognitive capability or the remarkable autonomy that non-speakers like Stone demonstrate.