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 This movement, led by non-speakers and their families, is a long-overdue reckoning with society’s outdated biases and assumptions.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 […]

Building Bridges: Stone’s Journey from Student to Advocate

Young autistic man wearing headphone smiling proudly while eating a sandwich at a fast food restaurant.

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 and I participated in a webinar hosted by the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society titled “Thoughtful Inquiry: Spelling for Communication.” Its purpose was to give SLPs an opportunity to hear directly […]