[Note: this post and presentation both mention abuse and violence against people with disabilities.] Recently, I had the opportunity to present at the AAC in the Cloud Conference! For my session, I focused on the importance of autonomy and safety in home and community-based services. YouTube link to the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/XfdO942Cgrs?feature=share Photo of the title … Continue reading AAC and Self-Determination: Autonomy and Safety in Home/Community-based Services
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Graduation!
It happened; I finally graduated! Person with glasses and blonde hair is sitting in a wheelchair, wearing university graduation regalia. They're sitting on a balcony with a clocktower behind them, and holding a decorated graduation cap. The cap says "we are star stuff," with a space theme. Seven years. Over seven years ago, I started … Continue reading Graduation!
Kids
The weather was lovely and sunny the other day, which meant picnic in the park! My caregiver brought some chalk and bubbles with us - and a lot of the children there (and parents!) decided they wanted to join in. None of the kids were bothered by me using AAC, or even my wheelchair. In … Continue reading Kids
It Happened!
After several months of waiting and fighting insurance, it finally happened! I got my new AAC device! When I found out it finally got approved, I honestly cried. The “over 21” state law that Medicaid used to deny it at first no longer exists, but I’m not surprised that insurance still tried to use it … Continue reading It Happened!
‘Listen’ to Non-Speaking Autistics, Not Sia’s ‘Music’
Content note: this post talks about Sia's film 'Music', the issue of restraint/violence towards people with disabilities, self-injurious behaviors, and meltdowns. I was honestly trying to decide if I wanted to write about Sia's film or not. Just thinking about it really hurt my heart. As an autistic adult who needs a lot of supports, … Continue reading ‘Listen’ to Non-Speaking Autistics, Not Sia’s ‘Music’
Just Keep Stimming! 