…aggressive behavior, and people with additional disabilities and complex needs. Not a single thing I am about to say is for only one segment of my community. ASAN believes that…
…to communication supports for individuals who have no equally effective alternate forms of communication. As a result, the Committee stands to dramatically undermined ASHA’s mission of “making effective communication, a…
…Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (S.533) is a bill that would give states and businesses the help they need to create competitive integrated employment opportunities for disabled people. Competitive…
…LGBTQ community, women, and communities of color, have fought and are still fighting for their rights. Disabled people are a part of every community. When disabled people don’t have our…
…Inc. – Virginia Community Systems Inc. — Massachusetts Community Systems Inc. CT Community Systems Support and Management Services, Inc. Community Systems, Inc. Community Systems, Inc. – Delaware Council of Parent…
These comments are available as a PDF here. Leslie Kux Associate Commissioner for Policy Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD…
…and Alternative Communication, 29(2), 117–131. https://doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2013.785020; Drager, K., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2010). Effects of AAC interventions on communication and language for young children with complex communication needs. Journal…
…(SiQ) Online RSVP@sickinquarters.com U.S Gender and Disability Justice Alliance Online usalliancecoordinator@gmail.com ALABAMA Birmingham, AL McCartney Hagar: mccartney.hagar@gmail.com CALIFORNIA Orangevale, CA Roxie Sawyer Mitchell: roxie.piatigorski@gmail.com ILLINOIS Chicago, IL (Hybrid: in-person and…
…access to effective communication during the person-centered planning process, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology, communication aides, and any extra time or specific supports necessary for that communication. Asking…
…Communication is a human right. In the guidance that it published last month, the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of People With Severe Disabilities affirmed that communication is…
