Diabetes is a complex disease that is challenging to manage on a daily basis. Did you know that persons with an intellectual or developmental disability are estimated to be 2-3 times more likely to develop diabetes compared to the general population? Some tools for communicating about diabetes management may include: “Easy read”
Do you know what AAC is? AAC is any form of communication other than spoken language. It is so many things, but most people use the term to mean a Speech Generating Device or an AAC device. That is okay because AAC is that too! Take a moment this month to learn
September celebrates the Deaf community! It is a time to celebrate the triumphs within the Deaf community, bring awareness to the barriers Deaf individuals face, and work towards removing them. September is an opportunity to encourage inclusivity, promote sign language education, engage, learn, and grow. Below are three simple ways that you
Autumn is full of transitions. For most it means back to the regular schedule of life. School is starting for both students and teachers, fall sports are making their debut, and the weather is changing. All of these things can bring both excitement and anxiety and all of them can also impact
It's hot out there!! Did you know that temperatures can impact how well we communicate with each other? Since it’s summertime, let’s talk about heat. When people are overheated, some ways it can affect their communication are: The heat causes physical symptoms, like nausea or dizziness, that make it hard to focus.
June 25 - July 1, 2024 This week is marked annually in honor of leading humanitarian Helen Keller's birthday on June 27. Being deaf and blind herself, Keller's work made a big difference in the lives of DeafBlind people. What is DeafBlindness? DeafBlindness is a combination of visual and auditory impairments. It
