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Unleashing Abilities: The Beauty of Presuming Competence.
Presuming competence means a person with a disability has an ability to think, learn & understand– even if you may not see evidence of this.
Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Healing Invisible Wounds: Understanding Complex Trauma in Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals
My son gets so aggressive and I don’t know why. It seems like nothing sparks these outbursts. My daughter will scratch me and pull my...

Lisa Mihalich Quinn & Trevor Byrd
Jan 25, 20245 min read


Going Off-Script: Don't let what you hear impact how you treat me.
My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.

Nick Barry
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Finding Acceptance in Diversity: My Experience with the REV Co-Op
So many times you need to adapt to the dated notions of society where disability might be accommodated but not so deeply welcomed.

Nick Barry
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Building Community Through Cooperation: A Look into the Reach Every Voice Co-Op
The REV Co-Op prides itself on being built around the interests of our students. Learn more about the COOPERATIVE element of Co-Op!
Miranda Specht
Dec 12, 20232 min read


Personal Voice Should be a Game Changer for Me. It's Not.
Personal voice should be a game changer for me. It’s not.
The idea behind this accessibility feature is better than the accessible features

Nick Barry
Nov 15, 20234 min read


How can i0S 17 support nonspeaking students?
Have you seen these cool new accessibility features available in the iOS17 update?

Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Oct 17, 20232 min read


How to Beat the Fall Blues: Nick's Tips for Overcoming Seasonal Depression
I'm having feelings of depression again as fall begins. Every year the leaves start to fall and so do my spirits. For my entire life...

Nick Barry
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Is Inclusion "Dangerous"?
Why are so many people leaning in to segregated classrooms when we know inclusion works?

Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Oct 10, 20235 min read


How Important are Leisure Activities?
Engaging in entertaining activities, social interactions, and hobbies can bring us joy and can improve our physical and mental wellness.
Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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