The word ‘accessibility’ means something different to each person. For us, at the heart is always a fundamental right to communicate and be heard. Tell us, what does it mean to you? #GAAD2024 #GlobalAccessibilityAwareness #AssistiveTechnology #HumanRights #EquityAndInclusion

"AAC users face many challenges in public life. But we belong in public, holding court in conversations, doing our thing, having our access needs respected, and being our full selves unapologetically." - Alice Wong. Great article.

We all need allies in life, whoever we are. #AAC users are no different, getting a word in edgeways in any discussion needs courage and persistence, and when you achieve a great interaction is exhilarating. You can find out how to be an AAC #Ally at bethmoulam.com/becoming-an-aa…

Thanks Mary Lavender looks like it went really well.

For those interested in the impact of #AI on #AAC #AugComm and #AssistiveTech - our fabulous colleague Annalu Waller guests on the equally fabulous BBC Access All podcast this week with Emma Tracey & Paul Carter - well worth a listen (and a subscribe)! bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h…

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Labour canvasser for Luke Charters MP listened to my concerns about disabled people and benefits. Went away and sent back 💙Rachael Maskell MP to answer my questions. Yes, co-production of policy is 1 way forward but the rhetoric of every1 must work needs reframing. The Labour Party

July is disability pride month. There’ll be many posts celebrating all that is good but please remember the other 334 days of the year our disabilities don’t disappear. My CP, hearing & speech impairments make me who I am, I celebrate my disability everyday #DisabilityPrideMonth

Thank you Aniela Wenham

If you’re coming to #cm2024conf - check out this #creative and #accessible engagement activity hosted Beth Moulam and Helen Henson in the foyer of Storm Jameson. Tells us your thoughts on the future of Communication Matters #augcomm #aac #a11y

“Success is being able to navigate all the intrinsic and extrinsic challenges that life has to offer… to like ourselves… and to be *empowered* to explore new opportunities & journeys” Annalu Waller opening the Communication Matters #cm2024conf with sage reflections on empowerment 🦉