I don't know who needs to hear this, but your lived experience IS expertise.

An incredible story and an important advocate. Thank you for sharing your journey so that others may benefit.

ICYMI I wanted to share the amazing TODAY interview of me and Sandra Abrevaya and all of the things that we have been up to. Thank you Jacob Soboroff and Molly Hunter for the chance to share our story with the world!

RERC on AAC Alice Wong “I want to emphasize again how much of a groundbreaking event this is. I want us to take a moment & look around the room. Who is missing from the conversation? We know we will not get this 100% right—we are all evolving, & that’s how we must enter this space & work.” –@JordynBZim

Apple just announced several new iOS 18 accessibility features!

1. Eye Tracking

Powered by artificial intelligence, Eye Tracking gives users a built-in option for navigating iPad and iPhone with just their eyes. Designed for users with physical disabilities, Eye Tracking uses

Last week, Rep. Jennifer Wexton made history by being the first MoC to deliver a speech on the floor using #AAC . I talked to people who use similar apps to communicate about their thoughts about the occasion and the way media covered it. My latest 19thnews 19thnews.org/2024/05/jennif…

At 18, Jordyn Zimmerman’s world opened up when she got hold of a communication app on an iPad for the first time. She is a nonspeaking autistic woman, and hadn’t been able to use her voice to the fullest until then.

Now, she is a fierce advocate for others with disabilities.

Grateful to be able to share my story on CBS Mornings about how accessible technology such as iPad, continues to enable opportunities. It is my hope that by sharing my own journey, more people are able to gain access to the communication tools they need. cbsnews.com/video/nonspeak…

Today, with the assistance of voice to text tech due to my PSP, I spoke on the House floor in favor of my bill to rename the Purcellville post office in honor of Madeleine Albright.

Sec. Albright was a trailblazer & inspiration to countless women in public service, including me.

Can Prom be inclusive?

Anitra Rowe Schulte and I, believe it can be.

Boston College is among 20 universities - 10 public and 10 private - identified by Forbes as the 'New Ivies,' a group of ascendant schools that attract bright, talented students and are well regarded by hiring managers. bc.edu/bc-web/sites/s…

Seeking AAC users to participate in a study to learn more about their school and early adult experiences. Ages 16+. Study led by AAC users, educators, & other stakeholders. Participants will receive Amazon gift cards. Interested? Please let us know here: tinyurl.com/nvn82ask

“When we are assumed to be incapable of understanding language, no effort is then made to provide us access to robust, language-based AAC that would allow us to prove otherwise.” Jordyn Zimmerman on SLPs as communication gatekeepers, at CommunicationFIRST:

communicationfirst.org/slps-as-aac-ga… #autism

Amazing 3-part series with lisaling about caregiving launched this morning on CBS Mornings - you don’t want to miss this! Set your clocks for Part 2 tomorrow. Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait #CareCantWait #TheCareEconomy

Karen Muriuki Tania Melnyczuk Want to better understand what it means to #PresumeCompetance ? Check out Jordyn Zimmerman’s film #ThisIsNotAboutMe and learn from her ongoing work to advance the rights of #NonSpeakers

The ADA is getting an upgrade!

Websites & apps are part of everyday life for most Americans, but only 3% are accessible to people with disabilities.

A new Federal rule will soon set standards and guidelines to finally make the internet more accessible. huffpost.com/entry/justice-…

This was an incredible day! Jordyn Zimmerman came to speak with our 7th graders at STrEaM Academy & we all learned more about accessibility & respect.
Hope you see your 🫎 b4 you fly home!

Thank you!

Honored to serve the country in this capacity! 21 yrs ago, as a young disability rights lawyer, I worked at NCD.gov gaining deep appreciation for its important mission as a trusted independent disability policy advisory entity. Look fwd to continuing NCD’s policy endeavors.