Augmentive and Alternative Communication (AAC) is all types of communication other than speaking.  AAC is a set of communication systems that help individuals can communicate without having physical speech. AAC is for individuals of all ages with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, apraxia, and ALS that affect their ability to speak.  Augmentative = to add to someone’s speech  Alternative = to be used instead of speech  There are two types of AAC. Low-tech AAC is a type of AAC that provides physical communication features. Examples: communication chart/board, written communication, drawing, sign language, nonverbal communication High-tech AAC is a type of AAC that provides digital communication features. Examples: iPad, a text-to-speech app, texting, emailing, AAC-based communication device.  I am a person living with cerebral palsy which left me unable to speak. I use my iPad with a text-based AAC app called Proloquo4text (high-tech AAC tool) to communicate...

My monthly diary, a compilation of my meaningful experiences from the past month, will be published on my blog on the first day of each month. Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, the monthly diary may be delayed by a day or two. Let’s delve into my new monthly diary for September 2025, which was set in my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.   My Remote Job Was Achieved  Friday, September 5 - I found out that there is something big coming at Metzcor. I am so excited to announce that I accepted the job offer from Metzcor. I will be working as a blog intern for Metzcor's CorMission which is a nonprofit organization that dedicated to providing community inclusion and job opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. They have a T-shirt printing company, a coffee shop, special events, and recreational programs. It's a flexible remote position. I finally achieved my goal of getting a remote job!! I have been fighting hard for about three years to get a remote j...