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Great communication resources, research, policy statements, guidelines related to communication in individuals with significant disabilities.

Leaving aside the gross incompetence of a medical staff that thinks the only way to communicate is by hearing and talking, this is a fascinating true story by Radiolab. Emile is locked in her body following a horrific traffic accident. Her boyfriend finally figures out how to communicate with her by spelling with his finger on her wrist.

Important report on why communication and thoughtful engagement, and not standardized disciplinary responses, ought to be more seriously considered. And why teachers are to be more fully supported in problem-solving complex kids. We had Gary in literacy camp one year--lovely kid with a warm heart. Took a girl with Down syndrome to the camp dance, looked out for others, did great with Co:Writer and Write:OutLoud.

Literacy camp for kids who use augmentative and alternative communication and the professionals who are interested in supporting their literacy learning.

Camp ALEC blog. Worth checking out for info about the literacy/AAC camp, about the Alec G. Cunningham Foundation, and more. Dates already announced for August 2016. Amazing experience for all.

Funding appeal for Rett University, nonprofit designed to improve literacy, learning, and communication outcomes for girls with Rett syndrome.

Consider what this might mean for communication technologies, writing technologies, and reading technologies. Durability, portability, flexibility, cost... Keep your eyes open.

Interesting possibility for supporting flipped instruction or providing students with guided viewing experiences. Link to or upload video, edit with comments, directions, tasks, provide links, etc. Interesting instructional possibilities. Only possible downside for instruction is that all projects are made public--that's nice for a learning community but not so great for confidentiality for clinical/classroom vids.

Mother of child with ASD tweets on life, education, communication. Lots of food for thought.

Discussion board for Angelman communication, literacy, technology.

The math, language, communication, reading, and writing online modules created by the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies for teachers of children with the most significant intellectual disabilities.

Family's struggles in trying to get appropriate educational services for their son, who has autism.

Free app that creates talking photo albums. Allows addition of text and voice recording.

Must follow if you love kids, teachers, books, and reading.

Camp ALEC 2015 in the news. Literacy and AAC camp in Grand Rapids, MI. Aug. 13-20, 2016 is the next.