Hi Chris, Although I am not an AAC user myself, I have Cerebral Palsy, and many of my friends with CP use some sort of AAC device to communicate. When I watch the general population interact with them, the general population often tries to fill the silence that occurs while an AAC user is typing out their response to the question they were asked. Often times, I see them try to fill it with side conversations. I understand this silence can be uncomfortably awkward for someone who is not accustomed to the time it takes for an AAC user to answer questions, but I want to thank you for demonstrating to your listing audience what it sounds like to be comfortable with the silence that happens when an AAC user is participating in a conversation! Even more than showcasing All Access Life and the amazing work Dan and Brad are doing for the community with disabilities, you showcase what it sounds like to be truly present when an individual is using AAC! You showcase what it sounds like to give individuals using AAC the dignity and respect they deserve during a conversation!
Hi Chris,
Although I am not an AAC user myself, I have Cerebral Palsy, and many of my friends with CP use some sort of AAC device to communicate. When I watch the general population interact with them, the general population often tries to fill the silence that occurs while an AAC user is typing out their response to the question they were asked. Often times, I see them try to fill it with side conversations. I understand this silence can be uncomfortably awkward for someone who is not accustomed to the time it takes for an AAC user to answer questions, but I want to thank you for demonstrating to your listing audience what it sounds like to be comfortable with the silence that happens when an AAC user is participating in a conversation! Even more than showcasing All Access Life and the amazing work Dan and Brad are doing for the community with disabilities, you showcase what it sounds like to be truly present when an individual is using AAC! You showcase what it sounds like to give individuals using AAC the dignity and respect they deserve during a conversation!