About Speak Up

Speak Up Advisory Committee Members

An international Advisory Committee has been established with members representing a broad base of expertise in the fields of disability, augmentative communication, sex education, sexual abuse, and legal issues.

The Advisory Committee includes:

Anne Abbott, Person who uses AAC, Toronto, Ontario

Susan Balandin, University of Sydney, Australia

Diane Bryen, Temple University, USA

Pip Farrar, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Michelle Hurtubise, London Intercommunity Health Centre, London, Ontario

Kim Knox, Participation Apartments, Toronto, Ontario

Paul Marshall, Person who uses AAC, Toronto, Ontario

Elise Nakelsky, Crown Attorney, Toronto, Ontario

Dick Sobsey, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

What is Speak Up?
Who is Speak Up for?
What will Speak Up do for people who use AAC?
What is the story - why is Speak Up needed?
How does the program affect lives of people in the community?
How will Speak Up be implemented?
Speak Up Team Members
Speak Up Advisory Committee Members