Anne Abbott
I am an artist. I’m also president of Speaking Differently, a non-profit organization for people who use AAC. I communicate by pointing to letters and words on my communication board. I give presentations using my computer.

Ronnie Carrie
I attend Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. I use a device to communicate. Items light up on the screen and when the one I want lights up, I hit the switch that is positioned beside my head.

Barbara Collier
Editor. I am executive director of ACCPC and a consultant in AAC. I have managed a number of projects relating to social justice for people who use AAC.

Tony Diamanti
I live in Toronto. I am a disabled rights activist and a freelance writer. I communicate by spelling out words on my letter board or computer.

Darlene Jelenic
I am a mentor for youth who use AAC at the Technology Access Clinic in Hamilton. I communicate by selecting items on my device using an infrared pointer. The pointer is a tiny dot that is stuck to the bridge of my glasses. I select what I want to say on my device by aiming the pointer at the item. When I hold it on the item for a certain amount of time, the device speaks out the word.

Natalie Lefebvre
I’m from Sudbury and attend Cambrian College, where I am on the accessibility committee. I communicate by selecting words and letters on my speech-generating device.

Jason Masters
I’m a mentor for youth who use AAC at the Technology Access Clinic in Hamilton. I use a communication device that I operate with an infrared pointer attached to my glasses.

Hazel Self
Moderator. I am chair of the ACCPC board. I am also the coordinator of community services at the Gage Transition to Independent Living, Toronto.

Aaron Shelbourne
I am an advocate for people with disabilities. I communicate by looking at words on my display. The person who I’m communicating with points to words in the area I am looking at. I nod my head or use my voice when they point to the word I want to say.

Ron Sturby
I’m from Sudbury and I attend Cambrian College. I spell out words on my communication board using my left fist. In my spare time I enjoy writing and staying current on world events.