Breaking Down Barriers: Why AAC Access is Critical for Educational Equity
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Breaking Down Barriers: Why AAC Access is Critical for Educational Equity

ByKim Zajac

Communication is more than just words—it’s the foundation of human connection, learning, and self-expression. For many K-12 students with communication disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and software represent the difference between silence and having a voice, between isolation and inclusion, between academic struggle and success. Yet across our educational system, a troubling disparity…

Tech’ing it One Step at a Time: Reflections on supporting diverse learners to thrive in a digital world
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Tech’ing it One Step at a Time: Reflections on supporting diverse learners to thrive in a digital world

ByKim Zajac

As someone who transitioned from a career in medical speech language pathology to K-12 education, I’ve witnessed firsthand the disconnect between students’ brilliant ideas and their ability to express them through traditional means. This gap is particularly evident for students with language disabilities and learning differences who have so much to contribute but lack the…