🤲 This #GivingTuesday or any time this holiday season, please consider a gift to Communication 4 ALL. https://communication4all.org/take-action/#donate 💸 Our goal is to raise $100,000 to continue working for worldwide communication access, which enables education and full participation in society.

On Saturday, Elizabeth presented to the American Student Dental Association National Leadership Conference in Chicago. Her presentation focused on inclusive practices for people with disabilities.

Durante muchos meses, el equipo de C4A ha estado trabajando con un increíble grupo de voluntarios para traducir nuestras lecciones al español. ¡Las lecciones de español ya están disponibles en C4A Academy! 🎉 https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/lessons-spanish/

For many months, the C4A team has been working with an incredible group of volunteers to translate our lessons into Spanish. Today, Spanish lessons are live on C4A Academy! 🎉 🔗 Check them out here: https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/lessons-spanish/

Communication 4 ALL Executive Director Elizabeth was delighted to give a Spotlight presentation at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association annual meeting in Miami on Saturday.

Elizabeth is presenting a spotlight session "Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication" at the Florida OT Association Annual Conference TOMORROW! 🗓️ Sat 11/1 🕐 1-2pm 📍 Florida International University, Ernest R. Graham Center, Miami https://www.flota.org/conference-registration

The C4A team had a wonderfully meaningful time at the #NorthGeorgiaAutismConference last week! #NGAC #NGAC25

Here's a little bit about Communication 4 ALL's Executive Director Elizabeth, for anyone who hasn't yet had the pleasure of meeting her! She's gearing up to present a spotlight session at the @FLOTAssn Annual Conference this weekend! https://www.flota.org/conference-registration

Calling all Florida OTs! Elizabeth will present a spotlight session "Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication" at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference in Miami on Sat. 11/1 from 1-2pm! https://www.flota.org/conference-registration

🔔 REMINDER: Elizabeth will be keynoting the North Georgia Autism Conference this Friday! Register: https://vitruvianhealth.com/event/north-georgia-autism-conference-25/ 🗓️ Friday, October 24th 📍 Dalton Convention Center (2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, GA) 🕣 Elizabeth presents from 8:30am-9:45am

Let's make sure that every person with a disability - no matter how they communicate - is heard, respected, and empowered to live a life of dignity. Sign the Communication Bill of Rights petition today!

September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On Tuesday, Annette Lizardo, President of the Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive Director, Elizabeth Bonker, for their REACH Podcast.

C4A Board Member Dan Bergmann and his father Michael directed "Inspiration in the Midst of Horror," streaming free at the Global Nonviolent Film Festival until Oct. 12! https://globalcinema.online/programs/global-nonviolent-film-festival-2025?cid=4401076&permalink=inspiration-in-the-midst-of-horror

Elizabeth will host a webinar with Nonspeakers Homeschool Support (NHS) on Wed, Oct. 1st at 7pm ET! https://nonspeakershomeschoolsupport.com/ You do NOT need to be a homeschooler to join! The call will be recorded; replays available for NHS members. NHS offers affordable monthly & yearly rates.

Our Regulation 4 ALL partner, Dr. Elizabeth Torres, is launching the Autism Renaissance Certificate program with Sensory Motor Integration Lab tomorrow! 🗓️ Wed Sept. 24 🕑 2-5pm 📍 Rutgers New Brunswick Busch Campus & Virtual https://neurodiversa.courses/courses/autism-renaissance-certificate-launch/

Communication 4 ALL Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker answering questions after her presentation at the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin. The auditorium was packed with researchers, teachers, therapists, parents, and allies. #aecongress2025

Day 3 of the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress included Elizabeth’s presentation to a packed auditorium of 500+ researchers, therapists, teachers, parents and allies. We made many connections with organizations from around the world that serve nonspeakers. #aecongress2025

Day 2 at the @autismeurope.bsky.social Congress with @asiamireland.bsky.social! We met so many activists from around the world who have a deep commitment to communication for nonspeakers. #aecongress2025

A fantastic Day 1 at the 14th @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin! Elizabeth met with Adam Harris, conference leader and Founder of @asiamireland.bsky.social and typed “Don’t forget about nonspeakers.” #aecongress2025

In Session 9, Part 2, Leon gets to make choices by expressing his opinion. He is also moving beyond facts to creative writing. Expressing an opinion and creative writing are powerful motivators. https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

In Session 9, Part 1, Leon is becoming fluent on the letter board. Judy checks with him and asks him to correct when something doesn’t make sense. Coaching open communication is an evolving process. 

Session 8, Part 2 explores openly expressing emotions. Leon shows us that a typer’s mind can wander. Judy encourages an open dialogue and probes what is going on, first with emoticons, and then with the expression of emotions in open communication.

Next up: Leon’s Case Study – Month 8. His mother, Maddy, used our C4A Academy instructional videos as guides to practice with him in short sessions every day. And what incredible progress Leon makes every month! https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

In Session 7, Part 4, Leon uses open communication to express an opinion and make a decision. For Leon, it's about his Halloween costume, and what he wants to do in the future.

In Session 7, Part 3, we see Leon’s sense of humor. Typers like to play with words and surprise you. Judy shows how to have a back-and-forth conversation where you use a typer’s answer to ask another question. This is open communication!

In Session 7, Part 2, you will see how Open communication starts small. Judy starts with an Open question with a single word answer. We are reminded to celebrate the victory of the typer making a choice when there is so much they could say. https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

In Session 7, Part 1, Leon is fully on the letterboard. Communication Partners will see how to teach typers that I DON'T KNOW is an acceptable answer. Watch the whole case study and teach your nonspeaker to type for free with C4A Academy: https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

📝 Registration is now live for the 10th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference, hosted by @vitruviancares, where Elizabeth will be keynoting! https://vitruvianhealth.com/services/anna-shaw-childrens-institute/north-georgia-autism-conference/registration/

Thank you @mcie.org for such a thoughtful and affirming interview with Elizabeth! 🎙️🔠 Listen on your favorite podcast player, or visit: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/elizabeth-bonker-empowering-nonspeakers-with-communication-and-education/ #thinkinclusive #nonspeakingautism #elizabethbonker

🎙️ New Think Inclusive episode just dropped — and it’s the season finale! Tim talks with Elizabeth Bonker about empowering nonspeaking folks who type to communicate. They dig into the silence around older typers, school support, and why communication access matters. 🔗 mcie.org/think-inclus...

In Session 6, Part 3, you see how to coach the letter board with advanced coaching methods. Judy demonstrates using tones for up and down, “All the way” & “Up, up, up,” and sing song voice coaching. 

Session 6, Part 2 shows Leon using a laminated letter board for the first time! You will see how to weave it in while using the 26-letter sensory board. Watch Leon's latest case study videos on C4A Academy: https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

We are thrilled to give you month 6 of Leon’s case study. His mother, Maddy, used our C4A Academy instructional videos as guides to practice with him in short sessions every day. What incredible progress Leon makes each month! https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

It's the moment that many of you have been waiting for: we are ready to publish the latest phases of Leon's typing journey! We are incredibly excited to be releasing more case study episodes in the coming weeks. 🔠 https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/case-studies/

We are excited to announce that our Executive Director, Elizabeth Bonker, will be the keynote presenter at the 10th Annual North Georgia Autism Conference, hosted by Anna Shaw Children's Institute. https://vitruvianhealth.com/services/anna-shaw-childrens-institute/north-georgia-autism-conference/

We applaud Steve Hartman from @cbsnews.com / @cbseveningnews.bsky.social for his beautiful story about Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaker who will attend MIT in the fall. -C4A team

C4A Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker was interviewed on The Capitol Pressroom on July 3 about the Communication Bill of Rights, a bill that unanimously passed the NY State Assembly on June 13. -C4A Team

C4A Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker will present on "Unlocking Voices: Empowering Nonspeakers with Autism Through Communication and Education" at the 14th Autism Europe Congress (#AEC2025), from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). https://autismcongress2025.org/

This 11-minute My Words Are My Voice podcast highlights the words of the typers who walked the halls in Albany advocating for the Communication Bill of Rights last month.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: We are launching C4A Network to support communication rights for nonspeakers!  Join here:

We are excited to announce that C4A Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker has been invited to present at the 14th Autism Europe Congress (AEC 2025) from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). https://autismcongress2025.org/ #autismeuropecongress #AEC2025 #AutismEurope2025

We are thrilled to tell you about the newest addition to our Buy from Typers list: Invictus Bakery! https://invictusbakery.org/

In case you missed it, our friend Aditi (@/writeaditi on Instagram) interviewed Elizabeth for her blog! Subjects range from advocacy to travel to fun and more. We think you'll enjoy their conversation. ❤️ -C4A team smallstepbigthought.blogspot.com/2025/04/lets...

🎉 UPDATE: The #CommunicationBillOfRights unanimously passed the #NYStateAssembly! We will work to pass it in the Senate next year! ❤️‍🔥 Thank you Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for sponsoring it! 📃 #nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #disability #disabilityrights

🚨 URGENT: Contact New York State lawmakers TODAY to ask them to support the Communication Bill of Rights! 📜🔠

Today on the #Disability Daily Podcast we celebrate filmmaker with #CerebralPalsy Jim LeBrecht, #Deaf actor Nyle DiMarco & the anniversary of #NonSpeaking #autistic Elizabeth Bonker’s valedictorian speech. Listen & read transcript #CripCamp #DeafPresidentNow #accessibility #a11y #Oscars #EduSky

At the ICAN Conference, Elizabeth Bonker participated on a panel with Temple Grandin. Temple discusses a Walgreens program implemented by Randy Lewis to integrate employees with disabilities described in the book No Greatness without Goodness.

At the ICAN Conference, Stacey Hoaglund, President of Autism Society of Florida, shares her experience as a parent and educational advocate.

At the @IcanConferences, Elizabeth participated with Temple Grandin on a panel discussion. Here, Temple is asked about romantic relationships. Elizabeth types her answers on the screen behind the panel.

We are still beaming about the ICAN Conference! -C4A