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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 6d

As always, you can teach your nonspeaker to type to communicate free of charge with C4A Academy:

We are thrilled to offer Instructional Videos, Case Studies, Lessons, a Facebook group, Resources, and Support to get you started on the journey to teach your nonspeaker how to type to communicate, free of charge.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 6d

Annette closes the conversation by emphasizing that we must continue to advocate for nonspeakers not just on this day, but every day, because although a lot has happened in the last few years, there is so much more to be done. We couldn't agree more!

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 6d

During the interview, Elizabeth recalls her experiences learning to type and being mainstreamed in school, despite countless obstacles. She also discusses many of C4A's initiatives, such as C4A Academy, Regulation 4 ALL, C4A Schools, and C4A Network.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Nonspeakers Awareness Day: Autism Society of Florida REACH Podcast

September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On this day in 2025, Annette Lizardo, President of Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive...

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 9d

The documentary "Inspiration in the Midst of Horror" is a testament to Dan’s existence today and the impact of a unique Jewish museum and the history it preserves.

INSPIRATION IN THE MIDST OF HORROR - Short Documentary

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 9d

Dan's youth was "muted" until the age of 12, when he learned to type to communicate, at which point he could conceptualize many important aspects of his life with much more clarity.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 9d

The film emphasizes the exhibit's inspiration that influences Dan’s life, his personal development and growth, and the people who have been part of his journey.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 9d

In the film, Dan visits an exhibit that showcases the courageous Danish rescue of Jews during WWII at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York. Dan is fascinated by the exhibit, which parallels his experiences and goals, as someone who has faced challenges and needed help.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 9d

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

Dan (young white man with short dark brown hair, center) sits on a bench in the shade with Michael (white man with short grey hair and glasses, left) and Howard (white man with short grey hair and facial hair, right). Dan types on a tablet that Michael holds for him, as Dan bites his nails on his other hand. Michael holds a laminated letterboard in his lap. All are wearing casual long-sleeved long-pants clothing. Bottom subtitle reads "I just had to settle for interviewing Howard on the dock."

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 13d

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.

Teal background with a stencil letterboard on the left, with the letters H, N, and S highlighted, and a pencil graphic pointing to the S, followed by "Nonspeakers Homeschool Support" in black text. To the right is black text that reads "NHS Guest Speaker: ELIZABETH BONKER, Rescheduled for: Wednesday October 1st 7pm Eastern. Join NHS here: nonspeakershomeschoolsupport.com." "ELIZABETH BONKER" is yellow stencil text highlighted on a black background.

Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 15d

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 @communication4all.bsky.social · 18d

VD cont: Elizabeth types the following message, as Ginnie holds the keyboard, below the previous one: "Life goes from hopeless to hopeful with typing. You can be educated, tell your parents you love them and be a productive member of society. Please free the nonspeakers from suffering in silence."

Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 18d

Video description: Elizabeth, Ginnie, and a moderator stand behind a podium on a stage, with a projector screen to their left. A message Elizabeth previously typed, "What we have found from teaching thousands of nonspeakers is they know how to spell. Just go for it" was on the projector screen.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 18d

We are thrilled with how many organizations from around the world expressed interest in working with us to start a typing program for nonspeakers. -C4A team

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 25d

Our friend Miriam Kenny, Founder of Involve Autism, an Irish parent-led advocacy group, is very supportive of typing for nonspeakers. We will be back to continue our work with you!

#aecongress2025

Elizabeth (white woman with long brown hair) poses between Ginnie (white woman with long brown hair) on the left, and Miriam Kenny (white woman with shoulder-length brown hair) on the right. Ginnie wears a black jumpsuit, black dress shoes, and an orange Communication 4 ALL t-shirt. Elizabeth wears a white C4A t-shirt, red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. Catherine wears a jean jacket, blue-and-white plant-patterned dress, and white sneakers. All wear conference nametag lanyards.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 25d

We enjoyed meeting old friends from our 2024 Ireland advocacy tour. We were thrilled to learn that many nonspeakers are typing with C4A Academy. Thank you to our friend Catherine Lyons for coming to the conference specifically to see Elizabeth’s presentation! What a magical time!

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses with Catherine Lyons, a white woman with short red hair, on a balcony overlooking a large conference room. Catherine, on the left, wears glasses, an olive jacket, pink scarf, red purse, and grey jeans. Elizabeth, on the right, wears a white Communication 4 ALL t-shirt, red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. Both wear conference nametag lanyards.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 26d

Elizabeth’s presentation is tomorrow. May we make more allies from around the world to teach nonspeakers to type! -C4A Team

#aecongress2025

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses with Jenny Talvitie and Johannes Edenteg on a balcony overlooking a conference room. Elizabeth, on the left, wears a C4A t-shirt, red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. Jenny, in the middle, is white-fem-presenting with blonde hair, wears a black outfit, and holds a coffee cup and Elizabeth’s business card. Johannes, on the right, is dark-skinned and masc-presenting, and wears glasses, a white shirt, black vest, and tan slacks.

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses in between two people, both white-fem-presenting, in a large conference room. Elizabeth wears a white Communication 4 ALL t-shirt, red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. The person on the left wears a white blouse, blue jeans, and glasses. The person on the right wears a grey business jacket, black shirt, and black pants. All wear conference nametag lanyards.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 26d

We were told that our C4A instructional videos had saved lives from suffering in silence. That is why we are here.

#aecongress2025

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses between Anna and Mark Mallia, on a balcony overlooking a conference room. Elizabeth wears a white C4A t-shirt, red jacket, black pants, black flats, and holds her iPad. Anna, on the left, is white-fem-presenting with long brown hair, and wears a light blue paint-patterned shirt with a letter board stencil keychain on her nametag lanyard. Mark, on the right, is white-masc-presenting with short grey hair, and wears a black jacket and jeans.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 26d

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

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, smiles with Clare Alexander-Arias, a white-fem-presenting person with brown hair pulled back in front of a conference booth. Elizabeth, on the left, wears a white Communication 4 ALL t-shirt, red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. Clare, on the right, wears glasses, a maroon dot-patterned collared shirt, black cardigan, and black pants. Both wear conference nametag lanyards.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 27d

Too many other wonderful connections to list. More tomorrow!

Elizabeth presents on Saturday at 12:30pm.

#aecongress2025

Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 27d

Elizabeth was also delighted to see her friend and fellow advocate Grace Falleur who has a poster at the conference about her research.

#aecongress2025

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses with Grace Fuller, a white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, on a balcony overlooking a large conference room with many booths below. Elizabeth wears a white C4A t-shirt, a red jacket, black pants, and black flats, and holds her iPad. Grace wears a blue sweatshirt with a rainbow shooting star graphic that reads ”I understand more than you know,” black pants, and white sneakers. Both are wearing a conference nametag lanyard.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 27d

Elizabeth attended Nicolas Joncour’s presentation on independent living for nonspeakers and discussed over lunch how they could work together in France.

#aecongress2025

Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses with Nicholas Joncour, a white man with short dark brown hair, in a large conference room with a blue carpet and dozens of people sitting at tables in the background. Elizabeth wears a white Communication 4 ALL t-shirt, a red jacket, and black pants, and holds her iPad. Nicholas wears a navy long sleeved shirt, dark blue jeans, headphones, and glasses. Both are wearing a conference nametag lanyard.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · 27d

She also met with Harland Neerland, President of @autismeurope.bsky.social, and many Autism Europe staff, to see how Communication 4 ALL’s free instructional videos could be used to teach nonspeakers to type.

#aecongress2025

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