NCIS New Orleans, and Fear the Walking Dead (actor who was previously independently mobile is paralyzed after an accident and uses a wheelchair) , The Good Doctor (character is an autis- tic doctor) Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist (character lost the ability to speak), and v (actor with speech and movement differences due to Cerebral Palsy) . Community Needs: Now think back to your own community. Whether you are thinking about a large city-wide community or the small com- munity within your classroom, ask yourself, what are the AT needs of those around me and what can I do to make others more aware and involved? Building Capacity in the Community: Change starts with you! • Demonstrate and model acceptance of people using AT/ AAC. • A great article regarding funding for parks and play- grounds can be found here: An Accessible Neighborhood needs Parks • If you are a therapist, consider joining your state profes- sional organization and create a special interest group for AT or AAC. º Attend AT/AAC conferences º Join AT or AAC listservs º Research AT/AAC podcasts and Blogs When we work together, build capacity for AT with the AT user, in the family, on teams, and in our communities, we will no longer feel isolated in our attempt to decrease device abandon- ment and increase independence through the use of AT. Instead, families will feel supported, our village can grow to include a larger community, and those who use AT will feel empowered and accepted. Let’s continue the discussion! We invite all to add to our It Takes A Village Padlet discussion. Use this link to join in our discussion!
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