Communication is about relationships and not just choices and technology

Help Me to Fan the Flames on the Torch of Change

"To be in relationships feeds the mind and soul of people." Tracy Thresher, star of Wretches & Jabberers, December 3, 2010 blog.

http://wretchesandjabberers.org/tracy/?p=128

Wretches and Jabberers website:  Tracy's Blog

“It is with great excitement that I blog to the world today. To think how much my life has evolved from the lonely man of just a year ago to one who is spending my days involved in the community in meaningful ways. I reunited with my best friend, Kyle Moriarty, yesterday. I was nervous that he might . . . “  (click on link above to read more)

Chris Klein - Building Relationships Through the Tools of Communication

This video demonstrates the power of communication, relationships, and community--with assistance of technology, too. Thanks to Chris Klein for sharing this video and your story—and for the full open captioning!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dupabkw46Qk

Chris Klein: Building Relationships through the Tools of Communication

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“Chris Klein is a graduate of Hope College, and is the driving force for Clay Vessel Inc (http://www.clayvesselinc.org/ ), a not-for-profit resource for assistive technology. Chris was born with cerebral palsy, and uses augmentative communication to help support his work with Clay Vessel, be a Motivational Speaker, be an active member of his community and local church, and live independently in Holland, Michigan. Chris strives to live his life to the fullest."

"This video was produced by Chris Klein and David McNaughton as part of the work of the AAC-RERC (http://aac-rerc.com ). The AAC-RERC is funded by NIDRR under grant #H133E080011.”