types on her tablet while sitting on a couch with her mother who happily looks at the screen.]
CommunicationFIRST
@communicationfirst.bsky.social
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Disability-led 501(c)(3) protecting the civil rights of humans who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood.
![[Image: A disabled girl types on her tablet while sitting on a couch with her mother who happily looks at the screen.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreiammypnbhfoa4qd25pmzqhwg2custoqdglneyxeldmjtcvmeocfpi)
![[Image: A blue balloon, the words “Celebrating 7 Years!,” and the CommunicationFIRST logo and tagline: “Because communication is a human right.”]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreiaohmwocqtscw4gkl2ckgdohaejoohbcgc42i2l7lg37jmilpfk64)
![[Image: Two photos of disabled people gathered together in groups, engaging with each other. A third photo features a disabled person looking to the side while resting their hands on a cane. Below the photos are large words that say “Share your voice! Community Input Survey.” Blue, purple, and green decorative elements make up the background.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreifk2idzef7wd7t626daixbqf62pu3wgb6psdoabnmonkdisf2hjje)
![[Image: A boy smiles and waves, while holding his speech generating device and wearing a backpack.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreifxczrmbauft6rhymokagn2rch6pu5222oxcv3uasa63natjdsvm4)
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![[Image: a promotional graphic with the title "OUR RIDE AHEAD: Air Travel While Disabled" and headshots of Rosemary McDonnell-Horita, Emily Ladau, Elizabeth Dicker, and Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson. Text below reads "September 15, 4:00 pm PST/7:00pm EST, Virtual, RSVP for FREE at rideaheadfilm.com/webinars." In the bottom right corner is the text, "with support from," and a Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation logo.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreigk56l2ppvrc6r7go4uopwn3f3q2exzrejfetnsa3g7zmdge6pqlq)
![[Image: Four members of the CommunicationFIRST team gather on Zoom for a film screening. Pictured from top left to bottom right are Ren Koloni, Marrok Sedgwick, Katie Pagett, and Bre Mercier.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreiayzhcgxoerbxin6t2mbnw2esy7qs7glo45eqhkn4szdeh4gh6lay)
![[Image: A young boy wearing a mask holds up a speech generating device with the sentence, "I want family."]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreifb6c7bf2oaw3sk2szu4ofsnzssroibhduf74gvuog6w6zllydetm)
![[Image: CommunicationFIRST’s Lauren Proby smiles at the 2026 National Council on Independent Living rally while holding a sign that reads "ADA 36/We won't go back".]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreihqe7jic2mn55xwh6hxfopq4q2bfacqskgwqpv3gii6wpnof4gzle)
![[Image: Flyer titled: Community Calls on IACC to Review All Public Input Before Strategic Plan Vote. It features the logos of Autistic Self Advocacy Network, CommunicationFIRST, Autism Science Foundation, Autism Speaks, Autism Society of America, Profound Autism Alliance, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Autistic People of Color Fund, Institute for Exceptional Care, and Coalition of Autism Scientists.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreigwzc3s5oovwg2ck4qkpuxqvkdmp26fxjckoquuj5c7ruw3gwhtyq)
![[Image: Two disabled friends meet up at a restaurant. One friend holds their phone and sits at a table with menus. The other stands while using a black and gold cane.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreifz4sn65artzg2iojipc44wri5d5yaj3mhu44zf3hp3ptdiffflji)
![[Image: Defend Olmstead and integration is written in large white lettering over a blue background. Below it is the CommunicationFIRST logo and the tagline: Access. Opportunity. Justice.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreiexypw2ebtjgaug4i5zmtnwdwv6svryrq27hqx2dfndxqw3oi3mie)
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![[Image: A Deaf man standing outdoors smiles and looks at something in the distance while signing.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreier7a5s3hgrwu2z4z7amumb3r766s7rrazsz4hur23fhgmuv4nk7e)
![[Image: Photographed from behind, a young AAC user sits at a school desk with her AAC device. A teacher reading a storybook is projected onto a screen at the front of the classroom.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreico3a5babxwaxhyzs4j3nm5ebkpxbixlaiklfend375zvdhrqhcry)
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![[Image: While sharing a picnic blanket outside, a young autistic couple uses pens and notepads as AAC tools. On the left, a woman lays on her stomach and writes. On the right, a non-binary person sits and writes.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreifc2paaipvndmkkwdyu7dmp6nx65fymkcgusdh4lvjah3ejiwef6e)
![[Image: Focus group participant Juan Cobeñas sits at a desk with a letter board laying in front of him.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreicvxwhfyad6ycvhzpygnno6pul52linxz5qek2uednrulxteak5di)
![[Image: A disabled genderfluid person types on a laptop while wearing compression gloves. The hands and keyboard are the focal point.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rttsf4zrtbea47kiv56ec4vb/bafkreiegtno6bdnfybo7c7lkzpn5n6tw63ktvabsmicpmz2txj4xhd7rtm)
