Advocacy for People with Speech Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Resources

Pamela Kennedy
January 2015
Updated and adapted from article originally published in Therapy Times.
Kennedy, P. (2011). No One to Speak for Them: Emergency Preparedness Resources for
Those with Speech Disabilities. Therapy Times, 14, 15.
This article discusses challenges and resources for people who have difficulty communicating as a result of pre-existing conditions such as cerebral palsy, Autism, and cognitive delays. Communication techniques include speech generating devices, sign language, and picture communication displays.

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