Communication

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International AAC Awareness Month

October is International AAC Awareness Month. This year, I thought I would share a series of thoughts and prompts about using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Access The top of...

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Publications, speeches and workshops

Several people have asked recently for me to share about my accomplishments.  Below is a sort of CV including publications, speeches and workshops. It is definitely not fully comprehensive! Published...

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Who is a professional?

I find this an interesting question: Who is a professional? Am I a professional? What makes someone a professional in their own eyes and in the eyes of others? In...

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Beth and communication partner sat at desk. Beth using a stylus with an ipad to communicate. AAC Ally

Becoming an AAC ally

Allies are essential for us all, and they can come from every part of life. A great ally wants to ensure they are inclusive of you. But more than this...

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The ripple effect

First, there was Stephen Hawking, the physicist. Then came Lee Ridley, comedian, also known as ‘Lost Voice Guy’. Now we have Rob Burrow, an ex-rugby league professional and an advocate...

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The AAC Connection

Back in September 2023 a friend, Joanna Holmes (aka MummyvsAAC) and I got together to speak at the annual Communication Matters conference in Leeds.  We had met at the 2022...

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Beth Moulam at the Disability Power 100 2023 Awards in the top 10 Community Advocate category. #demand the change.

Disability Power 100

I was chuffed to make it into the Disability Power 100.  This is the annual list of the most influential disabled people in the UK. It was such an honour...

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AACademic New Year

September in England marks the return to school, colleges and higher educational establishments for a new academic year. It might feel daunting to have an AAC user in your sessions. ...

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Beth Moulam and support team. AAC user and self advocate, Woman wearing glasses and flower headband and neck garland.

Self-Advocacy

Speaking up for ourselves, so we can achieve what we want in life, is a skill everyone needs to learn, not just those of us with disabilities. At its simplest...

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