07/06/2026
Every Voice Counts: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Every July, we observe Disability Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, culture, and rights of people with disabilities. At Advent Therapy Solutions, this month means a lot to us: we believe every person deserves to be heard, no matter how they communicate.
Communication Comes in Many Forms - it isn't just talking. Our clients express themselves through spoken language, sign language, gestures, picture exchange systems, and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices. Each of these methods is a legitimate, powerful way to connect with the world, none is "less than" the others, and none should be treated as a last resort.
AAC in particular ranges from low-tech picture boards to speech-generating devices and tablet apps. For many clients, AAC isn't a fallback, it's a genuine lifeline to independence and connection. With the right AAC support, someone might order their own meal at a restaurant, crack a joke that makes the room laugh, advocate for their needs at school, or simply say "I love you" to a parent.
To support AAC users, individualized assessments that match each client's unique strengths and communication needs are important. Additionally, collaborative device selection alongside clients, families, and manufacturers to find the right fit is essential. This helps facilitate caregiver and family training so communication is supported everywhere, not just in sessions.
This July, we're proud to celebrate every communicator we work with: AAC users, sign language users, and everyone in between. However you express yourself, we see you, we hear you, and we're proud to walk beside you.
Happy Disability Pride Month, from all of us at Advent Therapy Solutions!