Speller Space

10/27/2026

❤️ **What if you had so much to say, but couldn't reliably speak the words?**

For many nonspeaking autistic individuals, this is their everyday reality.

In our newest YouTube video, **The Power of Communication**, we explore what it means to find a way to express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas when speech isn't reliable.

Inspired by a beautiful blog written by the spellers at The Speller Space, this episode shares their perspectives on communication, the challenges they face, and how learning to spell has transformed their lives.

My hope is that these videos help us see nonspeaking autism through a different lens—and recognize the incredible importance of giving everyone meaningful opportunities to communicate.

🎥 **Watch our newest episode here:** https://youtu.be/ezW64SkZZ1g

Please share with anyone who might benefit from hearing this message. ❤️

**Listen. They have a lot to say.**

What is life like when you have thoughts you want to express, but s...

10/20/2026

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06/03/2026

Communication is a human right. When gatekeepers try to take away the voices of spellers and typers- we unite and it’s beautiful! Make sure the volume is on a speller in California write the lyrics to a very powerful song.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY_EIYkNMSo/?igsh=aWFiZ2YzYXF5aTJl

05/07/2026

Study after study has called facilitated communication into question.

05/07/2026

Yes!!!

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/families-of-non-speakers-push-to-protect-their-right-to-communicate-262885957854?fbclid=IwZnRzaARpPQ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJrtZMNZ7G33c-lnKVwwIHdvcYrR_rmN5Zlo_44d3bOWZ5BH-CF2nG1IqxUQ_aem_ZLRsx6pwtALGRgHmP_TLyQ

Families of people with motor disabilities that make it difficult to speak out loud are fighting to protect a form of communication using letterboards and keyboard. But opponents say some of the methods aren't backed by science, and could lead to harm. NBC News' Vicky Nguyen reports.

04/28/2026

New York’s Communication Bill of Rights [Assembly Bill A7363C] would legally protect every person’s right to use their preferred method of communication.

Without this bill, spellers, typers, and text-based communicators can be denied their primary most effective method of AAC.

Spellers everywhere have proved what’s possible when they are given access. Now we need New York to protect that access.

Communication is a human right.

Contact House Speaker Carl Heastie to say you support The Communication Bill of Rights as written and want the Speaker to ensure it is voted on TOMORROW Wednesday, April 29th!

📧[email protected]
📞518-455-3791

04/28/2026

04/20/2026

Did you see a nonspeaker in your life learn to communicate openly with spelled communication?

We want to hear from you!

Your answers may be featured in an upcoming blog post!

Calling all allies of nonspeakers! Did you see a nonspeaker in your life learn to communicate openly with spelled communication (RPM, S2C, Supported Typing, etc.)? We want to hear from you! Your answers may be featured in an upcoming blog post. Please indicate if you would like your responses to rem...