Validation – An Award Winning Short Film On Smiles

November 25, 2013

This uplifting, heartwarming 2007 short film, starring TJ Thyne (Bones) and Vicki Davis (I Love You, Man,) is the winner of numerous awards, including: Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int’l Film Festival (2008) Christopher & Dana Reeve Audience Award, Williamstown Film Festival Best Short Film, Sedona Int’l Film Festival Keep Smiling!   [dt_divider style=”thick” /]  

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Tracy Thresher, Facilitated Communication Master Trainer

November 25, 2013

Tracy Thresher, Master Trainer, Blogger, Advocate Location: Barre, VT Typing Since: 1990 Email: rightsrus@wcmhs.org   Tracy Thresher is a native Vermonter who lives and works in Vermont. Tracy began using Facilitated Communication in 1990 and was one of the first individuals with autism in Vermont to be introduced to it. He has presented at local,…

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Answers for Autism Helps Autistic Individuals Participate in and Contribute to Our Community

November 23, 2013

Answers for Autism is an all volunteer organization founded by parents of children with autism. Our mission is to increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum so that all individuals can participate in and contribute to our community without fear or…

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Institute on Communication and Inclusion at Syracuse University

Institute on Communication and Inclusion at Syracuse University

November 22, 2013

For almost two decades the Institute on Communication and Inclusion has been giving a voice and a means to communicate to people with disabilities who may have otherwise been living in silence or isolation. The Institute on Communication and Inclusion (ICI) conducts research and promotes support for people with disabilities to communicate in schools and…

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Jeremy Stutz

November 22, 2013

Jeremy Stutz with Laura Poorman — November 2013 [dt_divider style=”thick” /]   Jeremy began typing in 2013. Visit Jeremy’s Facebook page – must login to Facebook to view (opens in new window) Subscribe on YouTube to Follow Jeremy’s Progress (opens in new window)   [dt_divider style=”thick” /]  

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Indy's Saved BY Typing Group

Autism Group Discovers New World of Possibilities and Results!

November 22, 2013

We are autistic individuals who have no way to communicate, until someone introduced us to typing. This is our monthly reunion to share our lives with each other and those who are interested. Typing isn’t for everyone, but for us it OPENS THE WINDOW TO THE WORLD and awesomely introduces relationship at a profoundly meaningful…

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Indiana Healthcare Toolbox Helps Connect Uninsured Families to Indiana’s Public Health Insurance Programs

November 22, 2013

Indiana Healthcare Toolbox helps schools, nonprofit groups and community organizations connect uninsured families to Indiana’s public health insurance programs. The toolbox provides families and professionals information on what programs are available and who is eligible, while giving professionals the tools they need to locate and direct those families on where to apply for coverage. Visit…

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Visit AboutSpecialKids.org

“About Special Kids” Is For Questions About Special Needs Children

November 22, 2013

About Special Kids is the place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes. ASK is your connection to family support in the state of…

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Brownsburg Screening of Documentary Rescheduled for December 8; Fishers Screening Still on November 24 at 2PM

November 21, 2013

Mother Nature has forced us to reschedule the screening of Wretches & Jabberers that was to have taken place this past Sunday, so… Please join us at the Brownsburg Public Library at the rescheduled FREE screening on Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM. The Fishers FREE screening (and snacks) is still scheduled for Sunday, November 24…

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Answers for Autism Grant Check Presentation Ceremony

Grant From Answers for Autism Helps Support April 2014 Master Trainer Conference in Fishers

November 19, 2013

The Answers for Autism Grant was recently awarded to Saved By Typing to help seed-fund our Master Trainer event on April 26-27, 2014 at Hamilton Southeastern High School. Our immediate aim is to enhance the support available for Indiana nonverbal persons who might communicate, and to develop Master Trainers in Indiana. Words cannot adequately express…

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Sycamore Services Community Activity and Integration

November 19, 2013

Sycamore Services, Inc. provides community-based activities that may be combined with other program supports to improve skills that will lead to a more independent, involved life for the person receiving services. Visit Resource: Sycamore Services Community Activity and Integration (opens in new window)   [dt_divider style=”thick” /]  

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Wretches & Jabbers

FREE Screening of Documentary Film About Autistic World Travelers

November 19, 2013

Attend This Cinematic Celebration of Typers! About the Movie: In Wretches & Jabberers, two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. Determined to put a new face on autism, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, travel to Sri Lanka, Japan and Finland. At each stop, they…

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Matthew Hobson Displays His Book

Reviews of Matthew Hobson’s Book “I’m So Glad You Found Me in Here”

November 18, 2013

“Thank you to the entire Hobson family for sharing such an amazing story and for giving hope to many who thought there was none.” Gayle Bedwell “I am certain it will change many lives!” Teacher09 “Buy this book, read it, and be INSPIRED.” Robin Dotlich “WOW. What can I say? From the moment I picked…

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Matthew Hobson

November 18, 2013

Matt Hobson’s Story     [dt_divider style=”thick” /]   A Message From Matthew Hobson “When I had my book published, I only hoped that I could at least help one person have the opportunity to be ‘found.’ “Understandably, I hoped it would save a person such as myself. Locked in my body for years, I…

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John Smyth Earns Academic Letter from Brownsburg High School

John Smyth

November 17, 2013

The Cost of Silence: “I remember the sad time in Lifeskills, waiting for someone and really seeing that they would never come and find me, realizing I was trapped in a body that was a tomb, totally reaffirming and poisoning all sadness into despair. Relationships where people just stared or looked away reinforced the hopeless…

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