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ImpAACt Voices is creating a movement so that people who use AAC have a major voice at the table.

An Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) user-led community that builds relationships between individuals with speech-related disabilities and their local communities.

We support, empower, and connect AAC users.

12/31/2025

“Visible representations and community for people with speech disabilities matter.”
— Alma Silver

Alma’s reflection highlights why representation, visibility, and community matter — and why AAC user-led spaces are essential.

Through ImpAACt Voices, AAC users come together to share lived experience, build connection, and lead with confidence.

As we close out the year, your support helps keep AAC user-led programs free and accessible, empowering AAC users to lead, connect, and thrive.

Read Alma’s full reflection from our year-end reflections:
https://conta.cc/3XVK3OZ

🔗 Give the Gift of Empowerment:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

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12/09/2025

We are grateful to share a message from Chris Klein — author, thought leader, trailblazer, and valued member of the ImpAACt Voices team. Chris is widely recognized for his leadership and for encouraging others to use their voices with confidence.

He reminds us that communication is everything and invites us to reflect on a powerful question:

“How much is your voice worth?”

Watch his message here:
👉🏼 https://youtu.be/tXjAvsxBRmc?si=GixFdjcfAu6xWZSJ

Chris also generously donated copies of his book, My Big Toe: A Story of Perseverance, to support our Gift of Empowerment campaign.

The first 25 people who give $25 or more will receive a free copy as a thank-you.

We invite you to share the Gift of Empowerment today.
👉🏼 https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

We’re grateful to Chris for sharing his voice and for the impact he makes in every space he’s in.

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A smiling man with short gray-blond hair is wearing a black polo shirt with the ImpAACt Voices logo. He is seated against a dark gray background. Below the photo, white text reads: “A Message from Chris Klein — Gift of Empowerment.” The ImpAACt Voices website URL appears at the bottom.

12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday is almost over, and we still have a way to go toward our $5,000 goal.

If you’d like to help share the Gift of Empowerment, there’s still time tonight. 💚

Make a gift here:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

12/02/2025

Today, we’re grateful to share a Giving Tuesday reflection from Lance McLemore, a respected thought leader and a core part of our ImpAACt Voices community. Lance leads, presents, and brings powerful insight into professional spaces around the world.

Lance recently presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, where he reflected on what it meant to reconnect with friends who are part of our wider AAC community. His words remind us why this work matters: creating spaces where people feel connected, supported, and empowered to lead.

Here is a moment he shared:

“It was a very nice reunion. There was plenty of good food, lively conversation, and laughter. It’s a rare opportunity to be among friends, one that I always relish.”
— Lance McLemore

Read Lance’s full reflection here:
https://conta.cc/4ixQIIz

Your support makes moments like this possible.

Our Giving Tuesday goal is $5,000 to support our free AAC user-led programs in 2026, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, the Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

If our mission speaks to you, we invite you to share the Gift of Empowerment today.

Donate here:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

🖤 Donate
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🩶 Share this post

Thank you for supporting the AAC community.

12/02/2025

Hear From Alma This Giving Tuesday.

Today, we’re grateful to spotlight Alma Silver, a leader whose powerful vision continues to shape and strengthen our community.

Here’s what she shared:

“Over this past year, I have enjoyed becoming more involved in the AAC community by volunteering with ImpAACt Voices and attending the Closing The Gap conference.

I believe the world will change for the better once all AAC users are empowered to amplify their voices, speak their truth, and proudly claim leadership roles in every space they enter. I am excited to continue partnering with ImpAACt Voices and doing my part to help drive that change forward.”

Alma’s message reflects what ImpAACt Voices has built, and continues to strengthen with your support: community connection, leadership development, and spaces where AAC users feel valued and empowered.

Our Giving Tuesday goal is $5,000 to support our 2026 AAC user-led programs, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, the Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

Your support helps keep these free and accessible AAC user-led spaces open for our community.

💚 Give the Gift of Empowerment.
🔗 Donate at: https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

Let Your Voice Be Heard.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and community support.

At ImpAACt Voices, we believe in the power of connection and creating spaces where AAC users can lead, grow, and be heard.

Your gift today helps keep our 2026 AAC user-led programs free and accessible, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

There are many ways to make an impact:
🖤 Create a fundraiser
🩶 Share our posts
💚 Give the Gift of Empowerment

Ready to share the Gift of Empowerment?
Donate today at https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

Let Your Voice Be Heard.

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity where people come together to support the causes they believe in.

We are working to raise $5,000 to fully fund our 2026 virtual programs, including:

• Monthly Hangout
• Chat & Check-In Hangout
• Happy Hour Hangout
• Star-Guest Speaker Series
• Family & Caregiver Virtual Hangout

Your support helps keep these free and accessible AAC user-led spaces open for our community.

Every gift makes an impact.

We invite you to join us tomorrow as we share the Gift of Empowerment. 🖤

Link is in the comments.

11/28/2025

4 days until .�
Giving Tuesday is this coming Tuesday, December 2. It is a global day of generosity where people come together to support the causes they believe in.

Your Giving Tuesday contribution supports AAC user-led events, community connection, and meaningful opportunities for empowerment.

ImpAACt Voices is inviting you to consider supporting our work this Giving Tuesday.

Here are ways you can get involved:

🖤 Beginning December 2, you can support ImpAACt Voices through the donate button or on our website. Whether it is $5 or $5000, every gift helps.

💚 You can also start a social media fundraiser for ImpAACt Voices and invite your network to contribute.

🩶 And you can help us by sharing our posts to spread the word.

Please mark your calendar.

Link: https://www.impaactvoices.org/donate

11/19/2025

It’s Our 5th Birthday!

What started in 2020 as an idea of creating a space where AAC users can connect, build friendships, and lead together—has grown into a community all its own.

Over the past five years, we’ve brought together hundreds of AAC users, families, professionals, and community allies through AAC user-led community events and Hangouts. Together, we’ve built a place where AAC users can share experiences, strengthen communication, and know they are not alone.

A big thank you to the volunteers who show up month after month to keep this community thriving, and to each of you who support ImpAACt Voices and help this AAC user-led community grow.

If you’d like to celebrate with us, consider giving a birthday gift of any amount. Your support helps keep ImpAACt Voices strong and growing.

Give a gift here: https://www.impaactvoices.org/donate

🖤 Let Your Voice Be Heard.

09/09/2025

✨ Join the Conversation! ✨

September Virtual AAC Hangout

We’re bringing the AAC community together for an evening of connection, empowerment, and shared experiences.

We’re excited to welcome Star-Guest Speaker Sabrina London — advocate, award-winner, and changemaker.

📆 Tuesday, September 9
⏰ 6–7 pm ET | 3–4 pm PT
💻 On Zoom®

🔗 AAC users, comment “Link” and we’ll send you the Zoom link.

📣 Tag a friend who should join us — let’s grow a stronger AAC community together!

04/12/2025

✨Meet the ImpAACt Voices Team—Action Figure Edition!

They may be mini, but their impact is mighty.

They remind us that AAC users don’t just belong—we lead, we empower and we break barriers.

Drop a 💚 if you’re proud to be part of the AAC community.

02/10/2025

We’re thrilled that Abigail Brown (Abigail Brown - Encourager) author of Unstuck, will be joining our February Virtual Hangout tomorrow.

is a powerful journey of resilience while living with dystonia, and we want to support Abigail in sharing her story with the world!

Event Details:

📆 Tuesday, February 11

⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET

📍Virtual ( via Zoom

Let’s spread the word!

✔️Share this post with your friends, family and community.

✔️Consider donating a copy to your local library.

✔️Already bought it? Leave a review and help amplify her voice.

Get your copy here:
https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Unstuck/Abigail-Brown/9798991152808?id=9383376238325

Come connect with Abigail and others in the AAC community. Who’s joining us?

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https://www.impaactvoices.org/

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