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Andrew & Jakob's Communication Breakthroughs
These two guys are on a mission to free more voices.
The impact communication access has had on their lives in a short time is.... in Andrew's words: Astounding. They have so much to say...
Andrew & Jakob
Two best friends have their communication breakthrough together, with Julie.
Within a year of reliable access to communication, they were on stages, sharing their story with hundreds of people.
This is a peek into that experience. Listen to them share.
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"What is life with apraxia like?"
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"Tell us about dysregulation."
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"What are loops?"
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"What was it like to walk around with all those thoughts trapped inside your head and not be able to express it?"
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"What was it like to be told you have the intelligence of a third grader at the age of 19?"
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"What does it mean when your parents take action & what difference does it make to know that they know what you are capable of?"
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"What does freedom mean to you?"
Sensorium Ex: Jakob Stars In Sensorium Ex
Jakob had his communication breakthrough in August of 2023.
Within a year he was starring in an opera!
Our director, Julie Sando, spent several weeks with Jakob, throughout the entire process of the opera.
Jakob was able to participate in unexpected ways.
NPR
Forbes
