Typing to Communicate

SUNDAY, May 6th                                                                                                          “Wretches and Jabberers”                                                                                                   Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Lecture Hall at 227 State Street, Madison              Doors Open at 1:30 p.m. and Movie starts at 2:00 p.m.                                                 Admission Donation: $10                                                                                                             Stars of movie will attend and have answer session immediately following.

Movie Information

MONDAY, May 7th                                                                                                                 Larry Bissonette and Tracy Thresher Workshop                                                                 Goodman Community Center at 149 Wabesha Street                                                             1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                                                                                  Cost: $10                                                                                                                                       RSVP by sending check by May 4th to Options in Community Living, c/o Gail Jacob, 2320 Eton Ridge, Madison, WI  53726

Larry and Tracy Workshop

For about two decades, Typing to Communicate (formerly Facilitated Communication) has given a voice to people with disabilities who may have otherwise been living in silence or isolation.

The technique promotes support for people with disabilities to communicate in schools and/or society and it represents a broadened focus….reflecting lines of research, training and public dissemination that focus on school and community inclusion, narratives of disability and ability, and disability rights.

Who can benefit?  Just about anyone who struggles to communicate by the usual means of speaking or writing, including those with Autism, Down Syndrome, CP, etc.

What’s involved?  Lots of emotional support and encouragement, physical support as needed, and access to a letter board, keyboard, or choice board.  Plus a generous dose of patience, persistence, and practice!


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