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[Esther using AAC] Communication is a fundamental human right. 

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It is something every person 

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should always have access to, no matter what.

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My name is Esther Klang.  

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I am an AAC user because

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I am a quadriplegic.

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This makes it hard for me 

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to communicate and express myself orally.   

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I have shallow breathing, a tracheostomy, 

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and vocal cord paralysis. 

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I use alternative and augmentative 

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communication, also known as AAC, to 

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communicate in person and from a distance.

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People who use AAC are just 

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regular people who have jobs, 

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opinions, and beliefs of our own.

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Colleagues who use AAC can have any 

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type of job they would like. 

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I work daily as an accessibility 

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advocate and tester through the use of 

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assistive technology.

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To learn more, Tiffany and I 

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are presenting about these options

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at the Assistive Technology Industry 

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Association Conference in January

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I use Nagish in my daily life

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to help me make phone calls.

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However, today, we are excited

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to introduce Matt Sherman from Nagish.

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One final thought I will leave you with:

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People who are not vocal can 

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accomplish anything they want. 

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They can achieve greatness, happiness, and 

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contentment in their personal and 

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professional life, just like I have. 

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[Esther vocalizes] Thank you for listening.