
Reach Every Voice is a team of educators with decades of experience providing AAC instruction for nonspeaking and partially speaking autistic learners in Maryland. We offer one-on-one communication instruction, adapted grade-level curriculum, communication partner training, professional development for educators, and school consultation. Our practices draw from multiple evidence-based strategies, centered on a text-based, multimodal AAC approach that meets each learner where they are
Some communication approaches prescribe a rigid, step-by-step recipe for using their tools and instructional methods. At Reach Every Voice, we take a different path. Our practices are informed by multiple evidence-based strategies, drawing from a variety of sources to meet each learner where they are.
We know every student is unique — and most communicate in multiple and varied ways. That’s why our instruction centers on a text-based, multimodal AAC approach, empowering learners to express themselves authentically, confidently, and effectively.
Rooted Here. Reaching Further.
REV AccessAbility is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has supported text-based multimodal communication since 2017.
We strive to provide access to more training, coaching, and practice opportunities and to work to make these more affordable for all stakeholders.


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![So April begins tomorrow, and we just wanted to let you know we're going to continue to do what we always do at Reach Every Voice: continue to amplify autistic voices.
We believe in listening to ALL voices.
Check back with us throughout the month as we hold the mic up to the powerful words written by our students and community members.
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#AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptanceMonth #NonVerbalAutism #GoRedInstead #Autism #AutismParents #AutismEducators](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/658993201_1562127699249505_6099938804362943240_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=3pwl67_fBFEQ7kNvwF-WevU&_nc_oc=AdpLdM3vegCKb9vSMtmw9mks0Gtd279mRGuNnuuhXa3qJKg0hdESjri0wX-_uLkLq98&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0c7CCUWl8vfowvNxbzkpAw&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFJlFW8ObpEF8ety3fROsYbYWG_BPIvOZprNz1Q8rY_K9d6ATfFsLhkKqYQRtbm1Mi8m0xGpv9b&oh=00_Af3Y7Qt4XLyMoEM3Rw8TovU7vIEFj2i9jDG1L9IlgtW3_Q&oe=69D2BE9E)


















![“Until I learned to type my thoughts, the whole world believed my capacity to think and learn was far gone. Now that I can show otherwise my life is becoming more full.
My point is that my collection of sayings and songs has probably kept people from believing I am smart.
Until someone has a way to really communicate, take their scripts in stride and speak to them like they understand everything you say.
There's an excellent chance they do.”
- Nick Barry
#PresumeCompetence #CommunicationAccess
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![Creating content that truly supports spellers can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone.
At REV, our Lesson Library includes 300+ thoughtfully designed lessons created with accessibility and communication in mind.
Each lesson is broken into manageable chunks and paired with a photograph or illustration, along with multiple levels of questions, including:
• choices
• predictable responses (fill-in-the-blank)
• a limited range of responses
• open-ended questions
From biographies and science to history, pop culture, and more — there’s a wide range of content to support diverse learners.
We’re also continuing to grow our collection of lessons available in Spanish.
Visit the link in our profile to explore the Lesson Library, or comment below and we’ll be happy to help.
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![They see a diagnosis. We see a person.
In Ethan's powerful words, we're reminded of the vast difference between fixing, training, and dismissing versus truly seeing, supporting, and empowering.
At REV, we've spent 10 years rejecting the deficit model. We don't try to make nonspeaking autistic individuals fit into neurotypical boxes. Instead, we create environments where autonomy thrives alongside necessary support.
This dual commitment—honoring independence while providing robust assistance—is at the heart of everything we do. Because presuming competence isn't just a philosophy; it's the foundation for meaningful connection.
This understanding of the power of autonomy is at the heart of our work, and it's so important to Ethan that he pitched an entire presentation to TASH's National Conference about it. We're heading to Denver tomorrow!
"MDs see me as someone to cure. BCBAs see me as someone to train to fit a neurotypical world. SLPs see me as someone incapable of real communication. But my REV teachers see me as someone capable of having so much autonomy thought I definitely need a lot of support."
Ethan Tucker
#AutisticVoicesMatter #PresumingCompetence #NeurodiversityAffirming #AutonomyWithSupport
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