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Vela Canada: the wise choice for people with diverse abilities to successfully transition from youth to adult in BC.
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Sandra Verhoeff
2 days ago1 min read
Documentary Trailer
The trailer for the upcoming “Every Person Deserves a Voice” is now available!!!
Sandra Verhoeff
Nov 272 min read
Pointed Poetry
"Pointed Poetry" book now available on Amazon, written by non/minimal/unreliable speakers using a letterboard to spell.
Sandra Verhoeff
Nov 247 min read
Happenings
A recap of Fall 2024 and all the happenings: Calgary, U of Calgary Documentary, Vocal Vista, Hopenstone, School friends, Cooking, and TRU!
verhoeffluke
Oct 121 min read
Inclusion
How to include non-speakers.
verhoeffluke
Sep 151 min read
Summer Reset
This summer I breathed it out on advice from my therapist. I was present with my family. I traveled. I spelled a lot. I grew in my...
Sandra Verhoeff
Aug 182 min read
Brittney
It’s a rare gem that becomes a spelling practitioner.
It takes passion, kindness, and an unwavering belief in infinite possibilities.
verhoeffluke
Aug 111 min read
Prioritizing Luke
This past year has been incredible. My life has opened up in ways I didn’t know were possible.
Sandra Verhoeff
Aug 76 min read
Motormorphosis 2024!
Motormorphosis is a conference held by / with / for spellers, CRPs, and friends of the letterboard.
Sandra Verhoeff
Jul 174 min read
Speller’s Social
On a warm summer Saturday night in Abbotsford, the British Columbia contingent of the Spellers Revolution gathered.
Sandra Verhoeff
Jun 164 min read
Research
Some people seem to want to know the “research” or “science”. Apparently, Luke’s voice isn’t enough.
Luke Verhoeff
Jun 11 min read
GoFundMe Thank You
Thank you for all you have done to support me.
Sandra Verhoeff
May 252 min read
Connections
While in Abbotsford in April, we were lucky to be able to attend a Social for non-speaking spellers and their families.
Dave Verhoeff
May 189 min read
Verhoeffs
We sat in a busy café, which was noisier than expected, so we decided to not post the video because of all the background noise. I was...
Sandra Verhoeff
May 121 min read
Spring Poem
Luke is now a frequent writer for the local Kamloops Self-Advocacy Newsletter!
Luke Verhoeff
May 41 min read
Presume Competence
Presume Competence in Non-Speaking Autistic Spellers
Luke Verhoeff
Apr 281 min read
Open Letter to Psychologists
An open letter to psychologists and those who are still misdiagnosing. We need change at every level and I believe that starts with you.
Sandra Verhoeff
Apr 252 min read
CLBC Story
Nonspeaking autistic Luke Verhoeff's "Finding My Voice" success story published in the CLBC April email newsletter!
Sandra Verhoeff
Apr 132 min read
3 Bro Convo
I was telling a friend about the awesome conversation Luke had with Eric, and a new friend Geoff... with Madison being the communication...
Luke Verhoeff
Apr 41 min read
I See You.
A welcome message from Luke to all non-speakers who are just starting their Spelling for Communication journey. You are entering a great...
Check out blogs written by Luke’s family about all the recent events that have been happening in Luke’s life.
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