A post about autistic non-speaker Luke Verhoeff's journey advocating for Communication Funding from Community Living BC (CLBC); including his presentation to the CLBC Board of Governors.

Luke completed his first university course, despite not having any formal K-12 education. It was so hard. Luke had severe exam anxiety....

Luke's first attempt at an essay for Thompson River's University English 1001 class on Literature and Composition.

I don't know what to call April. What I do know is you should be listening to and amplifying autistic voices. 

We left the boys at home for 10 days, as a "travel test". It did not go well for Luke... six weeks later he is still recovering.

Vela Canada: the wise choice for people with diverse abilities to successfully transition from youth to adult in BC.

The trailer for the upcoming “Every Person Deserves a Voice” is now available!!!

"Pointed Poetry" book now available on Amazon, written by non/minimal/unreliable speakers using a letterboard to spell.

A recap of Fall 2024 and all the happenings: Calgary, U of Calgary Documentary, Vocal Vista, Hopenstone, School friends, Cooking, and TRU!

How to include non-speakers. 

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...

It’s a rare gem that becomes a spelling practitioner. It takes passion, kindness, and an unwavering belief in infinite possibilities.