Impaact_voices

05/11/2026

RSVP now to join us tomorrow with Star-Guest Speaker Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno) at our Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout.

Sharing stories. Building connection. Creating change.

🗓 May 12, 2026�⏰ 6–7 pm ET�💻 Virtual (Zoom®)

💬 Have a question for Mateo? Questions may be asked or answered during the Hangout.

👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

From classrooms to conferences, Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno) has used his voice to educate, connect, and create change.

What can attendees look forward to during our upcoming Hangout with Mateo Moreno?

Mateo will be sharing real-life experiences and insights from speaking in classrooms, conferences, schools, and communities about AAC, disability, and inclusion — along with how his speaking journey began.

What to expect:
• Real-life experiences
• Insight on communication, inclusion, and advocacy
• An opportunity to ask questions

📍ImpAACt Voices Virtual AAC Hangout
🗓 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 pm ET (3:00–4:00 pm PT)
💻 Virtual (Zoom®)

💬 Have a question for Mateo?
Submit your question when you RSVP, reply to this post, or email [email protected]

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

Tag a friend who should join us. Let’s grow a stronger community together.

[Image Description: A promotional graphic for ImpAACt Voices featuring Star-Guest Speaker Mateo Moreno. The graphic has a dark background with large text displaying Mateo Moreno’s name and a photo of Mateo smiling while holding a speech-generating device on the right side. Additional text highlights his work speaking in classrooms, conferences, and communities about AAC, disability, and inclusion. The graphic also includes event details for the Virtual AAC Hangout: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6–7 pm ET (3–4 pm PT), held virtually on Zoom®, along with a QR code for registration.]

Lance McLemore

05/07/2026

We will welcome Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno) on May 12 for our Star-Guest Speaker Series.

Ahead of the event, we asked him to share reflections on communication, inclusion, and his experiences using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Here is what he shared with us.

Question:“What is one thing that you wish more people knew or understood about AAC?”

Answer:
“I wish everyone knew how smart and capable we are.”— Mateo Moreno

Too often, AAC users are underestimated because they communicate differently. Communication method does not determine intelligence, potential, leadership, or value.

At Impaact_voices, we believe AAC users deserve to be heard, respected, included, and given equal opportunities in every area of life.

📖 Read more from Mateo’s interview: https://conta.cc/4eupGlg

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

[Image description: Black quote graphic featuring the words, “I wish everyone knew how smart and capable we are.” — Mateo Moreno. The graphic includes the ImpAACt Voices logo and green quotation marks.]

05/07/2026

Join the conversation at our upcoming Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout with Star-Guest Speaker Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno).

Mateo is a speaker, advocate, and leader making an impact in his community and beyond.

He shares his perspective on communication, disability, and inclusion in classrooms, conferences, and communities. His work reflects strong leadership and highlights what is possible when people are supported, heard, and given opportunities to lead.

“I wish everyone knew how smart and capable we are.”
— Mateo Moreno

📖 Learn more about Mateo and his work: https://conta.cc/4eupGlg

Join the conversation at our Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout.

🗓 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 pm ET (3:00–4:00 pm PT)
💻 Virtual (Zoom®)

What to expect:
• Real-life experiences and perspectives
• Insight on communication, inclusion, and advocacy
• An opportunity to ask questions

💬 Have a question for Mateo?
Submit your question when you RSVP, reply to this post, or email [email protected]

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

If you know someone who would benefit from this conversation, please share this event with them.

[Image Description: A promotional graphic for ImpAACt Voices’ May Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout featuring Star-Guest Speaker Mateo Moreno. Mateo is smiling and holding a speech-generating device, positioned on the left side against a light background. The right side displays event details on a dark background: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6–7 pm ET (3–4 pm PT), held virtually on Zoom.]

05/06/2026

From classrooms to conferences, Mateo Moreno (Mateo Manuel Moreno) has used his voice to educate, connect, and create change.

What can attendees look forward to during our upcoming Hangout with Mateo Moreno?

Mateo will be sharing real-life experiences and insights from speaking in classrooms, conferences, schools, and communities about AAC, disability, and inclusion — along with how his speaking journey began.

What to expect:
• Real-life experiences
• Insight on communication, inclusion, and advocacy
• An opportunity to ask questions

📍ImpAACt Voices Virtual AAC Hangout
🗓 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 pm ET (3:00–4:00 pm PT)
💻 Virtual (Zoom®)

💬 Have a question for Mateo?
Submit your question when you RSVP, reply to this post, or email [email protected]

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/CccHL4FcZKvvKMAq7

Tag a friend who should join us. Let’s grow a stronger community together.

[Image Description: A promotional graphic for ImpAACt Voices featuring Star-Guest Speaker Mateo Moreno. The graphic has a dark background with large text displaying Mateo Moreno’s name and a photo of Mateo smiling while holding a speech-generating device on the right side. Additional text highlights his work speaking in classrooms, conferences, and communities about AAC, disability, and inclusion. The graphic also includes event details for the Virtual AAC Hangout: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6–7 pm ET (3–4 pm PT), held virtually on Zoom®, along with a QR code for registration.]

Lance McLemore

12/31/2025

“Visible representations and community for people with speech disabilities matter.”
— Alma Silver

Alma’s reflection highlights why representation, visibility, and community matter — and why AAC user-led spaces are essential.

Through ImpAACt Voices, AAC users come together to share lived experience, build connection, and lead with confidence.

As we close out the year, your support helps keep AAC user-led programs free and accessible, empowering AAC users to lead, connect, and thrive.

Read Alma’s full reflection from our year-end reflections:
https://conta.cc/3XVK3OZ

🔗 Give the Gift of Empowerment:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign



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12/09/2025

We are grateful to share a message from Chris Klein — author, thought leader, trailblazer, and valued member of the ImpAACt Voices team. Chris is widely recognized for his leadership and for encouraging others to use their voices with confidence.

He reminds us that communication is everything and invites us to reflect on a powerful question:

“How much is your voice worth?”

Watch his message here:
👉🏼 https://youtu.be/tXjAvsxBRmc?si=GixFdjcfAu6xWZSJ

Chris also generously donated copies of his book, My Big Toe: A Story of Perseverance, to support our Gift of Empowerment campaign.

The first 25 people who give $25 or more will receive a free copy as a thank-you.

We invite you to share the Gift of Empowerment today.
👉🏼 https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

We’re grateful to Chris for sharing his voice and for the impact he makes in every space he’s in.

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A smiling man with short gray-blond hair is wearing a black polo shirt with the ImpAACt Voices logo. He is seated against a dark gray background. Below the photo, white text reads: “A Message from Chris Klein — Gift of Empowerment.” The ImpAACt Voices website URL appears at the bottom.

12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday is almost over, and we still have a way to go toward our $5,000 goal.

If you’d like to help share the Gift of Empowerment, there’s still time tonight. 💚

Make a gift here:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

12/02/2025

Today, we’re grateful to share a Giving Tuesday reflection from Lance McLemore, a respected thought leader and a core part of our ImpAACt Voices community. Lance leads, presents, and brings powerful insight into professional spaces around the world.

Lance recently presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, where he reflected on what it meant to reconnect with friends who are part of our wider AAC community. His words remind us why this work matters: creating spaces where people feel connected, supported, and empowered to lead.

Here is a moment he shared:

“It was a very nice reunion. There was plenty of good food, lively conversation, and laughter. It’s a rare opportunity to be among friends, one that I always relish.”
— Lance McLemore

Read Lance’s full reflection here:
https://conta.cc/4ixQIIz

Your support makes moments like this possible.

Our Giving Tuesday goal is $5,000 to support our free AAC user-led programs in 2026, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, the Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

If our mission speaks to you, we invite you to share the Gift of Empowerment today.

Donate here:
https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

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Thank you for supporting the AAC community.

12/02/2025

Hear From Alma This Giving Tuesday.

Today, we’re grateful to spotlight Alma Silver, a leader whose powerful vision continues to shape and strengthen our community.

Here’s what she shared:

“Over this past year, I have enjoyed becoming more involved in the AAC community by volunteering with ImpAACt Voices and attending the Closing The Gap conference.

I believe the world will change for the better once all AAC users are empowered to amplify their voices, speak their truth, and proudly claim leadership roles in every space they enter. I am excited to continue partnering with ImpAACt Voices and doing my part to help drive that change forward.”

Alma’s message reflects what ImpAACt Voices has built, and continues to strengthen with your support: community connection, leadership development, and spaces where AAC users feel valued and empowered.

Our Giving Tuesday goal is $5,000 to support our 2026 AAC user-led programs, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, the Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

Your support helps keep these free and accessible AAC user-led spaces open for our community.

💚 Give the Gift of Empowerment.
🔗 Donate at: https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

Let Your Voice Be Heard.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and community support.

At ImpAACt Voices, we believe in the power of connection and creating spaces where AAC users can lead, grow, and be heard.

Your gift today helps keep our 2026 AAC user-led programs free and accessible, including the Monthly Hangout, Chat & Check-In Hangout, Happy Hour Hangout, Star-Guest Speaker Series, and our new Family & Caregiver Series.

There are many ways to make an impact:
🖤 Create a fundraiser
🩶 Share our posts
💚 Give the Gift of Empowerment

Ready to share the Gift of Empowerment?
Donate today at https://www.impaactvoices.org/donationcampaign

Let Your Voice Be Heard.