Impaact_voices

08/20/2026

Join us today for our Virtual AAC Chat & Check-In Hangout.

Looking to connect with other AAC users? Come spend time with the ImpAACt Voices community. Members will choose the conversation topics, and we'll see where the discussion goes.

📅 Today, August 20, 2026
🕕 6:00–6:45 PM ET | 3:00–3:45 PM PT💻 Zoom

This event is for AAC users who want to connect, share experiences, and build community.

Interested in joining us? Message us for the Zoom link.

Image description: ImpAACt Voices August Virtual AAC Chat & Check-In Hangout flyer. Colorful speech bubbles and the ImpAACt Voices logo appear at the top. Text reads: “Come connect, check in, and spend time together with the IV community.” The Hangout is today, August 20, 2026, from 6–7 pm ET / 3–4 pm PT, virtually on Zoom.

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08/11/2026

Today is the day! 🎉

Join us for our August Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout featuring Star-Guest Speaker Krista Howard (Krista Howard).

Krista is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), mentor, conference presenter, advocate, mother, and lifelong AAC user.

Today, we’ll explore Building a Life Through Communication and hear from Krista about:

✨ Her personal journey
💬 Real-life experiences
💼 Building a career
🌟 Using Vocational Rehabilitation to support employment goals
🤝 Building meaningful friendships and connections

📅 Today, August 11
⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 3–4 PM PT
💻 Virtual on Zoom®

Ready to join us?
👉 Swipe through the carousel to learn more about ImpAACt Voices and how to join our Virtual AAC Monthly Hangouts.

💬 Have a question for Krista? Drop it in the comments or send us a message!

Know an AAC user who may be interested? Please share this post and invite them to join us!

Image Description: Five-slide carousel about the August Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout featuring Star-Guest Speaker Krista Howard. Slides introduce the Star-Guest Speaker Series, share information about Krista, explain how to join the Hangouts, and encourage viewers to share the event. The first slide includes a photo of Krista.

Lance McLemore Christopher Jay Klein

08/10/2026

From career and mentorship to friendships and self-advocacy, Krista Howard brings real-life experience to the conversation about communication and the life we build.

What can attendees look forward to during tomorrow’s Virtual AAC Monthly Hangout with Krista Howard?

Krista will share experiences from her personal AAC journey, building a successful career, using Vocational Rehabilitation to support her employment goals, and developing meaningful friendships and connections.

What to expect:
💬 Real-life experiences
💼 Building a successful career
🌟 Using Vocational Rehabilitation to support employment goals
🤝 Building meaningful friendships and connections
💬 An opportunity to ask Krista questions

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 pm ET | 3:00–4:00 pm PT
💻 Virtual (Zoom®)

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

📱Ready to join us? Scan the QR code on the graphic to register.

Know an AAC user who may be interested? Please share this post and invite them to join us.

Image Description: Promotional graphic featuring Star-Guest Speaker Krista Howard, pictured smiling with short blonde hair and wearing a dark blazer. The event is August 11, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM ET on Zoom. The theme is “Building a Life Through Communication.” A QR code to register is included.

08/10/2026

"Communication is for everyone.” — Krista Howard

Throughout the year, ImpAACt Voices welcomes Star-Guest Speakers to our Virtual AAC Monthly Hangouts to share their experiences, perspectives, and stories with our community

Tomorrow, we’re welcoming Krista Howard (Krista Howard) as our next ImpAACt Voices Star-Guest Speaker.

Before the Hangout, we asked Krista:

Q: What would you like the ImpAACt Voices community to know about you?

A: "I would like the ImpAACt Voices community to know that I am a passionate AAC user who believes communication is for everyone. I have used AAC since childhood, so I understand both the challenges and strengths that come with it. I am dedicated to mentoring others, modeling communication, and helping people feel confident using their voice. I bring real-life experience as both an AAC user and an SLPA, and I am committed to breaking barriers, building connections, and showing that what we model today becomes someone else’s language tomorrow."

Join us tomorrow to hear more from Krista and continue the conversation!

Join us tomorrow to hear more from Krista and continue the conversation!

Building a Life Through Communication
🗓️ August 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM ET | 3:00–4:00 PM PT🌎 Virtual on Zoom

🔗 Already part of the ImpAACt Voices community?
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/WJkqYJNiRzEVVT4h7

New to ImpAACt Voices? AAC users ages 14 and older can register here: https://forms.gle/etnJS4Un5i1tBgmw7

Image Description: Quote graphic featuring the words “Communication is for everyone” by Krista Howard, ImpAACt Voices Star-Guest Speaker. The ImpAACt Voices logo appears in the upper right.

08/10/2026

🌟 Our 2026 Star-Guest Speaker Series continues tomorrow!

Throughout the year, ImpAACt Voices welcomes leaders and changemakers to our Virtual AAC Monthly Hangouts to share their experiences, perspectives, and stories with our community.

Next up: Star-Guest Speaker Krista Howard — August 11!

Krista is a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), mentor, conference presenter, mother, and lifelong AAC user.

Tomorrow, Krista joins us for an interactive conversation exploring what it means to Build a Life Through Communication.

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 pm ET | 3:00–4:00 pm PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom®

Already part of the ImpAACt Voices community?
🔗 RSVP for the August Hangout here: https://forms.gle/BneYsqU6CSNwYMUSA

New to ImpAACt Voices?
🔗AAC users can register to join our community here: https://forms.gle/WyGzE691ZFfpWQ4z7

Know an AAC user who may be interested? Please share this with them!

Image description: ImpAACt Voices 2026 Star-Guest Speaker Series graphic featuring photos of Mateo Moreno, Krista Howard, and Mercy Haokip. Mateo spoke May 12, Krista Howard is highlighted as the next speaker on August 11, and Mercy Haokip will speak October 13. The series features conversations with leaders and changemakers and is hosted through Virtual AAC Monthly Hangouts.

06/18/2026

💬 Join us today for our Virtual AAC Chat & Check-In Hangout!

Looking to connect with other AAC users? Come spend time with the ImpAACt Voices community. Members will choose the conversation topics, and we'll see where the discussion goes.

📅 Today, Thursday, June 18�🕕 6:00–6:45 PM ET | 3:00–3:45 PM PT�💻 Zoom

This event is for AAC users who want to connect, share experiences, and build community.

Interested in joining us? Message us for the Zoom link.

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