EYE Am “The Non-Verbal Princess”: A Monologue by Jessica Frew

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

intermediate

Age Span:

grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist

educator
family member / caregiver

occupational therapist

special educator
speech language pathologist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 7

Description:

In this powerful monologue session, Jessica will share her journey as an AAC user, author, actress, and disability advocate. Attendees will hear how she found her voice through writing The Non-Verbal Princess, a book that redefines non-verbal identity through storytelling, and how her roles in film and TV have allowed her to break barriers in media representation. Jessica will also reflect on her experience with modeling and public speaking, offering an honest look at the challenges and triumphs of being a voice for the disability community. Participants will gain insight into the role AAC plays in building autonomy and career pathways, and leave inspired by Jessica’s resilience and vision.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least three ways AAC can support self-expression and identity development for individuals with disabilities.

• Identify two barriers faced by AAC users in professional and creative industries, and strategies to address them.

• Reflect on the impact of authentic representation in media and literature for people with complex communication needs.

Disclosures:

Jessica Frew receives fee from IRISBOND