#aac user things

the other day, at a disability meet up, someone said something about the handles on my communication device being for children. I did not really know what to say, as I was overwhelmed as is, I did not understand, and I thought I did not hear everything that was said. however, someone spoke up for me by saying that I am not a baby and to not put me down, so to speak. they also explained that the handles can help those with motor challenges. I expressed my gratitude and had a great time with them after! I wonder if the person who helped me also saw or heard that the other person just gave an awkward laugh when I tried to say something with my communication device before.

yesterday I signed thank you to a cashier and they thought I was blowing a kiss and was like " how sweet! " before they realized it was the sign for thank you. that made me smile

I found out that someone saw me last thanksgiving thought my talker was the periodic table and that I just really like the periodic table

shout out to anyone who has had their AAC device go off by mistake in a quiet room and had everyone look at them

I met another AAC user while travelling today! she and her mom were interested in my roommate / partner’s car as it is a wheelchair converted vehicle. she did not have her device on her and was she was signing ( sign language ) to her mom so I did not know she was also a high-tech AAC user at first. I signed back saying that I understood which was an exciting moment for us both I think. it was really nice for her mom to take notice of me and my talker ( and AAC device harness ) which included me in the conversation. I learned she uses TouchChat and I / my partner shared that I use Avaz.

I took an Uber by myself today for the first time ever! I had my service dog so I felt less alone. The driver said I do not do dogs. But was ok. I visitted my friend in the hospital. The hospital worker wrote on sticky notes after I used my AAC device. I thought that was silly but sweet. I tried to tell her I can understand when you talk but I was not fast enough. Seeing my friend made me feel happy and comfortable. We watched movies and caught up. They were so patient with slow talk with AAC device and sign. Had many happening s when going around the hospital buildings. Saw atherapy dog. That dog and my dog did good good. I went to the cafeteria. I had mashed potatoes oreopudding and coconut water. When I got home I felt sensitive easy overwhelmed. I still did medicine shot. Because it is Saturday. Do not like being late. Now I am watching 1 favorite tv show!