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Communication 4 ALL
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Ensuring communication access to ALL nonspeakers with Autism and other conditions worldwide. Founded by Elizabeth Bonker.

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Elizabeth is honored that her song "Things I Know" will be performed at the Flutie Foundation Stars of the Spectrum concert tomorrow (Sat 1/10 12-3pm) at the Hard Rock Cafe Orlando! Free for Autism families.

STARS of the Spectrum Orlando
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January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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🎇 Happy New Year! 🎆

As we reflect on 2025, we celebrate Communication 4 ALL’s progress. 🧵
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January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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As we wrap up a busy 2025, you might be wondering...

What difference would my gift to Communication 4 ALL make?
 
Here at C4A, we take great care to make every dollar go as far as possible. 🧵

Communication 4 ALL | Take Action
Our cardboard stencil set includes the alphabet on three stencils, a number stencil, and a large 26-letter stencil to get you started on your journey.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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"We need to change the way the world sees nonspeaking autism." -Communication 4 ALL Founder Elizabeth Bonker, a leading advocate for nonspeaking Autistic people, who types to communicate.

Thank you @autismeurope.bsky.social for amplifying the mission worldwide!
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Month 11 of Leon's Case Study has a special Moment of Mom Zen. Leon tells his mother Maddy where in New York he would like to visit, and his efforts are rewarded! Watch until the end to see where Leon and his family went 👀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40NYqZ1tlo

#nonspeakingautism
Leon Case Study | Session 11, Part 1: Writing a Poem!
In Session 11, Leon writes a poem. You will see minimal coaching from Judy.Poetry allows typers to say more with fewer words. This bird can sing! The Moment ...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Month 11 of Leon's Case Study is now live on C4A Academy! 📽️

In this session, Leon writes a poem. You will see minimal coaching from Judy. Poetry allows typers to say more with fewer words. This bird can sing! 🕊️🎶

Leon Case Study | Session 11, Part 1: Writing a Poem!
In Session 11, Leon writes a poem. You will see minimal coaching from Judy.Poetry allows typers to say more with fewer words. This bird can sing! The Moment ...
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December 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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In Session 10, Part 2, Leon tells us what music he would put on the Golden Records on NASA's Voyagers. 🛰️📀

We also discuss the hyper typer. Judy asks him what's going on, and shows breakthrough coaching. Getting a typer's excessive energy out is key.

Leon Case Study | Session 10, Part 2: The Hyper Typer
In Session 10, Part 2, we discuss the hyper typer. Judy asks him what's going on, and shows breakthrough coaching. Getting a typer's excessive energy out is ...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Month 10 of Leon’s case study is now on C4A Academy! 🎥

In Session 10 Part 1, we find out what subject Leon loves. We show a board flipping technique, and how to help your typer with initiation challenges. It takes time getting an open answer.

Leon Case Study | Session 10, Part 1: What Subject Does Leon Love?
In Session 10, Part 1, we find out: What subject does Leon love? We show a technique called board flipping, and how to help your typer with initiation challe...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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🤲 This #GivingTuesday or any time this holiday season, please consider a gift to Communication 4 ALL.

https://communication4all.org/take-action/<a href="/hashtag/donate" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#donate

💸 Our goal is to raise $100,000 to continue working for worldwide communication access, which enables education and full participation in society.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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On Saturday, Elizabeth presented to the American Student Dental Association National Leadership Conference in Chicago. Her presentation focused on inclusive practices for people with disabilities.
Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses with 3 white-fem-presenting people, ranging in age, in front of a conference projector which reads “Be the Light: Creating Compassionate and Inclusive Dental Care, ELIZABETH BONKER, Executive Director, Communication 4 ALL” with Haleon and ASDA National Leadership Conference logos on the bottom.
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Durante muchos meses, el equipo de C4A ha estado trabajando con un increíble grupo de voluntarios para traducir nuestras lecciones al español.

¡Las lecciones de español ya están disponibles en C4A Academy! 🎉

https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/lessons-spanish/
Communication 4 ALL x C4A Academy: Nuevas Lecciones en español. www.communication4all.org, C4A Academy > Lessons in Spanish
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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For many months, the C4A team has been working with an incredible group of volunteers to translate our lessons into Spanish.

Today, Spanish lessons are live on C4A Academy! 🎉

🔗 Check them out here: https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/lessons-spanish/
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November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Communication 4 ALL Executive Director Elizabeth was delighted to give a Spotlight presentation at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association annual meeting in Miami on Saturday.
Elizabeth poses by a conference poster that reads “Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication ELIZABETH BONKER SAT NOV 1 2025 1PM Elizabeth Bonker is the Executive Director of Communication 4 ALL, a nonprofit with the mission to ensure nonspeakers with autism have access to communication and education. Elizabeth is a 2022 Rollins College graduate, and her valedictorian commencement address went viral with 4 billion impressions propelling her mission onto a global stage...”
November 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Elizabeth is presenting a spotlight session "Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication" at the Florida OT Association Annual Conference TOMORROW!

🗓️ Sat 11/1
🕐 1-2pm
📍 Florida International University, Ernest R. Graham Center, Miami

https://www.flota.org/conference-registration
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October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The C4A team had a wonderfully meaningful time at the #NorthGeorgiaAutismConference last week!

#NGAC #NGAC25
Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses indoors beside a conference poster with her graduation headshot that reads “10th Annual NORTH GEORGIA AUTISM CONFERENCE Engineered FLOORS (logo), Anna Shaw Children's Institute (logo), Elizabeth Bonker, International Advocate for Nonspeakers with Autism, KEYNOTE SPEAKER.” Elizabeth holds her iPad and wears a blue blazer, colorful necklace, silver medical bracelet, and nametag lanyard. Ginnie (white woman with long dark brown hair, on left) and Elizabeth (young white woman with long brown hair, on right) pose on a conference stage with Lindsey Coker (white-fem-presenting person with dark brown wavy hair pulled back). All are wearing business clothing. Behind them is a North Georgia Autism Conference vertical poster with text overlapped in the background. Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair, poses in between two blonde white women in a conference hall. Elizabeth holds her iPad and wears a blue blazer, colorful necklace, and nametag lanyard. Bailey Proctor, on the left, wears an orange sweatshirt with a stencil letter board graphic with a Proverbs Bible quote overlaying it. The woman on the right is also wearing a typing themed t-shirt. Elizabeth, a white woman with long brown hair half-up half-down, poses in a large conference room, in which many people are seated at round tables in the blurred background behind her. She smiles determinedly, holds her iPad, and wears a blue blazer, colorful necklace, and nametag lanyard.
October 31, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Here's a little bit about Communication 4 ALL's Executive Director Elizabeth, for anyone who hasn't yet had the pleasure of meeting her!

She's gearing up to present a spotlight session at the @FLOTAssn Annual Conference this weekend!

https://www.flota.org/conference-registration
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Calling all Florida OTs!

Elizabeth will present a spotlight session "Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication" at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference in Miami on Sat. 11/1 from 1-2pm!

https://www.flota.org/conference-registration
FOTA Florida Occupational Therapy Association (logo) SPOTLIGHT SESSION Rethinking Autism: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication Elizabeth Bonker Saturday, November 1st 1:00pm-2:00pm Communication 4 ALL (logo) Occupati FOTA (logo) ANNUAL CONFERENCE & exhibit hall Saturday & Sunday NOVEMBER 1-2, 2025 Florida International University 10955 SW 15th Terrance Miami, FL 33199
October 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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🔔 REMINDER: Elizabeth will be keynoting the North Georgia Autism Conference this Friday!

Register: https://vitruvianhealth.com/event/north-georgia-autism-conference-25/

🗓️ Friday, October 24th
📍 Dalton Convention Center (2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, GA)
🕣 Elizabeth presents from 8:30am-9:45am
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October 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Let's make sure that every person with a disability - no matter how they communicate - is heard, respected, and empowered to live a life of dignity. Sign the Communication Bill of Rights petition today!

Sign the Petition
Every Person Deserves a Voice - Support the Communication Bill of Rights
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October 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On Tuesday, Annette Lizardo, President of the Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive Director, Elizabeth Bonker, for their REACH Podcast.

Nonspeakers Awareness Day: Autism Society of Florida REACH Podcast
September 30th is National Nonspeaking Awareness Day. On this day in 2025, Annette Lizardo, President of Autism Society of Florida, interviewed our Executive...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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C4A Board Member Dan Bergmann and his father Michael directed "Inspiration in the Midst of Horror," streaming free at the Global Nonviolent Film Festival until Oct. 12!

https://globalcinema.online/programs/global-nonviolent-film-festival-2025?cid=4401076&permalink=inspiration-in-the-midst-of-horror
Dan (young white man with short dark brown hair, center) sits on a bench in the shade with Michael (white man with short grey hair and glasses, left) and Howard (white man with short grey hair and facial hair, right). Dan types on a tablet that Michael holds for him, as Dan bites his nails on his other hand. Michael holds a laminated letterboard in his lap. All are wearing casual long-sleeved long-pants clothing. Bottom subtitle reads "I just had to settle for interviewing Howard on the dock."
September 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Elizabeth will host a webinar with Nonspeakers Homeschool Support (NHS) on Wed, Oct. 1st at 7pm ET!

https://nonspeakershomeschoolsupport.com/

You do NOT need to be a homeschooler to join! The call will be recorded; replays available for NHS members. NHS offers affordable monthly & yearly rates.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Our Regulation 4 ALL partner, Dr. Elizabeth Torres, is launching the Autism Renaissance Certificate program with Sensory Motor Integration Lab tomorrow!

🗓️ Wed Sept. 24
🕑 2-5pm
📍 Rutgers New Brunswick Busch Campus & Virtual

https://neurodiversa.courses/courses/autism-renaissance-certificate-launch/
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September 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Communication 4 ALL Executive Director Elizabeth Bonker answering questions after her presentation at the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin. The auditorium was packed with researchers, teachers, therapists, parents, and allies. #aecongress2025
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Day 3 of the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress included Elizabeth’s presentation to a packed auditorium of 500+ researchers, therapists, teachers, parents and allies. We made many connections with organizations from around the world that serve nonspeakers.

#aecongress2025
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September 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM