What is it about?
This article explains how a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) framework can be applied to enact the recently revised Communication Bill of Rights for Persons with Severe Disabilities. After presenting the full set of rights, four rights are highlighted for deeper discussion with an emphasis on the role of families.
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Why is it important?
The Communication Bill of Rights is essential to ensure dignity and respect for people with severe disabilities.
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The ASHA website includes information about the Communication Bill of Rights and a guidance paper on its use.
Susan Bruce
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This page is a summary of: Applying the Communication Bill of Rights to Enact Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, August 2025, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
DOI: 10.1044/2025_ajslp-24-00442.
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