Being nonverbal and having a computerized voice can make phone calls challenging especially with people who are not familiar with how you communicate. I typically only call my family and close friends who know to be patient while I form my messages on my computer to speak them out loud. Although it helps when I… Continue reading A Simple Voicemail Greeting Gives Me Independence
V8 Black Cherry Energy Drink
I am a typical college student. Caffeine is a must when you have to study for many hours at a time, especially those late nights when you have an exam the next day. Growing up in the 2000s, I would watch the women in my family make a pot of coffee every day. A typical… Continue reading V8 Black Cherry Energy Drink
Changing The Doctors’ Perception of Me
As I mentioned in many of my blogs, I absolutely love Morse Code! A brief summary for those who are new to following me is that I use short and long blinks to communicate when I am without my computer. This helps me in many different situations. Yesterday I was at the doctor doing an… Continue reading Changing The Doctors’ Perception of Me
Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!
Happy Mother's Day! Today we had a family gathering at my parents' house. You can feel the love in the photos! I love my mom! She is the most amazing person on earth. I am lucky to have her as my mom. Her strength and intelligence I admire! Teaching me everything she knows has shaped… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!
The New Way I Am Talking
I just wanted to share how I am talking now. The computer says every word and then it will say everything again. I absolutely love it. Before I was using this amazing feature, I would have to type everything out before I could press "speak". Quite often, the conversation would have gone onto a different… Continue reading The New Way I Am Talking
