At 18, Jordyn Zimmerman’s world opened up when she got hold of a communication app on an iPad for the first time. She is a nonspeaking autistic woman, and hadn’t been able to use her voice to the fullest until then.

Now, she is a fierce advocate for others with disabilities.

Grateful to be able to share my story on CBS Mornings about how accessible technology such as iPad, continues to enable opportunities. It is my hope that by sharing my own journey, more people are able to gain access to the communication tools they need. cbsnews.com/video/nonspeak…

Today, with the assistance of voice to text tech due to my PSP, I spoke on the House floor in favor of my bill to rename the Purcellville post office in honor of Madeleine Albright.

Sec. Albright was a trailblazer & inspiration to countless women in public service, including me.

Can Prom be inclusive?

Anitra Rowe Schulte and I, believe it can be.

Boston College is among 20 universities - 10 public and 10 private - identified by Forbes as the 'New Ivies,' a group of ascendant schools that attract bright, talented students and are well regarded by hiring managers. bc.edu/bc-web/sites/s…

Seeking AAC users to participate in a study to learn more about their school and early adult experiences. Ages 16+. Study led by AAC users, educators, & other stakeholders. Participants will receive Amazon gift cards. Interested? Please let us know here: tinyurl.com/nvn82ask

“When we are assumed to be incapable of understanding language, no effort is then made to provide us access to robust, language-based AAC that would allow us to prove otherwise.” Jordyn Zimmerman on SLPs as communication gatekeepers, at CommunicationFIRST:

communicationfirst.org/slps-as-aac-ga… #autism

Amazing 3-part series with lisaling about caregiving launched this morning on CBS Mornings - you don’t want to miss this! Set your clocks for Part 2 tomorrow. Caring Across Generations #CareCantWait #CareCantWait #TheCareEconomy

Karen Muriuki Tania Melnyczuk Want to better understand what it means to #PresumeCompetance ? Check out Jordyn Zimmerman’s film #ThisIsNotAboutMe and learn from her ongoing work to advance the rights of #NonSpeakers

The ADA is getting an upgrade!

Websites & apps are part of everyday life for most Americans, but only 3% are accessible to people with disabilities.

A new Federal rule will soon set standards and guidelines to finally make the internet more accessible. huffpost.com/entry/justice-…

This was an incredible day! Jordyn Zimmerman came to speak with our 7th graders at STrEaM Academy & we all learned more about accessibility & respect.
Hope you see your 🫎 b4 you fly home!

Thank you!

Honored to serve the country in this capacity! 21 yrs ago, as a young disability rights lawyer, I worked at NCD.gov gaining deep appreciation for its important mission as a trusted independent disability policy advisory entity. Look fwd to continuing NCD’s policy endeavors.

🎙️ The newest podcast episode of The Accessible Learning Experience is now available for your listening pleasure! This episode features Jordyn Zimmerman. Check it out!

ow.ly/OuyC50RaWaH

@ JordynBZim #podcast #AEM4all #accessibility #a11y #UDL

Happened to be in a plane along the path of totality today. Science is cool!

My latest post on edutopia
Engaging Students With Challenge Based Learning edutopia.org/article/challe…

☀️🌑 The total solar eclipse is fast approaching! I created the visual below in #Keynote using built in shapes/animation to show what happens during this incredible event. I hope this inspires you to spark student creativity and reflection on April 8th! education.apple.com/story/250013561

For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun - Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She's pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilit… ift.tt/GDpJlEX

I keep reading this “voice for the voiceless” idea across my socials. I cannot stop thinking about it and what it implies. Everyone has a voice— some need access or for people to be better listeners, but we are not voiceless (only silenced).

There’s a difference.

TODAY'S MUST SEE... 'Cause negative assumptions about folks w/Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in ways that turn those (too often negative) assumptions into someone's reality. Hot damn. This is good!
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #AssumeThatICan
WARNING: Adult *&^%$#@! language.

“In my career I’ve been called too young and too old… but I’m not taking us back…I was VP to the first Black President, and I’m President to the first woman VP…I’m about a vision for the future, about possibility.” President Biden powerfully taking on ageism #SOTU2024