KevinMD January 19, 2025
As a speech-language pathologist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people find their voices—sometimes literally, sometimes figuratively. Whether I’m working with children struggling to develop language, adults recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries, or older adults managing degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, the goal is always the same: to connect, to communicate, and to live fully. Communication is fundamental to being human. Yet, when it’s lost, regaining it becomes a monumental, life-defining challenge. The ability to express oneself and engage with the world is not just a skill—it is the foundation of identity, relationships, and independence.
Communication is not a privilege reserved for the able-bodied or neurotypical; it is a fundamental human right. The Communication Bill of Rights, established by...