Episodes

Protect the Civil Right to Communicate With the upcoming midterm elections, we must ensure that the right to communicate for individuals with disabilities is a priority on Governor Hochul's campaign platform. Communication is a fundamental civil right—one that impacts not only New Yorkers and U.S. citizens, but people worldwide. How you can help right now: 📞 Call 518-474-8390 the Governor’s office to voice your support. ✍️ Sign the petition: https://c.org/wXD9psC7f8 Thank you for continuing to s...

NYS legislative session ends early June! Please call Gov. Hochul at 518-474-8390 and ask her to support the Communication Bill of Rights (S7792B) for individuals with disabilities. Thank you for your support!

Inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., 14-year-old Abby Newbold continues to advocate for the rights of non-speaking autistic individuals, emphasizing they deserve the human right to voice their independence. The Ask: Please reach out to Governor Hochul and leave thefollowing message “please help us to get the common bills A7363c & S7792b on the floor to be voted on”. Thank you for your support. Her phone # is 518-474- 8390. Or write 1. Website/Contact Form: www.governor.ny.gov/co...

14 year old Lucas Hahn a non-speaking autistic with level 3 autism writes a strongly pointed letter regarding this civil rights issue to NYState Senator Fahy and the members of the Disability Committee. 1. Sign a petition we’ve setup on Change.org: https://c.org/hMPyNYzFwb Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY Contact us: MyWordsareMyVoice.com or Mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com

In a powerfully written op-ed, former valedictorian and non-speaking autistic advocate Elizabeth Bonker demands action — not with a voice, but by tapping one letter at a time (which took hours). She calls on the NYState Senate and Disabilities Committee to release the Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities (S7792b) and bring it to a vote. 1. Sign a petition we’ve setup on Change.org: https://c.org/H4cDVZbmCb 2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support b...

14 year old Abby, who is non-speaking and autistic, writes a letter to remind decision-makers that the Communications Bill of Rights is greatly needed so that all within the community are treated the same as every other human being. 1. Sign a petition to support this bill (S7792b) Change.org: https://c.org/hMPyNYzFwb 2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at Fahy@nysenate.gov . 3. Call or email the Majority Leader, Se...

This is a call to action for all people to support the Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities. Please sign the petition, call or email NYState Senators. By supporting bill S7792B/A7363 C you will enhance and improve millions of lives and give the respect and dignity these individuals so very much deserve. Thank You! 1. Petition: https://c.org/LSNv28ttMb 2. Call or email the Committee Chair, Senator Fahy to“support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at...

Bryan and Ethan share their opinion on what Freedom of Speech means to them in an effort to convince not only NY State Senators but the general public of their ability to communicate. As of this posting (January 2026) they are being denied the ability to communicate based on their preference. Authors: Bryan and Ethan Statter Contact Bryan: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com or https://www.mywordsaremyvoice.com Contact Ethan Statter: @Ethan_Statter Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( IN...

Six non speaking autistic individuals share their heartfelt writings in an effort to break the sound of silence that currently exists for millions within the community. The ask is to support their right to freedom of speech. Authors: Jake, Pouya, Arjun, Gianna, Brock, and Kevin Berger Contact: Jake, Pouya, Gianna: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com or https://mywordsaremyvoice.com Contact Arjun: silenthorse26@gmail.com Contact Brock: info@reacheveryvoice.org Contact Kevin Berger: Judychinitz@mouthtohandl...

This civil rights issue for individuals with disabilities needs attention and support from the general public. Take a listen to what freedom of speech means to these autistic individuals. Authors: Ethan Tucker, Trevor Bryd, Anna, and John Contact: Ethan,Trevor, and John at ttps://reacheveryvoice.org Contact: Anna at: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com or https://mywordsaremyvoice.com Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: Matt Riley matt0714@gm...

The fight for this constitutional right continues as more non speaking autistic individuals share their views on what it means to them.

Listen to non-speaking autistic individuals as they share their thoughts on a basic and fundamental human right (Freedom of Speech). Authors: Aulton Grubbs, Richie, Gianna, Nick Barry and Miller La Foon Contact: Aulton Aulton.grubbs@gmail.com ,@aulton.grubbs on facebook and Instagram. Contact all others at: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com or https://www.mywordsaremyvoice.com/ Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: America the Beautiful by Ja...

Non speakers Luke, Elizabeth, Tyler and Trevor respond to the recent vote on the Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities.

Listen to non-speaking individuals as they play a major role influencing a Civil Rights issue at the New York State Capitol building in Albany. Authors: Elizabeth Bonker, Trevor Mason, Tyler Mason and Abby Newbold Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Podcast produced @Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: The Times They Are A-Changing by String Quartet Tribute to Bob Dylan

Five non-speaking autistic individuals share a keen perspective on what's essential to life. Authors: Danny Costello, Jake, Richie, Anna, and Alan Bruce Alexander Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com and at www.mywordsaremyvoice.com Podcast produced @Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: Emotions by BFCmusic

Listen to 8 non speaking individuals as they share a very unique perspective on one word we all desire - Peace! Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact Ryan Brunner, Nick Barry, Ethan Statter: info@reacheveryvoice.org Contact Joss, Alex, Daniele, Nick, Rocco: Judychinitz@mouthtohandlearning.com Podcast produced @Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: In Your Heart by Rovador #presumecompetence #herndonva #a...

2 non speaking individuals share their educational experiences specific to communicating on the letter board by tapping one letter at a time. Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact TJ: info@reacheveryvoice.org Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: WaveArt #presumecompetence #herndonva #autonomy #NonSpeakingDoesNotEqualNonThinking #apraxia #nonspeakers #AAC #aacacceptance #spellingtocomm...

Non speaking autistic individuals (Leah, TJ, Hannah, Bryan,& Nick) share special thoughts, feelings and emotions on very special day. Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact Leah, TJ, & Nick: info@reacheveryvoice.org Contact Hannah or Bryan: mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Podcast produced @Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music: yours truly

Listen to non-speaking autistic individuals (Alex, Ryan B, Ryan, Ethan, Richie, Luke and Jake) share the meaning of a very special day. Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact Ryan Brunner &Ethan: info@reacheveryvoice.org Contact Luke: Judychinitz@mouthtohandlearning.com Alex, Richie and Jake:mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Podcast produced @Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM )Background music: SincereGratefulness by DPmusi...

Listen to non-speaking autistic individuals (Casey, Arjun, Julian, Danny, Richie and Chris) writings as they will surly inspire you with writings on what these holidays mean to them. Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact Casey: info@reacheveryvoice.org Contact Arjun: silenthorse26@gmail.com Contact Julian: Judychinitz@mouthtohandlearning.com Contact Danny Costello: bcchamp126@gmail.com Contact Richie, Chris:mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Podcast pro...

Non speaking individuals will surly inspire many with their perspective on what the holidays mean to them. Wow and wow. Authors: Thomas, Keith, Ryan, Nick, Richie and Tyler Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice on Instagram, Facebook andmywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com To contactKeith and Tyler: Judychinitz@mouthtohandlearning.com To contactThomas and Richie: Mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com To contactRyan and Nick: info@reacheveryvoice.org Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY...

Not a letter, word or sentence is wasted as non speaking individuals write about the truth. Authors: Arjun/Luke/Alan/Joss/Rocco/Aulton Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice onInstagram, Facebook and mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com To contact Arjun: silenthorse26@gmail.com To contact Luke, Joss, Rocco: Judychinitz@mouthtohandlearning.com To contact Aulton: aulton.grubbs@gmail.com Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background music by: DHD music #presumecompetence #...

Listen to non-speaking autistic individuals writing about what the soul needs. Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice on Instagram, Facebookand mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com To contact: Nick Barry, Brock,Ethan Statter, Ethan Tucker, Casey ( info@reacheveryvoice.org ) Tocontact: Ben, Trevor or Alex Listen to Trevor’s song;The Prison of My Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAL1BuU5jRE Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, WestBabylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Backgroundmusic by: Rovador #presumecom...

Five non-speaking autistic individuals share some amazing writings tapping one letter at a time. Authors: Richie, Ethan Statter,Danny Costello, Edison, Casey Contact us: mywordsrmyvoice on Instagram, Facebookand mywordsrmyvoice@gmail.com Contact Ethan: @ethan_statter Contact Casey: ( info@reacheveryvoice.org ) Contact Edison: www.mouthtohandlearning.com Contact Danny Costello: DannyCostello@gmail.com Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY ( INFO@CAFFEINEACADEMY.COM ) Background mu...