S2E1 - Part 2: AT in the community with Jessica Smith

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In Part 2 of our conversation with self-advocate and AT innovator Jessica Smith, we dive deeper into her journey beyond the award-winning First Responder Communication Board. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen!

In this episode, we cover:
Innovating with Tech: Jessica discusses her transition from low-tech boards to becoming an innovator in adapted switches and coding accessible games using MakeCode Arcade.
Career Goals: Her future aspiration to become a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and what drives that goal.
AAC Mythbusters! We wrap up the episode with our brand new game segment, challenging common misconceptions about AAC, Autism, and emergency response.

Shownotes
Game On State Arcade - https://www.gameonstate.com/
Ablenet PowerLink 4 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/powerlink-...
Boardmaker 7 - https://us.tobiidynavox.com/pages/boa...
SymbolStix Prime - https://www.n2y.com/symbolstix-prime/
Jessica Smith's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stickfortsd...
Switched Toys - https://www.switchedtoys.org/
Ablenet Blue2 - https://www.ablenetinc.com/blue2-ft/
MakeCode Arcade - https://arcade.makecode.com/

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