In all of this, one of the key points is that these devices and implementations have to be the STUDENT'S OWN CHOICE. We cannot force anyone to communicate in a way that they don't want to. It's just not fair. We cannot expect them to always want to use a wheelchair over a walker, even though they get tired walking. We cannot expect them to always wear their hearing aides especially when they get made fun of for them. We have to consider what the student wants above all else.
Another thing, along with core education and life skills, we need to teach our students how to be advocates for them selves. I'm not sure I could even be considered an advocate for myself at this point. But it is something that we need to teach our students that it is ok to ask for help, that yes, you should stand up for your wants/needs.
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