Communication 4 ALL with Elizabeth Bonker

As many as 40% of people with Autism are nonspeaking — more than 30 million worldwide. Yet only a small fraction of nonspeakers have been taught how to communicate. Elizabeth Bonker is working to change this. Join us for an informative presentation on Communication 4 ALL, a nonprofit designed to ensure communication is available to all nonspeakers. Communication 4 ALL gives families and schools the resources they need to teach nonspeakers to type, free of charge, while also working to advocate and uplift non-speakers with autism who type (typers).

At today's talk, Elizabeth will discuss her journey and how her non-profit works to increase access. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This program is open to all ages.

Presenter: Elizabeth Bonker is the Executive Director of Communication 4 ALL, a nonprofit with the mission to ensure nonspeakers with autism have access to communication and education. Elizabeth learned to type to communicate when she was five years old and was mainstreamed in 1st grade. Her 2022 valedictorian commencement address at Rollins College went viral with 4 billion impressions propelling her mission onto a global stage. Elizabeth’s advocacy work includes a 2011 book, I Am in Here, and a 2022 music album. She gives keynotes around the world, and her story is featured in the documentaries SPELLERS and Understanding Autism. Elizabeth is a member of Autism Society’s Council of Advisors and Autism Society of Florida Board.

This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.

Registration requested.  To register, please visit: bernardslibrary.org/event-calendar/#/events/JuUH2iiq70/instances/vAqym1AlML/