To unlock voices, to foster friendships, and to promote lives of purpose for non speaking, minimally speaking, and/or unreliably speaking teens and adults.
Real Voices of Philadelphia is a nonprofit learning group offering education and social connection for non-speakers. Young adults who type and spell to communicate gather to practice supported communication in an educational setting that offers lots of opportunities for cross talk. Real Voices believes that dis-regulated movements (such as spinning, grabbing, flapping, lack of eye contact or facial expression, and inability to generate meaningful speech) do not in any way indicate a lack of mental acuity. We presume competence - that is, we assume that under any behaviors is a perfectly intelligent being.
Real Voices began as a dream that Owen Simons and his parents Wystan and Edward had, for a place that would be an academic and social bridge to the rest of the world. Owen was presumed intellectually disabled until May of 2018, when his voice was freed.
WHO: Shaina Harris
WHEN: Fridays Sept 15 - Oct 20
1-2pm
WHERE: 2775 Quarry Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
COST: $30 total for six classes
Each session consists of three parts: a group board game, a lesson, and a structured social period. The focus is on student communication with each other. Professional communication support will be provided by RVP.
WHO: Meghan Shupp
WHEN: Fridays Sept 15 - Oct 20
10-12pm
WHERE: 2775 Quarry Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
COST: $50 total for six classes
MNRI stands for Mustgotova Neurosensory-Motor Reflex Integration Therapy. Gather with other parents to understand the theory and practice of this useful therapy. Details TBD, please contact us if interested.
*This class is for parents and caregivers only*
WHO: Nikki and Aulton Grubb
WHEN: Tuesdays Sept 12 - Oct 17
12-1pm EST
WHERE: Zoom
CONTACT: nikgrubbs@yahoo.com
Please reach us at info@realvoicesphilly.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
There is a virtual option, just let us know in the registration email that this is your need, or reach out through our contact form to learn more.
Our staff is trained in various forms of communication, including Spelling2Communicate, Facilitated Communication and the use of AAC devices.
Yes. Email us for sibling rates.
Yes. If interested please contact us for mo
RealVoices Group Activites:
Thursdays 10-12. - Swim (and sauna) with a group at the Willow Grove YMCA, 3300 Davisville Rd, Hatboro, PA.
Wednesdays 4-4:30 - Group CrossFit at Central Bucks CrossFit - 1800 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA. $40 per month.
Wednesdays 10-10:30am - Volunteer Opportunity - at Somerton Food Bank. Meet up to buy groceries (your contribution) and to deliver them. Sommerton Interfaith Food Bank, 510 Sommerton Ave, Philadelphia, PA (off Bustleton Ave).
1800 Byberry Road. Suite 801, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006, United States
Phone and Text: 215-918-8028 Email: info@realvoicesphilly.org
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