Join us in October for a conversation with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) creator Jessica Smith, who was featured in a 6 abc Hometown heroes segment for her work with first responders.

Here is how Jessica describes herself:

“My name is Jessica Smith. I am a class of 2023 high school graduate with High Functioning Autism. I make communication boards for first responders to help them communicate with people who are non speaking. I also make adapted switches for people with fine motor issues so they can play with toys and control appliances. I work with assistive technology as well making these things and helping other state programs. I started doing these things when I was in the 9th grade and I continue to do these things and now I give presentations about these projects. Please check out my Instagram for more of my projects and events I go to.”