Ep. 119 A Mom's Commitment to Giving a Voice to the Voiceless w/ Marianne Georgiou
Marianne Georgiou, founder of A Voice for All Foundation, discusses her journey from optometry to advocating for neurodivergent, non-speaking individuals. Her son Nicholas, who uses an AAC device, inspired her to create communication boards for playgrounds and community parks, leading to the foundation's inception. The boards, tailored for specific locations, include picture symbols and words in English and Spanish. Marianne highlights the importance of presuming competence and educating first responders and the community. The foundation has installed boards in various locations and partners…
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