Jordyn Zimmerman

Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right.

Join us Monday, July 28, for HHS’ Americans with Disabilities Act 35th Anniversary Celebration. Read our announcement for the livestream link: acl.gov/news-and-event… #ADA

Jordyn Zimmerman calls for “a more user-centered design approach across the board—where AAC users are not merely participants, but leaders…” Free at doi.org/10.1080/074346… @Communica1st @ISAAC_AAC @NARICInfo

We’re coming together in grief. In rage. In determination. What an incredible start to our 60 hour vigil! 🕯️ Thank you to our amazing partners, speakers, and elected leaders who continue this fight to #ProtectMedicaid together. protectmedicaidvigil.com

They don't need Medicaid. But their kids do. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

Blasko, Light, McNaughton, Williams & Zimmerman argue that ""people who need or use AAC must be leaders and co-creators in all activities that are about them or impact them" Free at @AACjourn doi.org/10.1080/074346… @Communica1st @ISAAC_AAC @NARICInfo

Check out my paper in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Journal, Beyond access: the intersecting role of AAC, literacy, and technology. doi.org/10.1080/074346…

As the former HHS Secretary, I’ve seen what happens when Medicaid is gutted. Clinics close. Doctors leave. People suffer. These aren’t abstract numbers. These are real lives at risk. We deserve better.

Please stop assuming that too many em dashes means AI written. Some of us are producing grammatically incoherent work the honest way!

Multiple Little Lobbyists families traveled to Washington, D.C., from across the country (Maggie and David traveled all the way from Alaska!) to deliver a simple message to their U.S. Senators: DO NOT CUT A SINGLE DIME OFF #Medicaid! Story via @nytimes nytimes.com/2025/06/19/us/…

I am thrilled to be included in the first-ever #ForbesAccessibility100 list that honors myself and others (many I admire so, so much) as the biggest innovators and impact-makers in Accessibility. Read more: forbes.com/lists/accessib… @Forbes

Be My Eyes is featured as App of the Day on the App Store! 🎉 What started as one idea from our founder has become a global movement, with 850k blind & low vision users and millions of volunteers. Thank you to everyone who’s helped us get here. 💙 apps.apple.com/us/story/id156…

Register now for the next CommunicationFIRST webinar on June 26: Policy Advocacy 101 for #AAC Users and Allies: bit.ly/462irN0 Featuring Jordyn Zimmerman, Bob Williams, Angelica Vega, Dean Strauss, Toby Latham, and Samuel Habib!

SCOTUS: “We hold today that ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims based on educational services should be subject to the same standards that apply in other disability discrimination contexts” - good outcome for people w/ #disabilities & #epilepsy! @EpilepsyFdn motherjones.com/politics/2025/…

Good design is accessible design. Good design is accessible design. Good design is accessible design.

the original cast of Hamilton just performed a full medley at the Tonys to honor the 10th anniversary of the show. here's the entire performance

On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy #PrideMonth!

“We’ve all been sold a con: that progress is a zero-sum game. That when women rise, men must fall. That when someone new gets a seat at the table, yours disappears … If we’re too busy blaming each other, we’ll never imagine what we could build together.” time.com/7286184/worrie…

President @JoeBiden has led with heart and persistence on cancer research and healthcare. Today, we offer him our hearts in return. Wishing him a r’fuah shleimah — a complete recovery — and holding President Biden, Dr. Biden and their family in our prayers. ❤️

Last week, we gathered with dozens of organizations across the movement for a 24-hour vigil to #ProtectMedicaid at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Quick reminder that accessibility features can be leveraged for everyone! One favorite is using Live Listen on iPhone or iPad while watching TV, increasing the volume for those that want it and also reducing sounds for people who might not (like me 🙋🏻‍♀️). #GAAD