EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 9 MIN
A Civil Right
from My Words are My Voice: the (un) spoken words from individuals within the Autism community · host Rich Specht
In a powerfully written op-ed, former valedictorian and non-speaking autistic advocate Elizabeth Bonker demands action — not with a voice, but by tapping one letter at a time (which took hours). She calls on the NYState Senate and Disabilities Committee to release the Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities (S7792b) and bring it to a vote.1. Sign a petition we’ve setup on Change.org: https://c.org/H4cDVZbmCb2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at [email protected]. 3. Call or email the Majority Leader, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Her number is (518) 455-2715 or email [email protected]. For all you New Yorkers call or emailyour local Senator: https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator. 5. For all you outside the state call Senator Fahy anyway and leave a message. Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY Contact us: MyWordsareMyVoice.com or [email protected]
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In a powerfully written op-ed, former valedictorian and non-speaking autistic advocate Elizabeth Bonker demands action — not with a voice, but by tapping one letter at a time (which took hours). She calls on the NYState Senate and Disabilities Committee to release the Communication Bill of Rights for Individuals with Disabilities (S7792b) and bring it to a vote.1. Sign a petition we’ve setup on Change.org: https://c.org/H4cDVZbmCb2. Call or email the Committee Chair, SenatorFahy to “support bill S7792b”. Her number is (518) 455‑2225 or email her at [email protected]. 3. Call or email the Majority Leader, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Her number is (518) 455-2715 or email [email protected]. For all you New Yorkers call or emailyour local Senator: https://www.nysenate.gov/find-my-senator. 5. For all you outside the state call Senator Fahy anyway and leave a message. Podcast produced @ Caffeine Academy, West Babylon NY Contact us: MyWordsareMyVoice.com or [email protected]
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