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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Chris Klein is a graduate of Hope College, and is the driving force for Clay Vessel Inc (www.clayvesseli... ), a not-for-profit resource for assistive technology. Chris was born with cerebral palsy, and uses augmentative communication to help support his work with Clay Vessel, be a Motivational Speaker, be an active member of his community and local church, and live independently in Holland, Michigan. Chris strives to live his life to the fullest.
This video was produced by Chris Klein and David McNaughton as part of the work of the AAC-RERC (aac-rerc.com ). The AAC-RERC is funded by NIDRR under grant #H133E080011.
I was mainstreamed in third grade. I was slowly mainstreamed in first and second grade, which was after I received my first AAC device at the age of 6. You are right mainstreaming helped me to get where I am now, but without my AAC device I wouldn't have been. It is my AAC device that showed everyone I had language.
What an amazing video Chris! Brought tears to my eyes to see how great of a community you have built! You are an inspiration to all! I work at harbor house ministries in Jenison mi, and I have a mutual friend named Kristi Lacey who has told me about you! I'm glad I checked out your TH-cam channel!
Absolutely amazing!
@MrToe3423 , Many thanks! The talk was well received!
Chris, your video is awesome. Were you integrated into regular classrooms in school? That can make a huge difference when it comes to people with and without disabilities forming relationships and participating in activities together. I'm also wondering if you work from home.
Hi Shannon! I was gone last week. Yes, you can use this video to do that. I think that would work well. I am going to email you too! We'll be in touch.
Hello Katile69, It is a good question. I drive my wheelchair with my right foot. I do everything with my feet and toes. I use my communication device with my toes also. That is why my nickname is MrToe. I am hoping more questions are asked.
Hi Chris, I just sent you an email. I was wondering if you'd be okay with me using this really great video for a talk introducing what AAC is to a group of research engineers here in Italy? Thanks, Shannon
great video.. how do you drive your chair?