New Direction Spelling Center

01/12/2026

At least one third of autistic people have limited or no speech. Most nonspeaking autistic people are never provided alternatives that would enable the full range of expression that speech allows, si...

11/03/2025

We were lucky enough to have Elizabeth Vosseller come to Boston! It was a fantastic weekend! We are grateful for her advice and presentations.

10/20/2025

Our Community Event with Elizabeth Vosseller is happening this Sunday! We hope to see you there!

We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Vosseller to Hopkinton High School on October 26th from 2-5pm, to talk about Spelling to Communicate. Come and learn more about how to help minimal speakers and nonspeakers develop robust communication and learn about motor coaching. Hopkinton High School Library is located at 90 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA. Please RSVP to attend. Sign up at this link or scan the QR code. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAn8XW-xLoLZ4u1yrhLjtNtLCT10j3-JtKoubMbHMGtu8OcQ/viewform

10/09/2025

Welcome to the Autism Blueprint Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Janeen Herskovitz sits down with Elizabeth Vosseller, a seasoned speech-language ...

09/30/2025

✨ Today is Nonspeaking Awareness Day ✨

At I-ASC, we believe communication is a fundamental right. For nonspeakers, that means ensuring Access, Agency, and Autonomy every step of the way.

Huan, a speller from Virginia, US shares:
"I identify with autonomy because I was trapped in stigma and diagnosis. Now that my voice is being heard I can create the life I want, just like everyone else."

Access means removing barriers so nonspeakers can communicate fully.
Agency means honoring their right to make decisions about their own lives.
Autonomy means recognizing their power to define their own path.

Nonspeakers are not defined by what they cannot say — they are defined by what they can create, inspire, and lead. We invite you to join us in amplifying what they have to say.

[image: A graphic highlighting nonspeaking awareness day. On a blue and green background is an image of a speller with dark hair, brown eyes, and a white t-shirt. Text: Nonspeaking Awareness day Sept. 30. In the bottom right corner is a letterboard and a white heart]

09/29/2025

We are excited to welcome Elizabeth Vosseller to Hopkinton High School on October 26th from 2-5pm, to talk about Spelling to Communicate. Come and learn more about how to help minimal speakers and nonspeakers develop robust communication and learn about motor coaching. Hopkinton High School Library is located at 90 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA. Please RSVP to attend. Sign up at this link or scan the QR code. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAn8XW-xLoLZ4u1yrhLjtNtLCT10j3-JtKoubMbHMGtu8OcQ/viewform

09/15/2025

We will NOT let finances be a barrier to communication!

At I-ASC, we believe every nonspeaker deserves access to communication, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we created the Speller Access Fund —to remove financial roadblocks and ensure new spellers can begin their journey with a Certified S2C Practitioner.

🌟 If you’re able, your donation makes this possible. Every dollar helps open the door to communication, connection, and belonging.
🌟 If your family needs support, you can apply for assistance. The fund is here for you.

👉 Donate or apply today: https://i-asc.org/s2c-spelling-to-communicate/speller-access-fund/

Together, we can make sure no one is left without a voice.

[image: A promotional graphic for I-ASC’s Speller Access Fund. On the left, a person in a red plaid shirt is holding a purple letterboard while another person with long hair points to it. On the right, the green I-ASC logo appears with the text “Speller Access Fund.” A blue box highlights what each speller receives: five sessions with a participating S2C Practitioner, a full set of letterboards, and two S2C workbooks. At the bottom, bold text reads: “We will NOT let finances be a barrier to accessing communication!” An image of a stencil-style letterboard is shown next to the text.]

08/26/2025

Interested in joining the Spellers & Allies Advocacy Network? Hoping to get to know us a little better?

We invite all prospective members to join us for a New Member Meeting!
Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm EST
Sunday, September 14 @ 1:30 pm EST.

Please choose one meeting time based on what works best for your schedule.

A few S&A members will be in attendance facilitating this new member meeting. This is a great opportunity for you to ask us questions, meet current and prospective members, and share about yourself to find ways you would like to get involved.

🔗 Please register at https://i-asc.org/event/sa-new-member-interest-meeting/.
We look forward to meeting you all!

[image: A photo of some of the S&A members who attended Motormorphosis on a bright green background. There is an orange sticker at the top left with text: Access, Agency, Autonomy. Image text: You're invited. S&A new member interest meeting. Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 7:00 pm ET, Sunday, Sept. 14 | 1:30 pm ET]

08/25/2025