Communication First is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with communication disabilities, particularly nonspeaking individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization advocates for access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), inclusive education, and policies that ensure individuals with communication challenges can fully participate in society.
Disability civil rights, special education reform, access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), Medicaid and healthcare coverage for communication supports, inclusive education policies, and protections against discrimination and institutionalization
Foundation grants, individual donations, and philanthropic contributions
Autistic self-advocates, disability rights advocates, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) experts, and partnerships within the broader disability rights community
Non-profit organization
