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Travel Test
We left the boys at home for 10 days, as a "travel test". It did not go well for Luke... six weeks later he is still recovering.
Sandra Verhoeff
Mar 167 min read


Vela Canada
Vela Canada: the wise choice for people with diverse abilities to successfully transition from youth to adult in BC.
verhoeffluke
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Documentary Trailer
The trailer for the upcoming “Every Person Deserves a Voice” is now available!!!
Sandra Verhoeff
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Pointed Poetry
"Pointed Poetry" book now available on Amazon, written by non/minimal/unreliable speakers using a letterboard to spell.
Sandra Verhoeff
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Happenings
A recap of Fall 2024 and all the happenings: Calgary, U of Calgary Documentary, Vocal Vista, Hopenstone, School friends, Cooking, and TRU!
Sandra Verhoeff
Nov 24, 20247 min read


Inclusion
How to include non-speakers.
verhoeffluke
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Summer Reset
This summer I breathed it out on advice from my therapist. I was present with my family. I traveled. I spelled a lot. I grew in my...
verhoeffluke
Sep 15, 20241 min read


Brittney
It’s a rare gem that becomes a spelling practitioner.
It takes passion, kindness, and an unwavering belief in infinite possibilities.
Sandra Verhoeff
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Prioritizing Luke
This past year has been incredible. My life has opened up in ways I didn’t know were possible.
verhoeffluke
Aug 11, 20241 min read


Motormorphosis 2024!
Motormorphosis is a conference held by / with / for spellers, CRPs, and friends of the letterboard.
Sandra Verhoeff
Aug 7, 20246 min read


Speller’s Social
On a warm summer Saturday night in Abbotsford, the British Columbia contingent of the Spellers Revolution gathered.
Sandra Verhoeff
Jul 17, 20244 min read


Research
Some people seem to want to know the “research” or “science”. Apparently, Luke’s voice isn’t enough.
Sandra Verhoeff
Jun 16, 20244 min read


GoFundMe Thank You
Thank you for all you have done to support me.
Luke Verhoeff
Jun 1, 20241 min read


Connections
While in Abbotsford in April, we were lucky to be able to attend a Social for non-speaking spellers and their families.
Sandra Verhoeff
May 25, 20242 min read


Verhoeffs
We sat in a busy café, which was noisier than expected, so we decided to not post the video because of all the background noise. I was...
Dave Verhoeff
May 18, 20249 min read


Spring Poem
Luke is now a frequent writer for the local Kamloops Self-Advocacy Newsletter!
Sandra Verhoeff
May 12, 20241 min read


Presume Competence
Presume Competence in Non-Speaking Autistic Spellers
Luke Verhoeff
May 4, 20241 min read


Open Letter to Psychologists
An open letter to psychologists and those who are still misdiagnosing. We need change at every level and I believe that starts with you.
Luke Verhoeff
Apr 28, 20241 min read


CLBC Story
Nonspeaking autistic Luke Verhoeff's "Finding My Voice" success story published in the CLBC April email newsletter!
Sandra Verhoeff
Apr 25, 20242 min read


3 Bro Convo
I was telling a friend about the awesome conversation Luke had with Eric, and a new friend Geoff... with Madison being the communication...
Sandra Verhoeff
Apr 13, 20242 min read
Check out blogs written by Luke’s family about all the recent events that have been happening in Luke’s life.
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