Jordyn Zimmerman
@jordynbzim
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She/Her. Accessibility Enthusiast. @ohiou & @BostonCollege. M.Ed. MBA. Constant learner. Apple Distinguished Educator. @TheNoraProject. Views my own.
Ohio, USA
Joined January 2015
Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right. Communication is a basic human right.
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Our Board Chair Jordyn Zimmerman advocates that people who need & use #AAC must be leaders & co-designers of AAC technologies. She writes about this in Impact, a journal from the Institute on Community Integration. She's featured in its 40 Big Ideas issue! https://t.co/wXOxhYk2Yd
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Reminder that in this moment especially, Buy Nothing groups are truly the epitome of community care. ❤️ #GiveWhatYouCan
#GetWhatYouNeed
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Not to be cringe, but I'm surprised I am emotional seeing the East Wing demolition. My first job in DC was interning there and I learned everything about it while giving guided tours. The beauty of the East Wing is that everyone can go there. It's America's house.
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A majority of school superintendents in Idaho report ADA violations at their schools, from inaccessible playgrounds to broken elevators, especially in rural schools. Nationwide, most schools have accessibility issues—and the ADA is rarely enforced. https://t.co/CK7xzRdIu7
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Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms. With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.
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America’s F-35 requires over 900 pounds of rare earth elements. Meanwhile, China controls roughly 70% of global mining of rare earths, 92% of refining and an astonishing 98% of magnet production, according to Goldman Sachs. For decades, China has played the long game. Beginning
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Sign up for our 10/22 webinar with Dr. Rua Mae Williams, titled "AI 101 for AAC Users:" https://t.co/gWfqRs02Zq. Rua will be joined by Board members Jordyn Zimmerman and Godfrey Nazareth to discuss potential impacts of #AI for people who need and use #AAC. [Image: Black graphic
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Inspirational and astonishing presentation by @jordynbzim on the topic of Inclusivity, Assistive Technology, and Meeting the Needs of All Learners. Thank you to the Morris Area Curriculum Network for organizing this powerful professional learning experience. #njed
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NEW: The Education Dept. layoffs continued overnight, w/ the main office in charge of special ed funding being “decimated,” as one person described. “They cut just about everyone that works with IDEA funding,” said another. “I’m not sure how these programs exist moving forward.”
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How do I say this in 280 characters? It’s an honor to be the US location spotlighted in this global success story on Apple Learning Coach. I absolutely love my job and everyone I get to work with. A dream. Education - K-12 - Apple Learning Coach - Apple
apple.com
Discover how Apple Learning Coach inspires teachers and leaders in the classroom and beyond.
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Happy World Teachers' Day! Today we celebrate the dedication of educators all around the world.
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If there's one thing we know about prop trading... it’s not just fun and games. It takes discipline, skill, and grit. But what if you didn't have to trade on hard mode? NinjaTrader Prop is a comprehensive toolkit built just for prop trading to help you perform, pass, and get
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"Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved." "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." Jane Goodall was the best of us.
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To our federally-employed friends and neighbors: if you could use a little pick-me-up this week, we’re here for you. Starting tomorrow, order any drink and enjoy a fresh-baked pastry of your choice, on the house! Just show your federal ID at the register and pick out any pastry
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The 2026 Summer Internship Application Is Now Open! 🤩 Read below to learn more, and if you think you might want to apply, register to join our webinar for interested applicants on Tuesday, October 9 from 4-5 PM ET on Zoom. Are you a disabled student (high school diploma by
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"This was the most unhinged discussion of autism that I have ever listened to. It was clear that none of the presenters knew much about autism..and nothing about the existing science:" @HelenTager
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This is not what people with autism need, experts say.
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Before you share the “new cause” of #autism tomorrow, what are you doing to actually help the autistic community today?
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Join us tomorrow for the FREE monthly Apple Education Teacher Resource Share-Out. I am excited to be sharing about ways teachers and students can use Apple’s Genmoji and Image Playground as a creativity and learning tool. https://t.co/UmuxCYrwP7
education.apple.com
In this hour-long session, hear from Apple Distinguished Educators as they showcase innovative ways to use Apple technology in the classroom and beyond to support teaching and learning.
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The journal of #AugmentativeAndAlternativeCommunication published papers from our Future of #AACResearchSummit! Nearly all of the 21 papers are authored or co-authored by someone who uses #AAC. Access these papers & watch many of the authors present here: https://t.co/L6EcsXPWFq.
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The Highway A Halloween story if you would be so inclined to read: ——————————————— Though out my week and even today, people ask how I am doing and i reply “I’m good” or “I’m doing” well. 6:07pm ———— As my day winds down, I watch my favorite YouTuber or open up TikTok then
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Tylenol was introduced in 1955. Autism was discovered in 1943.
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🙌🏼A heartfelt thank you to an amazing human being, friend, and keynote speaker @jordynbzim for sharing her incredible journey with the Brigantine staff today. 💙 Your story is always moving, inspiring, and a powerful reminder to listen, believe in possibilities, and create
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The best leaders don’t have all the answers — they cultivate a team that does. Surround yourself with people who challenge and inspire you. #trustandinspire #thespeedoftrust
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