Jordyn Zimmerman
Selected Media and Publications
Jordyn Zimmerman is redefining communication as a nonspeaking advocate for disability rights
19th News, April, 2023
Episode 181: Inclusive Education for students with communication disabilities
Beyond 6 Seconds, April, 2023
See Us. Hear Us.: Jordyn Zimmerman
CommunicationFIRST, October, 2022
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
NIH VideoCast, April, 2022 (2:27:00)
Uniquely Human, November, 2021
Happy Beginnings | Jordyn Zimmerman ’20 Wants to Be a Catalyst for Change
Ohio University, April, 2020
Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate
Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate is a compilation of 45 autobiographies of extraordinary individuals who use keyboards, letter boards, and communication devices. Edited by Edlyn Pena.
Ohio Today, August, 2018
Ohio Student to Receive International Award
Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2017
Communication As A Basic Right
Medium, April, 2017
The Mighty, November, 2015
Education
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA: December, 2021
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Extensive Support Needs
Ohio University, Athens, OH: May, 2020
Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Education Policy
Minor in Communication Studies
Certificate in Law, Justice, & Culture
Experience
The Nora Project, Remote: January 2022 - Present
Program Strategy Manager
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Identify needs, design training and lead professional development for educators and learners targeted towards understanding disability as diversity with a 98% positive feedback rate
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Spearhead annual training for over 300 educators demonstrating project management and marketing skills, while achieving a continuous growth rate in sign-ups and 100% participation
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Develop accessible curriculum to help learners understand disability studies, improve empathy and friendship skills, and learn how to support each other
Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA: January 2021 - December 2022
Professional Intern
National Disability Rights Network, Washington, DC: May 2019 - August 2019
Public Policy Intern
Mentor Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School, Mentor, Ohio: July 2016 - August 2018
Summer Classroom Assistant and Art Instructor
Leadership
CommunicationFIRST, December 2020 - Present
Board of Directors, Member, Chairperson
Ohio University Student Senate, October 2017 - April 2020
Commissioner for Minority Affairs
Ohio University Sparkles, August 2016 - May 2020
Founder and President