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Selected Media and Publications

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See Us. Hear Us.: Jordyn Zimmerman

CommunicationFIRST, October, 2022

 

Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

NIH VideoCast, April, 2022 (2:27:00)

 

Nonspeakers and Human Rights

Uniquely Human, November, 2021

 

Happy Beginnings | Jordyn Zimmerman ’20 Wants to Be a Catalyst for Change

Ohio University, April, 2020

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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.

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Advocate for All

Ohio Today, August, 2018

 

Ohio Student to Receive International Award

Council for Exceptional Children, April, 2017

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Communication As A Basic Right

Medium, April, 2017

 

A Letter to my IEP Team

The Mighty, November, 2015

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Education

 

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA: December, 2021

Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Extensive Support Needs

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Ohio University, Athens, OH: May, 2020 

Bachelor of Specialized Studies in Education Policy

Minor in Communication Studies

Certificate in Law, Justice, & Culture 

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Related Experience

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The Nora Project, Remote: January 2022 - Present

Program Strategy Manager

  • Identify needs, design training, deliver content, and support the ongoing learning of educators within The Nora Project partner school network

  • Facilitate opportunities to support educators and administrators in tracking progress towards DEIA goals

  • Design and deliver basic disability inclusion training for non-educator partners such as corporations, parents, and community organizations

  • Collaborate across the organization on the design and modification of various instructional materials

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National Disability Rights Network, Washington, DC: May 2019 - August 2019

Public Policy Intern

  • Met with representatives and other officials to discuss issues pertaining to safety, education and employment

  • Attended, researched, and reported on Congressional briefings, hearings, coalition meetings, and other relevant meetings, as well as track legislation and regulatory issues

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Mentor Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School, Mentor, Ohio: July 2016 - August 2018

Summer Classroom Assistant and Art Instructor

  • Developed, adapted and instructed art lessons for 50+ students aged 5-21

  • Provided one-on-one support to students who benefited from additional guidance

  • Created visuals and task organizers to help students meet their communicative, educational, and transition-related needs

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Leadership

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CommunicationFIRST, December 2020 - Present

Board of Directors, Member, Chairperson 

  • Discuss and advocate for policy change to protect and advance the human rights of people who are unable to rely on speech alone to communicate

  • Participate in the strategic planning process and implementation

 

Ohio University Student Senate, October 2017 - April 2020

Commissioner for Minority Affairs 

  • Advocated for student interest and accessibility across campus

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Ohio University Sparkles, August 2016 - May 2020

Founder and President

  • Consulted and collaborated with university administrators, representatives and departments

  • Communicated with the officers, members, parents and the national Sparkle Effect

  • Oversaw activities and the coordination of events

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