Education and advocacy are imperative for children with cognitive, developmental and intellectual disabilities, to reduce the risk and impact of abuse.

Voices of Change 2018 is committed to reducing the risk of abuse by educating children with disabilities and their families about:

  • Body Parts / Private Parts – Teaching Children Proper Names
  • Boundaries
  • Body Safety
  • Caring Friends
  • Consent
  • Good Pictures / Bad Pictures
  • Good Touching / Bad Touching
  • How to Be Their Own Advocate
  • How to Disclose Abuse 
  • How to begin talking to Your Child about tough topics and continue the conversation
  • Internet Safety
  • It's OK to say NO! 
  • It's OK to Tell Someone
  • Surprises vs Secrets

Keep watching our website as we introduce more characters of Evan and Gillian Says.

Narrator for Evan Says

Narrator for Evan Says • 15 Years Old • Autism & Fragile X Syndrome • Cognitive Issues • Loves his dog, Molly, his mom, stepdad and sister • Loves to sing, act & dance • Loves making people laugh and loves being center of attention • Enjoys listening to music & playing board games, and playing on his baseball and bowling team • Enjoys playing on his iPad •His favorite foods are: chicken, pizza, crab Rangoon, tacos salads, mashed potatoes, french fries, steak, cheesburgers, peas, apples, grapes, bananas and bacon • He loves being around water • Loves going to the zoo • He love watching Golden Girls and learning about Queen Elizabeth • He does not like changes in his routine or loud noises

Evan's Emotional Support Dog

Molly is Evan's emotional support dog • Ten years old • Loves Starbucks Puppuccino's • Loves her daddy • Loves treats and peanut butter • Loves to go for walks • Love to be around people • Love to give kisses • Loves getting belly rubs

Narrator for Gillian Says

16 Years Old • Downs Syndrome • Cognitive Delays • Autism • Loves steak, pizza, and chicken • Loves ice cream, French fries, yogurt and strawberries • Loves her family, dogs and cats • Loves to swim • Likes to play with socks and doctor toys • Likes Sparkle Cheerleading • Likes the theater and shows • Likes going to any zoo and aquarium as long as there are animals, she is happy! • She is anxious going to new places and experiencing new things and dislikes unfamiliar noises and sounds

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Eight Years Old • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy • Uses a gait walker at times due to low muscle tone • Loves pizza and cake • Loves people and hugs

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Seven Years Old • Sensory processing disorder • Loves everything about water • Loves science, hugs and music • Loves steak and salmon

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Myles is seven Years Old • He has Cerebral Palsy and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • He uses an upright walker due to having low muscle tone • He loves sandwiches and finger foods • Is a very loving child

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Samar is ten years old • He was born with a limb differences (left arm) • He Loves samosas • He loves his family and to go to parties • His favorite subject in school is math • He loves going to amusement parks

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Hannah is 11 years old • She is blind and nonverbal • She has cognitive and physical delays due to Shaken Baby Syndrome and uses a wheelchair •Hannah also has a Gastrostomy Tube (G tube) which is inserted through her stomach to help provide her nutrition • She loves her daddy and grandma

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Ten Years Old • Prader Willi Syndrome • Loves sports, school, candy and superheroes • Loves to play jokes on people

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Eight Years Old • Hearing impaired • Loves music, art and all foods her grandma makes

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Seven years old • Severely Autistic • Has behavior issues due to diagnosis of autism • Nonverbal • Avoids eye contact • Cognitive Challenges • Inappropriate emotional reactions • Sensory dysfunction • She loves macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, and pizza • She does not like to try new food • Afraid of loud noises

Evan and Gillian's Friend

Nine Years Old • Downs Syndrome • Cognitive Delay • Trach • G tube • Anoxic brain injury • Cerebral Palsy • Loves music, dancing and being silly, her dogs and friends

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Communication Cards for children with disabilities

Communication Cards for children with disabilities

These communication cards for children with disabilities are made available for free through our partnership with, The Mama Bear Effect, a nonprofit organization.

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