Hannah

Hi! My Name Is Hannah!

I’m 11 years old.

I am blind, and I don’t use spoken words to communicate. I also have cognitive and physical disabilities because I was hurt by Shaken Baby Syndrome when I was very little.

I use a wheelchair to help me get around, and I have a G tube that helps give my body the nutrition it needs.

Two of the most important people in my world are my Daddy and my grandma. I love spending time with them and knowing they are close by.

I’m one of Evan and Ava’s friends, and I have an important place in Evan Says and Ava Says, too!

I want to help people understand that someone doesn’t have to see or use spoken words to communicate when something feels good, uncomfortable, scary, or wrong.

The people who care for me may need to pay close attention to my sounds, movements, expressions, and changes in how I act. Those can all be ways I communicate.

Because I need other people to help care for my body, it is especially important that the people around me respect me, protect my boundaries, and pay attention to what I am communicating.

I may communicate differently, but I still deserve to be heard.

Love,
Hannah