About Us
Our Mission
What We Offer
What We Offer
To unlock voices, to foster friendships, and to promote lives of purpose for non speaking, minimally speaking and/or unreliably speaking teens and adults.
What We Offer
What We Offer
What We Offer
Real Voices of Philadelphia is a nonprofit learning group offering education and social connection for non-speakers. Young adults who type and spell to communicate gather to practice supported communication in an educational setting that offers lots of opportunities for cross talk.
Real Voices believes that dis-regulated movement (such as
Real Voices of Philadelphia is a nonprofit learning group offering education and social connection for non-speakers. Young adults who type and spell to communicate gather to practice supported communication in an educational setting that offers lots of opportunities for cross talk.
Real Voices believes that dis-regulated movement (such as spinning, grabbing, flapping, lack of eye contact or facial expression, and inability to generate meaningful speech) do not in any way indicate a lack of mental acuity. We presume competence - that is we assume that under any behaviors is a perfectly intelligent being.
Our Story
What We Offer
Our Story
Real Voices began as a dream that Owen Simons and his parents Wystan and Edward had, for a place that would be an academic and social bridge to the rest of the world. Owen was presumed intellectually disabled until May of 2018, when his voice was freed.
Contact Us Today!
We look forward to connecting with you!
For questions or to register for a course fill out the email us section below. Register now for Spring Sessions!
Real Voices of Philadelphia
1800 Byberry Road, Attn. Edward Simons Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006, United States
Hours
Today | Closed |
Course Information
SPRING SESSIONS - I, II, and III
When:
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS
Spring Session I:
March 8-31
Spring Session II:
Apr 12-May 5
Spring Session III:
May 10 -June 2
What:
Each Session is 4 two-hour classes led by an S2C certified and FC trained, and degreed teacher, Meghan Shupp.
Friday Sessions 10am - 12 :
I. Solar system and Growing Food,
II. Microscopic Life and Dance,
III. Art History and Painting.
Wednesday Sessions 1:30 - 3:00:
I, II, III (3 sessions) spans American History and Human Biology.
COST:
$200 per Session (4 Fridays, OR 4 Wednesdays)
$375 for 2 Sessions (8 classes)
$500 for 3 Sessions (12 classes)
All fees due in advance, before first class, and are nonrefundable. In cases of illness, contact teacher.
Sibling discounts also available.
FAQs
Q: Do we have to attend in person or is there a virtual option?
A: There is a virtual option, just let us know in the registration email that this is your need.
Q: Are there sibling discounts?
A: Yes! Email us for sibling rates.
Q: What happens if we miss a class?
A: Don’t worry! the material for that day can be emailed to you.
Q: What if we are new to supported communication?
A:Our teacher is prepared to scaffold the communication experience, to fit each student’s individual needs.
MORE ACTIVITIES TO KNOW ABOUT
RealVoices Group Activites:
APRIL 30TH, 7pm - MOVIE SCREENING! RVP hosts "SPELLERS the MOVIE" at Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Road, Bryn Athyn PA, 19009. For Tickets: www.kinema.com/events/spellers-qumxbu
Thursdays 10-12. - Swim (and sauna?) with a group at the Willow Grove YMCA, 3300 Davisville Rd, Hatboro, PA.
Wednesdays 4-4:30 - Group CrossFit at Central Bucks CrossFit - 1800 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA. $40 per month.
COMING SOON - Group CrossFit Class, Huntingdon Valley CrossFit, 1979 Pioneer Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Reach out for info on date and cost!
Thursdays 3:30 - 4pm - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY at Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop. Involves carrying boxes, req' supervision. Contact us for more details.
Wednesdays 10-10:30am - Volunteer Opportunity - at Somerton Food Bank. Meet up to buy groceries (your contribution) and to deliver them. Sommerton Interfaith Food Bank, 510 Sommerton Ave, Philadelphia, PA (off Bustleton Ave).