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We get by with a little help from our friends, and this community firmly believes in supporting each other. If you’re able, please consider helping these rad community members!
Watch Gigi Spell
“Gigi is a bright, funny, determined girl who’s ready to show the world what she’s capable of! After years of being underestimated in public education, Gigi will be attending a Spell to Communicate school. This groundbreaking school supports non-speaking individuals by giving them access to letterboards, typing, and the tools they need to be heard.
We know Gigi has so much to say and we can’t wait for you to hear her. This specialized education isn’t covered by insurance, and tuition is costly. We’re raising funds to help cover her program so she can get the support, access, and dignity she deserves.
If you believe every child deserves a voice, we invite you to be part of Gigi’s journey. Help us make this possible.”
Ways To Help:
A portion of the proceeds from all S2C Club adult and youth tees and stickers , and the Autonomy Is Sacred tee in the shop go to Watch Gigi Spell. You can also tap here to give directly to their GoFundMe!
Tap to follow their journey on Instagram at @watchgigispell and @reganadvocates
The perfect soft, plushie cuddle companion for s2c advocates big and small :)
*A portion of the proceeds from each order go directly to the @watchgigispell GoFundMe, to assist in covering the tuition costs of Gigi's Spelling To Communicate School. You can also donate directly HERE
Teddy:
• Made from polyester fiber
• Filled with PE/PVC pellets
• Weight: 9.21 oz. (0.26 kg)
• Measures 9.5″ (24.13 cm) sitting down
• Wears a 100% polyester tee
*Disclaimer: This product is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
All my homies know that all communication is valid, and that includes S2C!
A portion of the proceeds from each order benefits Watch Gigi Spell, and will help fellow advocate, community member, and Gigi's Mom, Regan, fund G's tuition at a groundbreaking school that supports non-speaking learners by giving them access to letter boards, typing, and the tools they need to be heard.
100% Cotton everyday essential cotton tee
Genderless fit
Moderate fabric thickness
Care Instructions:Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
All my homies know that all communication is valid, and that includes S2C!
A portion of the proceeds from each order benefits Watch Gigi Spell, and will help fellow advocate, community member, and Gigi's Mom, Regan, fund G's tuition at a groundbreaking school that supports non-speaking learners by giving them access to letter boards, typing, and the tools they need to be heard.
Be sure to check the size guide in the last image to help you choose the best fit for this super soft, super warm youth crewneck sweatshirt.
All my homies know that all communication is valid, and that includes S2C!
A portion of the proceeds from each 3×3 Die cut, glossy, waterproof vinyl sticker order benefits Watch Gigi Spell, and will help fellow advocate, community member, and Gigi's Mom, Regan, fund G's tuition at a school that supports non-speaking learners by giving them access to letter boards, typing, and all the tools they need to be heard.
This collab with @watchgigispell is the perfect combination of salty and sweet! Communication is a human right, and all methods of communication are valid, my dudes. Spellers deserve respect, period!
*A portion of the proceeds from each order go directly to the @watchgigispell GoFundMe, to assist in covering the tuition costs of Gigi's Spelling To Communicate School. You can also donate directly HERE
• 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed
• Light fabric weight with a soft feel and relaxed, genderless fit
*Be sure to check the size guide in the last image to help you choose a size that will fit best :)
Another Virgo Design x Watch Gigi Spell Collab, this boxy tee that celebrates autonomy is super special!
Gigi and her family are members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and sweetgrass, or peji wacanga in Lakota, embodies the values of kindness, healing, and harmony. It is often braided into three strands to symbolize mind, body, and spirit and holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning across many other Native communities. In Lakota traditions, it is used in ceremonies, prayers, and smudging rituals to invite blessings, good spirits, and positive energy.
A portion of the proceeds from each order benefit @watchgigispell 'sGoFundMe.
• Comfort Colors, 100% ring-spun US cotton
• Garment-dyed, pre-shrunk fabric
• Boxy fit with mid-length, seamless body
• Classic-width, topstitched rib collar
Be sure to check the size guide in the last image to help you decide which size will fit best :)
Accessible Education Team Direct Classroom Support
We all know that the amazing, affirming, informed Accessible Education team members in our schools truly make the world go ‘round! We also know that across the country, but especially here in Texas, most Accessible Education departments are significantly underfunded. So many educators in my local elementary school want to fill their classrooms with sensory tools, but their allocations from state and federal budgets cannot fully accommodate their needs, which makes it incredibly difficult to fully accommodate their students’ needs. That’s where we come in!
Ways To Help:
Donate directly to the Accessible Education Team at my local elementary school HERE
A portion of the proceeds from all products listed HERE will go directly to the Accessible Education Team at my local elementary school to help purchase the items on their classroom wishlists that ensure they can fully accommodate each of the students that receive services.
Are you an Accessible Educator that needs assistance stocking your classroom? Please reach out HERE to tell me how I can help!
100% cotton, lightweight, everyday crewneck sweatshirt with a genderless, relaxed fit.
A percentage of the proceeds from each order go directly to the Accessible/Special Education team at my local elementary school.
**Be sure to check the size guide in the last image to help you choose a size that will fit best :)
100% cotton 15" x 16" tote bag with 20" handles.
*A portion of the proceeds from each order go directly to the Accessible/Special Education Team at my local elementary school.
Another member of the Inclusive Teacher Club?! We LOVE to see it!!
100% Cotton Heavyweight Tee
Moderate fabric thickness with little to no stretch
Genderless fit
*See last image for sizing chart*
Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
Another member of the Inclusive Teacher Club?! We LOVE to see it!!
100% Cotton Heavyweight Tee
Moderate fabric thickness with little to no stretch
Genderless fit
*See last image for sizing chart*
Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
Help Community Member & Advocate, Courtney Burnett, Purchase A Wheelchair Accessible Van For Her Daughter, Hannah
Courtney’s family has a gigantic, unexpected emergency that we can help with! Her family has unexpectedly lost their wheelchair accessible van, and this is a vital piece of their daily lives. Courtney’s daughter, Hannah, is a sweet, loving, and resilient 21-year-old who brightens every room with her warmth and gentle spirit. She lives with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20 (SCA20) — a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that slowly takes away the brain’s ability to communicate with the body. As SCA20 progresses, Hannah experiences daily challenges: walking safely without full support, limited coordination and muscle control, difficulty communicating her needs, and navigating her environment with increasing physical barriers.
A wheelchair-accessible vehicle is not optional for Hannah — it is the bridge between being homebound and living a full, connected life. The right vehicle gives Hannah: comfort, dignity, and independence in a world full of obstacles, safe and secure transportation to appointments, freedom to engage in community activities, reduced risk of falls and injury during transfers, reliable mobility for daily living, and the ability to stay in her family home, where she thrives.
Ways To Help:
Sign these petitions and contact your representatives to help advocate for meaningful change and accountability.
Protect the rights of Accessible Education students and educators in Eanes ISD
Contact the Attorneys General involved in Texas v. Kennedy to insist they withdraw their attack on Section 504
Utilize services like the 5calls app / 5calls.org to find the reps you need to contact for specific issues, see their contact information, and find scripts for the times when you may be unsure of the wording you want to use.
In celebration of neurodivergent and disabled artists, because there is room for all of us :)