Blending Music Therapy and adaptive communication supports to help families and professionals feel confident with AAC. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, with in person and virtual services available.
About
At Notes 2 Live By, we believe communication should be accessible for everyone. We specialize in working with individuals who use communication devices (talkers or AAC), pairing music therapy with communication tools to help clients engage with their technology in a dynamic, highly motivating way. That may look like finding words of the song to sing along, discussing song lyrics, or writing original music.
Beyond individual sessions, we know many families are left with a device and no clear path forward due to a lack of support or training. Notes 2 Live By bridges that gap through 1:1 support and small group training. They help families understand how the device is set up, perform functions such as editing, and learn how to confidently integrate the communication device into everyday life.
Services
AAC Consulting
Helping businesses identify and remove communication barriers by integrating AAC tools into the very fabric of our communities.
From partnering with the City of Fort Wayne at Kreager Park to helping the YMCA implement multilingual communication boards, Shelley helps organizations create spaces where everyone can participate.
Let’s work together to help your organization lead the way in modern accessibility.
AAC Coaching
Shelley specializes in coaching parents and professionals, bridging the gap between having a device and using it fluently.
It is critical that an AAC user’s entire support system is trained and confident in their mode of communication.
Shelley works directly with families and professional teams to ensure everyone feels supported, skilled, and empowered.
Speaking
Every AAC user deserves to be heard, and every professional deserves to feel prepared.
Shelley offers inservice trainings that provide actionable, everyday strategies for communication devices. We won’t just talk about the tech, we’ll focus on the human connection.
By tailoring each session to your team’s specific needs, Shelley ensures your staff walks away ready to support, engage, and advocate for the AAC community with genuine confidence.