Jim Marks
1965 - 2003
Jim Marks was born with cerebral palsy and joined the ranks of the many people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Jim was an Eagle Scout. He was an active advocate for education, both for individuals with disabilities and also for those teachers and other professionals who serve people with disabilities. He also advocated for systems and public policy change for the support of people with disabilites. Jim lived in Massillon, Ohio with his mother Lettie and his late father Bill.
The legacy of Jim Marks is being preserved through AAC Institute programs that benefit people with disabilities. Donations to the AAC Institute in the name of Jim Marks are tax deductible and can be sent to:
AAC Institute
1000 Killarney Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
