Spellingway

06/06/2026

05/14/2026

📣Spellingway is thrilled to announce that we have a new Director!

👏Please welcome Andrew Milivojevich as our Director at Large—Research & Impact.

Sandra and Luke met Andrew, his wife, and son Nicholas—fellow Speller—a few years ago when they took a trip to BC. Nicholas is a published children's book author... you can find his books on Amazon under “Detective Nick.”

Andrew reached out to Spellingway recently to share the incredible research he's been doing to support spelling on a letterboard for communication. Unanimously, we agreed that Andrew would be an incredible asset to our Society.

​ABOUT ANDREW:
Andrew Milivojevich brings to Spellingway a unique blend of engineering, statistics, Experimental Development, and lived commitment to supporting non-speaking autistics. As a Professional Engineer and Statistician, with extensive experience advising government, academia, and industry, Andrew has spent his career helping organizations turn complex problems into practical, evidence-informed solutions.

​His work in Experimental Development has focused on using disciplined inquiry, measurement, and iterative learning to create meaningful real-world improvement. Andrew is also the founder of the Letterboard App Project, a research-focused initiative exploring how iPad-based touch interaction data and kinematic learning methods can help better understand and support communication access for non-speaking autistic individuals.

At Spellingway, Andrew applies this same research-informed and human-centered mindset to the organization’s Research & Impact portfolio—helping connect lived experience, emerging evidence, and practical outcomes that matter to non-speaking autistics and their families.

​Andrew is deeply committed to presuming competence, expanding communication access, and ensuring that research serves people first. His leadership is grounded in both technical rigor and human empathy, with a focus on helping Spellingway demonstrate impact, build trust with donors and families, and advance a future where non-speaking autistics are recognized for their intelligence, agency, and full humanity.

Welcome, Andrew!

05/11/2026

🙏 Spellingway wants to give a huge shout-out and thank you to these 3 beautiful Moms who successfully bid, won, and donated to our society!

💲 Between these 3 generous women, Spellingway received $225.00!!!!!

🌸 Special thanks to Vaandrager Nurseries for the flower basket donation.

💛 This stuff fills my cup. Knowing and witnessing the generosity that gives way to even more generosity.

🥹 I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all those who support and care about us and our cause.

In whatever way we spend this donation: caregiver love, spellers lessons or community, letterboards for new spelling families.... please know it matters!!!

And we are sincerely grateful for every dime!!!

Grassroots changes: making a difference for one speller at a time. 🥹

Tina Peters ❤️
Amy Kamps ❤️
Joyce van Tongeren ❤️

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

BASKET #4

Online Fundraising Auction for Spellingway Communication Society.

Starting bid $15. 48 hour auction, closing Thursday May 7 at 8pm.

Pickup or delivery in Kamloops.

Thank you for your support! Please share with your friends!

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

BASKET #3

Online Fundraising Auction for Spellingway Communication Society.

Starting bid $15. 48 hour auction, closing Thursday May 7 at 8pm.

Pickup or delivery in Kamloops.

Thank you for your support! Please share with your friends!

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

BASKET #2

Online Fundraising Auction for Spellingway Communication Society.

Starting bid $15. 48 hour auction, closing Thursday May 7 at 8pm.

Pickup or delivery in Kamloops.

Thank you for your support! Please share with your friends!

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

BASKET #1

Online Fundraising Auction for Spellingway Communication Society.

Starting bid $15. 48 hour auction, closing Thursday May 7 at 8pm.

Pickup or delivery in Kamloops.

Thank you for your support! Please share with your friends!

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

🌸 48-Hour Online Fundraiser Auction! 🌸

Support a great cause and brighten someone’s Mother’s Day!

We’re auctioning off 4 beautiful hanging sun baskets, generously donated by Vaandrager Nurseries 💐. Full. vibrant, and carefully grown—they’re the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day!

💲Retail Value: $30.00
🏷 Starting Bid: $15.00
⏰ Auction Length: 48 hours (Opens Tuesday May 5 at 8pm. Closes Thursday May 7 at 8pm)

All proceeds go toward supporting Spellingway and the amazing community of nonspeaking autistics who spell on a letterboard to communicate. This is Luke.❤️

👉 To participate:
• Place your bid in the comments
• Minimum bid increases of $5
• Highest bid at the end of 48 hours wins: Thursday 8pm.

📍Don’t miss your chance to snag a stunning hanging basket while supporting a meaningful cause.

Thanks in advance for supporting Spellingway Communication Society.

We will contact the winners for pickup or delivery (in Kamloops), and payment options.

Please share with your friends!

Ready, set… BID! 🌿