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Chase and I at their house in AZ on his Jeep! 

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Jane was the best thing a shy little girl needed in her life. When I first met Jane, I was just a young little girl, who was shy as can be. Jane was full of energy and wanted me to tell her everything I knew, but I wouldn’t even tell her my name. She asked and asked and then decided, if I wasn’t going to tell her my name, she will just call me “Fred”. It stuck and she never let me live it down. In public, out to eat, anywhere, Fred was always the answer. But looking at it now, I loved it. It was a special name given to me by a very special lady. Jane was so full of life, energy, kindness, thoughtfulness, everything you could need in your life. Every time I went to visit at her house, she always let me make glass art, or whatever her new thing was she was into. Her son, Chase, and I are the same age and happened to become really good friends after meeting so many times. It was always at the top of my list when I went to AZ to visit Jane and Chase, it was always an amazing time! Jane, I will forever miss coming to visit and hear you scream out “FRED” as I walk through the door. You were a blessing and I will forever miss you!
Love Always, Fred ❤️

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It is hard to believe how long I've known Jane. It's hard to remember my career without her. I met her when I was working in a public school and we went to dinner with Chase, who was barely 2. He had spaghetti and sneezed and a noodle came out his nose! We laughed for hours about that, and then for years after that. I remember the call when she said, "guess what I bought." and I said, "no, wait, guess what I bought." We both had purchased our first kilns for making glass. You have touched my life along with so many others. You were larger than life and gone much too soon. You never shied away from a challenge. I'm thankful for our friendship and you will not be forgotten.
Amy Sonntag

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Jane was so full of life. She always made everything fun from conferences to everyday work (even when we were frustrated trying to figure something out) to visiting her at her home. We loved visiting AZ and spending the day with Jane especially myself, Brittany and my mother-in-law, Sue. We’d spend the day making jewelry or trinkets from glass. She was always so generous. The first time to her home I commented on liking an art piece on her wall that she had made. She took it down and handed it to me and she refused to take it back. I love that piece. She also knew that I played piano some so one day in the mail I received a glass piece that looks like the piano keys. Such a thoughtful and generous person. She loved giving and spreading cheer. Jane you are definitely missed! Trudi

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Please share my sincerest personal condolences, as well as condolences on behalf of the USSAAC Board of Directors, with the PRC-Saltillo community.  We feel her loss greatly.

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My daughter, Kyleigh, was forever changed by a day with Jane. Jane invited her to her first conference when she was 11 years old. Kyleigh was nervous and scared, but Jane had enough confidence for the both of them. She showed her around the conference, introduced her to everyone and they bee-bopped around the conference like they were best friends after about 5 minutes. Since then, Kyleigh has become a mentor, an advocate and an ambassador for individuals who need devices to communicate and I credit "crazy" Jane for that (as Kyleigh dubbed her in her device).

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On a trip out west almost 20 years ago to visit my in-laws I met up with my new coworker Jane to take a hike. Which turned into lunch. Which turned into wine!

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I started as a PRC consultant in 2005 and Jane had started just a few years ahead of me. From the very start she offered to help me whenever I needed something. She even traveled to Ohio to help me with a presentation during my first year. She served as my mentor and my friend and was one of the most enthusiastic and genuine people I knew always taking the time to laugh, and be creative. I especially loved her connection with our AAC users which she kept first and foremost on her "priority list". She loved her family and she loved life. I hope we can all be more like Jane. The world would be a better place. Peace and Love to you my friend, and to Chase we are all so proud of you.
Jenny Monahan

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An amazing mother, wife, artist, friend, and colleague. A champion for AAC and those who use it.

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The photo is aptly named "The Four Stooges". J Diddy in the virtual house! I am gonna miss you girl.  

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During Covid, Jane asked my son to create some simple Lego items so she could create an activity for the lab. He was so excited to be asked and took his job seriously. He shared his artwork with her and they talked about glasswork. Several weeks later, a box came in the mail address to him. Jane sent him a piece of her artwork to say thank you. This is a cherished piece in our house and we are blessed to have known her. Her creativity and generosity were infectious. I will miss Jane and will remember to see the best in others as Jane did.

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More Jane Memories! Jane was so happy to share resources and stories with audiences. Her engaging smile and enthusiastic manner drew people to her! We presented a pre-conference session with our dear friend Caroline at CTG 2018 and had such fun!  Then I got to be on the newly-formed TIPS team with her. Jane and I presented together in person and online many times and were working on another. “This will be fabulous” she often said. I so loved moderating online classes for her to see the connection she had with the participants. Our session at CTG was on Communication Circles: Jane was in my communication circle. We talked many times a week and never ran out of things to talk about. I’ll miss those conversations, the collaboration, and her friendship. So glad I knew Jane❤️
Beth Waite-Lafever #seejanesmile

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I did not have the pleasure to get to know Jane, but i loved watching her videos with her clients during our monthly meetings. She truly did love her clients and has made a huge impact on their lives. she is someone that i would strive to be like with her compassion and love for her work.

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Jane had an incredible way of jumping into any situation and eliciting laughter and energy. She always made you feel as though your stories and your "people" were the most important in the room. She frequently reminded me to "loosen up," and showed how to do that by example. She is already sorely missed...

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Jane loved life and was passionate about AAC and individuals with disabilities. She always had that "we can do this" personality which was motivating to all who worked with her and hung out with her.  We will certainly feel her loss but she will be up in heaven cheerleading us all on! I'll miss you Jane! You left a big mark on our field and all of us that got to work with you are better because of you.
Tracy Custer

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Every conversation with Jane began with "how are ya my friend"...and she truly meant it - wanted to know how I was, how my family was. There was never enough time to chat and catch up.

She was such a talented artist. Her skill on the potter's wheel so intrigued me. I showed her a picture of my favorite honey pot and she made 7 honey pots for me to give to my friends for Christmas.

Working with Jane on the Ambassador program was truly an honor. Her passion and enthusiasm during our interviews with Ambassadors was contagious and inspiring. She would see potential and speak life, encouragement and confidence into our Ambassadors...setting them up to succeed! It was nothing unusual to receive a text (photo or video) of a new Ambassador that she had met or heard of and a few days later we'd interview the Ambassador and I too fell in love with each and every Ambassador.

Jane's fingerprint on my life will have a lasting impact and I will forever treasure our friendship. Until we meet again...

~brenda yoder~

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Met Jane ISAAC Dusseldorf 2006. What a lifeforce, what a powerhouse presenter. Her very presence & certainty reassured me that I'd made the right choice in joining PRC/Liberator. Soon after Jane asked if I could post back "Flat Stanley" from Adelaide Australia for Chase, who subsequently won his school's class prize hands-down...his Stanley travelled the furthest distance! She was so thrilled & so thankful. Gutted now, knowing that Jane will never make it downunder for that promised, extensive winetasting tour.

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Planning and exploring in North Carolina. She knew someone everywhere.

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At CAM 2019, I was lucky to have a lengthy chat with Jane by the fire at the Hilton Garden Inn for a few hours one night and then, be on the same flight and sitting next to her a couple days later. I was suppose to go to a bar crawl that night, but was so captivated by her stories and our conversations that I passed up on the infamous One Love bar crawl, and now, I'm so glad I did and that I had the chance to get to know her. Her curiosity, depth, laugh, huge heart, and creativity were treasures that she seemed to share in abundance with anyone in her orb! She was indeed bigger than life! What a loss!! Sending much love to her family and close loved ones! <3 ~Betsy Clifford

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First ISTE in Philadelphia- dinner time fun.

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She always knew the best places to go for memorable experiences.

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Jane- our tree getting ready to bloom again! 

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Second post- but she’s more than deserving of it! 

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Second post- but she’s more than deserving of it! 

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So this Jane story really isn’t even a memory about Jane directly 😆 I admit I buy a lot of plants- and I give my favorite one names. They always tend to play into whatever plant they are. Well a couple years ago I bought a magnolia tree and clearly she needed a name! Wouldn’t you know- this variety of tree is a Jane Magnolia so we named my beautiful tree Jane. My kids asked “why Jane?” so I replied with “well that’s what her tree tag says so I think it’s a good name!” They then asked a million more questions in true child fashion, and one of them was “do we even know a Jane?” to which I responded “actually yes- I work with Jane and she’d probably love this tree!” Flash forward to recent weeks and my kids (who never forget anything except how to clean their rooms) got the chance to “meet” Jane via a teams call and one of their first questions/comments was “wait Jane like our tree?!” Yes buddy, Jane like our tree. She loved the fact we had a tree named Jane- tickled pink, just like the blossoms on our tree!

I’m not one to believe in higher powers or signs and whatnot, but guess what is blooming again this year (which google says is rare)? You guessed it- Jane!  Thanks for the second bloom Jane if you are the one giving our tree extra spunk this year! -Nichole Chinn

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I got to get to know Jane more as she needed things done for the Language Lab. She would shoot me emails until Teams- then she started video chats so I could help edit things. On one of our calls she caught a glimpse of one of my kids walking in the background and she yells “wait stop! Who are you?!” 😆 I think she talked longer to the kids that day than whatever she called me about. After that, the kids always had to say hi to Jane and she started sending my kids pictures and videos of her local wildlife (my kids are HUGE animal lovers as she came to know through their chats). She even told them to come stay at her place to see them firsthand without a second thought about it! We are all sad we never got the chance to take that trip or meet up for dinner at CAM like she wanted so she could meet the kids. But the Chinn family will forever remember Jane and her “cute little wild pigs” living in her backyard 😆 🥰💔

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"I am a Libra, my life ambition is for world peace, my favorite color is green, I love seafood and hate mean people."

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We got to see Jane in-person near Prescott when we were returning to the airport from our Grand Canyon adventure! 

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Jane’s heart was so big. She absolutely loved and adored my daughter, Kat, even before meeting her. Kat loves to make art, has an affection for javelinas, and runs a cotton candy making business with her bestie - all endeavors Jane supported with gusto 💜🥰 I would text her photos of Kat’s artwork and she would gush over them! She would text us photos of javelinas and their babies and we’d gush over them! Kat mailed her some homemade cotton candy with one baggie labeled “mystery flavor” and Jane & Chase guessed it right (I remember she said the cotton candy wasn’t very fluffy anymore by the time it traveled from IN to AZ 🤣)! I weep as I write these words. She was such a dear soul who brought so much joy to this earth. Her absence will be felt for decades to come. 💔 ~ Beth Browning

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Jane was the epitome of excitement, passion, and mission. Her skills, experience, and connections supported her work to include those who have been traditionally excluded. We miss you Jane!

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Me, Jane, San Diego, and a giant chicken!

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Me, Jane, San Diego, and a giant chicken!

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You never went "out" with Jane; you went "on an adventure" with Jane! And as that great philosopher Seuss tells us,

"Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest."

Keep flying, Jane, keep flying!!

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Holy Horse Hair, Batman!

My first time meeting Jane was at ATIA in 2018, in the seating area of the little coffee shop in one of the buildings. She introduced herself with her huge, boisterous smile, welcomed me to the company, and began all the questions about all the things. At some point in the conversation, she discovered that I have horses and jumped from her seat to tell me all about this new technique she was using when firing pottery. It involved using, you guessed it, horse hair. From that moment I became her go-to dealer, occasionally using coworkers as mules to get the contraband through the airport and back to Arizona (ahem, Jeremy Legaspi).

Fast forward to later that year. My dad’s favorite horse, Bucky, passed away, so I sent some of Bucky’s mane and tale hair to Jane to see if would make a piece of pottery with it. My plan was to give it to my dad as a Christmas present. Some of you reading this may find this gross, but we horse people are crazy and like our keepsakes!

There are only a handful of times I’ve seen my dad tear up, and his reaction to learning how the beautiful vase was made was one of them. Jane refused any sort of payment for her amazing work…she only wanted a picture of my dad’s reaction.

I will never forget this and all of the wonderful things that Jane was to so many. Always positive. Totally selfless. Eternally Jane.

#SeeJaneSmile

Deb Gress

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My first CAM! Almost 3 years ago to the day at Broken Rocks. One of the reasons I joined PRC-Saltillo was to work with my dear friend Jane. I can still hear her toast-“Welcome to PRC darlin’!” Forever grateful for our friendship but it was way too short❤️

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If there was a good time to be had, Jane was there, with wine in hand.

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If there was a good time to be had, Jane was there, with wine in hand.

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I always loved her larger than life personality. She had energy that was contagious. - Andrea Carothers

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Sheri, Jane, & Dave - at a Hooters in Vegas