This June is the second anniversary of one of the most horrific and traumatic times of my life. After several weeks in the ICU and almost dying several times, I came home from the hospital with an ...
For many people, a voice is more than sound—it’s identity, independence, and connection. When illness, injury, or a congenital condition ...
Alyssa is a doctoral student in neuroscience at the University of Rhode Island. Follow them @yes_thattoo or check out their personal blog. This post is part of a (somewhat loose) series about being ...
At 15, when a neurological condition took Tobias Weinberg's ability to speak, aspects of his personality became more difficult to express. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. “It [Proloquo2go] has been extremely successful,” said AssistiveWare ...
"But users of predictive AAC devices can average less than 10 words per minute. This rate differential is incredibly problematic for the everyday conversations you and I take for granted. A key ...
Under the harsh fluorescent lights of an emergency room, most people can verbally communicate their symptoms and severity of pain to a nurse. Those who cannot use their voice to communicate must rely ...
A high school freshman with cerebral palsy uses an eye-controlled device to communicate. The device, known as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tool, allows her to speak, text, and ...
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