The assistive communication technology market is growing fast. The global AAC devices market was valued at $2.09 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $3.56 billion by 2029, driven by an aging population, increased smartphone adoption, and rising awareness of...
When we talk about speech impairment, we tend to focus on the physical — the mechanics of voice, the technology of communication. What gets talked about less is the emotional and social toll. In a survey of 188 people with Parkinson’s disease, 92.5% reported at...
For people living with ALS, communication is a race against time. As the disease progresses, speech becomes harder, then impossible. The window for capturing a person’s natural voice — their cadence, their personality, their sound — closes fast. As speech...
Most people know Parkinson’s disease affects movement. Few realize how devastating it is to speech. Research has found that speech disorders affect up to 89% of people with Parkinson’s disease — yet despite that staggering number, only 3–4% ever receive...
If you’ve ever looked into AAC apps and devices, you’ve probably noticed they all focus heavily on one thing: helping users request objects or actions. “I want water.” “I need help.” “I’m hungry.” Requesting is...
For decades, people with speech impairments who needed AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) technology had limited options: expensive dedicated hardware, long insurance approval processes, and devices that could cost thousands of dollars. Dedicated AAC...
