Lea was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and speech apraxia at the age of 3, which explained her developmental delay in verbal communication. But she is more than her disabilities Lea is a very affectionate girl. She hugs her family and friends...
Two award-winning apps that empower people—one for PWDs, and another for children with special needs
Pic-A-Talk is described as a mobile app for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), which refers to communication methods that assist people with speech impairments. AAC devices help improve the quality of life for people with special needs that experience...
The R.I.S.E. (Resiliency Innovation Sustainability and Entrepreneurship) Challenge aims to create a sustainable and scalable pipeline that democratizes innovation by accelerating startups from all levels of society and placing them in front of qualified startup...
Pic-A-Talk is an assistive mobile application designed for non-verbal kids. It consists of images of words that are easily identifiable by any user. It helps children with communication disabilities express themselves and connect with the people around them....
