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Pic-A-Talk, JCI-IMC, and CASS-EC Unite to Empower SPED Students Through Mindscapes Project

by Mia Roa | Apr 14, 2024

A united team consisting of Pic-A-Talk team, JCI Iligan Maria Cristina volunteers and CASS-EC board members pose with the SPED kids aka the beneficiaries of MindscapesFebruary 18, 2024, Iligan City – Plaza Alemania became the vibrant setting for an event that encapsulated hope, empowerment, and boundless potential. A joint project by Pic-A-Talk and JCI-Iligan Maria Cristina titled “MINDSCAPES: Empowering SPED Students with Pic-A-Talk AAC gathered approximately 15 Special Education (SPED) students and their families, alongside dedicated volunteers from Pic-A-Talk, JCI-IMC, and CASS-EC, to embark on a journey of communication development and inclusivity. Pic-A-Talk AAC was the main revolutionary tool tailored to children with communication disabilities. Designed to facilitate independent communication and foster a sense of autonomy, this Filipino-based AAC opens doors to a world where every voice, regardless of language or economic background, is heard and valued.Out of the numerous...

Shaping the Future of Autism Support: Contrasting Perspectives and Inspiring Initiatives in the Philippines and Singapore

SG Enable is an autism and disability organization in Singapore.In the Philippines, we have this belief that if a special child is born into a family, then the family will be blessed in the future. It’s a belief that’s been shared from generation to generation, even...

Filipino Start-Up Named Top 50 Finalist at the Prestigious LKYGBPC: Transforming AAC Communication

Pic-A-Talk is the only Filipino start-up to have made it to the LKYGBPC held in Singapore this year!The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition is an internationally recognized competition that focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of...

Echoes of Empowerment: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

🌟 Unlocking Voices and Changing Lives: Pic-A-Talk, an innovative Filipino-made app, is revolutionizing communication for non-verbal children with special needs by harnessing the power of images and text-to-speech technology. Founded by Ms. Uma Roa, this groundbreaking mobile application not only...

Young Philippine Entrepreneurs Shine at Major Startup Competition

Manila: Winners from the second cohort of the ARISE Plus Philippines Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Boost Accelerator were announced at the grand finale in Manila with an in-person Demo Day and pitching competition, marking the culmination of the programme.

Pic-A-Talk Celebrates Autism Month with Medbay

Ausome parents with their ausome kids at the Autism Spectrum Celebration at Plaza Alemania HotelLast April 30, 2023, we had the pleasure of teaming up with one of the most respectable therapy centers in Iligan City, Medbay Therapy and Learning Center, to celebrate the final day of Autism Awareness...

Beacon Demo Day 2023: Showcasing the Power of Entrepreneurship

Uma Roa had the privilege to pitch during the networking session and introduced Pic-A-Talk, a picture exchange communication system in a mobile application. The system consists of images of words that are easily identifiable by any user, which helps children with communication disabilities express...

All Aboard the Pic-A-Talk Train!

Alps Tutorial House is a tutorial center that caters to elementary school students and children with special needs. It is owned by Teacher Lodi, an occupational therapist based in Iligan City. She aims to not just to educate children academically but also provide an inclusive classroom setup where...

Pic-A-Talk Ends 2022 With Laughter: SPED Center Gift Giving at Iligan City

Christmas is the time for giving. A wonderful occasion, usually spent with family and friends. Nothing beats the joy of seeing somebody’s face light up when given a present. But it’s more enjoyable when that person is someone who we’ve wanted to give back to for being an inspiration. Last December...

Embrace Uniqueness: Pic-A-Talk Celebrates Christmas with Kids at Aragon SKILLS Therapy Center

Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to celebrate it than by sharing a smile with everyone? On December 23, 2022, Pic-A-Talk brought joy and gifts to children with disabilities at Aragon SKILLS Therapy Center in Marikina City along with their co-hosts, WENURTURIO and...

Pic-A-Talk at Iligan City’s First Ever Campus Devcon

Pic-A-Talk was invited both as a participant and a speaker in MSU-IIT’s first Campus DEVCON, an event made possible with the collaboration between Iligan City ICT Council, Devcon CD and MSU-IIT’s own CCS Executive Council. Unable to attend the said event, our CEO Uma Roa entrusted the presentation to Shealtiel Cañon, fellow Co-Founder of Pic-A-Talk. It was, in our opinion, no better choice than him to share the experiences and struggles of start-up life. After all, it’s not an easy journey. And many start-ups fail before they even start.

Pic-A-Talk Launches Virtually!

The Official Launch of Pic-A-Talk was a milestone we had worked tirelessly for.

It was an event that would mark our success, the product of our sleepless nights and tired days and an accomplishment that we were proud to have reached. The progress leading up to the launch was difficult, especially since we encountered a few hiccups every now and then.

Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Lea

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 whenever she sees them, no...