TWINKLE Workshop Introduces Pic-A-Talk: Transforming Communication with AAC ToolsThe Teaching Workshop for Innovative New AAC Knowledge and Language Education (TWINKLE), a groundbreaking initiative focused on raising awareness about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, held its debut event in the Visayas region on September 21, 2024. Hosted at the 1Nito Tower Event Hall in Cebu City, the event sought to bridge the communication gap for individuals facing speech and language challenges by providing attendees with hands-on experience and expert guidance.In collaboration with the Juanito I. King Foundation, Inc. (JIKFI), the workshop brought together participants eager to explore the transformative impact of AAC tools like Pic-A-Talk. The Pic-A-Talk app, designed to assist individuals with communication difficulties, stood at the center of the event’s demonstrations. The highlight of the workshop was the guidance from leading AAC specialist Patrick Marvin P. Bulan,...
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Empowering The Pillars of Education: Pic-A-Talk Joins Forces with JCI Iligan Maria Cristina and JCI Duwaling for AAC Workshop in Tagum City
Pic-A-Talk, JCI Iligan Maria Cristina and JCI Duwaling pose for the cameraOn March 25, 2024, in Tagum City, Davao, with the joined efforts of Pic-A-Talk, JCI - Iligan Maria Cristina and JCI Duwaling, DepEd teachers specializing in SNED were brought together for a...
Pic-A-Talk, JCI-IMC, and CASS-EC Unite to Empower SPED Students Through Mindscapes Project
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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Two award-winning apps that empower people—one for PWDs, and another for children with special needs