A Penn State alumna turned faculty member is working to help improve communication solutions for children with a brain-based ...

At 15, when a neurological condition took Tobias Weinberg's ability to speak, aspects of his personality became more ...

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) encompasses a range of strategies and technologies designed to support individuals with complex communication needs. These systems enable users to ...

Through a $5 million grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, the ...

Growing up and watching her mother work with a variety of disabled clients, Madison Wakefield knew that she wanted to help people, but she wasn’t sure how. Now, the Titusville native has become a ...

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 ...

Speech is heard but if one cannot respond with speech themselves, are there other ways? These alternative means of communication are called Augmentative Alternative Communication or AAC tools. sign ...

The Gemini Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device is designed to help people with learning, communication, or computer access difficulties lead more independent and productive lives. There ...

Communication is crucial to understanding what needs to be done in emergency situations. However, for individuals with speech disorders or for non-native English speakers, there can be barriers ...