First Steps

Better Speech, Hearing, Technology and Treatment

Nearly 100 years ago, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is fortunate because awareness of speech and hearing impairment didn’t always include the most sophisticated approaches to assistance. From gargling with a mouthful of pebbles and employing electroshock therapy to olive oil injections in the ears and […]

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ATU605 – Voiceitt with Dr. Rachel Levy, SLP

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Dr. Rachel Levy, SLP – Customer Success Manager Find out more: https://voiceitt.com Download on the Apple App […]

GridPad Trilogy technology on computer screen

GridPad Trilogy: The Power of Three

As the Australian company Control Bionics states, its new GridPad Trilogy™ product line is “the world’s fastest, lowest-fatigue communication and control system for people living with conditions resulting in paralysis and loss of speech.” Among others, those conditions include ALS, cerebral palsy, motor neuron disease, spinal cord injury and spinal muscular atrophy. GridPad Triple-Threat Tech […]

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ATU574 – Cognixion with Meaghan Azlein

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Meaghan Azlein – Marketing & Consumer Growth Coordinator – Cognixion Find out more about Cognixion: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/cognixion […]

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ATU529 – Hear Indiana with Naomi Horton

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Naomi Horton – CEO of Hear Indiana Website: www.hearindiana.org Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hearindiana Hearing Aid Assistance Program of […]

Talking Brix

Brix Brings Color-Coded Communication

For people with speech disorders or communication limitations, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices give them the ability to communicate using talking buttons or boxes. Talking Brix 2 are thin, lightweight communicators with built-in magnets. They can also be used for single or multi-message communication. Meanwhile, they are perfect for carrying in your pocket or […]