Enabling communication through technology

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Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with ALS. This neurodegenerative disease impairs a person's ability to talk and express their most basic needs.

We remove communication barriers with assistive technology!

Educate

A certified speech-language pathologist will identify the best technology for your needs, answer all your questions, and help find the best way to obtain the technology you need.

Training & Support

We provide remote training and technical support for eye trackers and computer access methods, to make sure the technology always works for you.

Customizations

Our programming geniuses customize the technology to meet your individual needs and provide ongoing customizations as your needs change.

How we’ve helped our clients

Sonovia & Norma

Dorothy & Sandy

Bill: New Jersey

My biggest fear was not being able to communicate. You have helped to relieve that fear already by knowing that Bridging Voice will be there when I need you. THANK YOU!

Karen Brown: Oklahoma

I cannot say enough about the team from Bridging Voice. Without them we would be lost… In addition to their knowledge, they are one of the most caring groups of people I have met in my life. When I say they are always available, I mean it. Day, night and even most recently during a holiday

Kevin & Tracy: New Jersey

This is so awesome! I am so grateful for your dedication and help. I want to hug you!!!

April Martin: North Carolina

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In their own words

Endgame: Playing Chess with Fran Farrell

I started playing chess with Fran Farrell about ten years ago, shortly after I learned he had been diagnosed with ALS. At the time when we began playing, we were more acquaintances than friends, but regular play brought us closer together. After I heard about his diagnosis, I proposed that we start playing as often as we could, as I knew that ALS would eventually wreak havoc on his body, but his mind would remain

What Would You Give Up?

Dylan, a writer and naturopathic doctor-in-training, was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. He originally wrote this piece for the Unfixed Project. Their Youtube channel shares stories of those with incurable chronic diseases to humanize the experience of serious illness and disability. You can check out his full interview here: https://youtu.be/WuWfhHiKOzU WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE UP? Would I give up my experiences and lessons from living with ALS to walk again, to talk again, to sing

Reflections from Inside a Care Facility: Peter Kougasian

The below essay was written by Peter Kougasian using only his eyes.  Peter was diagnosed with ALS in 2016, and resided in a care facility when he wrote this piece over the summer of 2021. Peter's words express not only his love and sense of humor, but also provide insight into the challenges of living with ALS, especially in a care facility.  Our hope is that Peter's insights can help others understand the importance of
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Fun & Games

Here are games that have been created by Bridging Voice and customized for eye trackers. We provide all of them free of charge.

Hangman

Block The Punt

Anagrams

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State-specific initiatives

We work with ALS clients across the country. However, if you live in New Jersey or Maryland, click on explore to learn more about all the benefits we offer.

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Contact Us

info@bridgingvoice.org
718-313-0030
2132 84th St, Brooklyn NY 11214