Augmentative and alternative communication

Bierman Autism Centers Elevates Inclusive Play at Eatontown's 80 Acre Park with AAC Board Donation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Eatontown, N.J., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a heartwarming gesture of inclusivity, Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) announces the donation of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Board to the Borough of Eatontown, NJ .

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  • Eatontown, N.J., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a heartwarming gesture of inclusivity, Bierman Autism Centers (Bierman) announces the donation of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Board to the Borough of Eatontown, NJ .
  • "Working with Bierman Autism Centers has been an absolute pleasure.
  • "Our donation of the AAC Communication Board is more than a contribution; it's a reflection of our core values," explained Chrissy Barosky, Chief Clinical Officer.
  • The AAC board in 80 Acre Park is an interactive tool that aids non-verbal children or those with speech difficulties in communicating.

THE GENIUS OF PLAY™ MARKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH WITH LAUNCH OF "LET'S PLAY - A PLAYBOOK FOR ALL ABILITIES"

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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"Our extensive research has found that play is crucial for children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

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  • "Our extensive research has found that play is crucial for children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
  • There are also alternative ways to play depending on physical limitations, developmental disabilities, and family schedules (i.e., adapting the activity to play in the car, during bathtime, etc.).
  • "Playfulness is a state of mind that transcends our stresses and fosters a sense of joy and well-being," said Llull.
  • The Genius of Play's " Let's Play - A Playbook for Kids of All Abilities " is free to download online in a digital book format.

Five AI applications to create a more inclusive world

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Communication, Boston Children's Museum, Augmentative and alternative communication, Narration, Vocabulary, Disability, Personal narrative, ISAAC, Boston Children's Hospital, Fear, Dysarthria, Facial recognition, Individual, Assistive technology, Privacy, ACA, Hearing, AAC, Hospital, AI, Bias, Environment, Calibration, Insurance

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks.
  • Its proper application could create a more inclusive world, with fewer barriers.
  • However, a survey for the European Disability Forum has revealed that 50% fear that emerging technologies may cause discrimination.
  • They pointed out five applications of AI to create a more inclusive world.

BlazerWorks Announces Formation of Mission-Critical Special Education Advisory Team

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlazerWorks, the leading K-12 managed service provider, today announced the formation of its new strategic Special Education Clinical Advisory Team. Members of the advisory team will help guide the company's vision and mission-critical work to support school districts in driving success, improving outcomes, and transforming the future of special education.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlazerWorks , the leading K-12 managed service provider, today announced the formation of its new strategic Special Education Clinical Advisory Team.
  • With the Clinical Special Education Advisory Team, BlazerWorks supports districts and school-based professionals by providing special education advisory services to fully integrate clinical expertise into learning environments, enrich therapists and teachers, enhance school staff and staffing programs, and elevate the educational experience.
  • The Special Education Clinical Advisory Team consists of Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other special education disciplines.
  • BlazerWorks Clinical Special Education Advisory Team offers clinical expertise and insights and perspectives for schools and education professionals.

Introducing a New Partner for Special Education

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Photon Education, the creator of the Photon robot and innovative educational solutions, launched the Special Education Teaching Kit, which is distributed exclusively in the US by Eduscape, the leading K-12 professional learning organization.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Photon Education, the creator of the Photon robot and innovative educational solutions, launched the Special Education Teaching Kit, which is distributed exclusively in the US by Eduscape, the leading K-12 professional learning organization.
  • The Special Education Teaching Kit was designed for those who are non-verbal, need behavioral/social-emotional support, and/or need academic support.
  • In this set, the robot plays the role of a student's companion in the world of confusing social norms and other everyday challenges.
  • The goal of Photon Education is to help teachers develop new skills while helping students achieve skills necessary for the modern job market.

Leading AAC Provider Smartbox Launches Lumin-i: a New Eye Tracking Solution Developed in Collaboration With Smart Eye

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Global Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) provider Smartbox Assistive Technology, and Smart Eye, a leader in AI-based eye tracking solutions for the automotive, aerospace, neuroscience, and research sectors, today announce a new collaboration.

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  • Global Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) provider Smartbox Assistive Technology, and Smart Eye, a leader in AI-based eye tracking solutions for the automotive, aerospace, neuroscience, and research sectors, today announce a new collaboration.
  • Together they have developed Lumin-i, a unique and advanced eye tracking product that will enable AAC users with complex and limited mobility to have a voice.
  • This collaboration means that Lumin-i is now offered as part of Smartboxs market leading Grid Pad AAC devices*.
  • Lumin-i features Smart Eyes robust eye tracking algorithms, offering a high level of accuracy and enabling a very responsive solution.

$332+ Million Braille Printing Machine Global Market to 2028 - by Connectivity, Product Type and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Technology, Hardware, Braille technology, Assistive technology, Blindness, Character encoding, Braille, Augmentative and alternative communication, Digital typography, Tactile, Braille embosser, Braille e-book

The "Braille Printing Machine Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Connectivity; Product Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Braille Printing Machine Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Connectivity; Product Type" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The braille printing machine market is projected to grow from US $332.44 million in 2020 to US$ 515.90 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.65% during 2020-2028.
  • The braille characters created by the braille printing machine onto paper are similar to ink printers, which improve tactile reading for blind people.
  • The global braille printing machine market is segmented on the bases of product type, connectivity, and geography.

Voiceitt Launches State-of-the-Art Speech Recognition App to Empower Communication for Individuals with Speech Impairments

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Articles, Human communication, Disability, Communication disorders, Human behavior, Speech and language pathology, Language disorders, Computational linguistics, Speech, Augmentative and alternative communication, Speech and language impairment

The Voiceitt app can be downloaded for free by individuals or in volume by institutions, nursing facilities and organizations.

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  • The Voiceitt app can be downloaded for free by individuals or in volume by institutions, nursing facilities and organizations.
  • Voiceitt's app integrates with Amazon's Alexa to increase independence and quality of life for individuals with speech and motor disabilities.
  • The Voiceitt experience begins with a simple training phase, allowing the software to better recognize an individual's speech.
  • Voiceitt has created a speech-to-speech application for individuals with speech and motor impairments using their own voice.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Tobii

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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For participants in these categories who are employed in Tobii Dynavox, the performance conditions shall be based on average growth of EBITDA less capitalized RnD of the Tobii Dynavox division.

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  • For participants in these categories who are employed in Tobii Dynavox, the performance conditions shall be based on average growth of EBITDA less capitalized RnD of the Tobii Dynavox division.
  • The Board of Directors proposes that the extraordinary general meeting resolves to authorise the Board of Directors, during the period until the annual general meeting 2022, on one or more occasions, to repurchase class C shares.
  • A resolution in accordance with item 6 above requires approval of at least nine-tenths (9/10) of the shares represented and votes cast at the general meeting.
  • Documents to be provided under the Swedish Companies Act will be held available at Tobii AB (publ), Reg.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting of Tobii

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Articles, Corporate law, Meetings, Shareholders, Augmentative and alternative communication, DynaVox, Tobii Technology, Extraordinary general meeting, Board of directors, Annual general meeting

For participants in these categories who are employed in Tobii Dynavox, the performance conditions shall be based on average growth of EBITDA less capitalized RnD of the Tobii Dynavox division.

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  • For participants in these categories who are employed in Tobii Dynavox, the performance conditions shall be based on average growth of EBITDA less capitalized RnD of the Tobii Dynavox division.
  • The Board of Directors proposes that the extraordinary general meeting resolves to authorise the Board of Directors, during the period until the annual general meeting 2022, on one or more occasions, to repurchase class C shares.
  • A resolution in accordance with item 6 above requires approval of at least nine-tenths (9/10) of the shares represented and votes cast at the general meeting.
  • Documents to be provided under the Swedish Companies Act will be held available at Tobii AB (publ), Reg.