Tomorrow, February 19th, 2025, I will turn 30 years old. This past year has been a whirlwind of experiences filled with challenges and triumphs. While I’ve encountered obstacles and setbacks, I’ve also learned invaluable lessons about myself and the world around me. These experiences have shaped me into a more resilient and adaptable individual, capable […]

Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Empowering My Life and Work Discover how Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) have revolutionized my personal and professional life. As an accessibility tester and advocate, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of these tools. AT and AAC: Bridging Gaps and Creating Opportunities

On November 20, 2024, I had the pleasure of participating as a panelist at an AT Awareness Event hosted by Wilson Inclusive Solutions (WINS). During the event, I shared my experiences as an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) user. AAC is a form of AT (Assistive Technology) that allows people with communication disabilities to communicate

I am posting about this event now because even though it occurred a year ago, it still feels like yesterday. This event keeps me going even when I have a hard day. Wandercraft’s Keynote Event I am delighted to share an impactful event that has made an everlasting impression on my life.On Wednesday, December 13th,

Have you ever heard of the MouthPad? It is a revolutionary piece of technology that I was unfamiliar with until April 2023, but it has become an indispensable part of my life.   This groundbreaking device was created by Augmental, a San Francisco-based startup and MIT breakaway lab co-founded by brilliant engineers Tomas Vega and

I’m thrilled to share the link to the recording of my recent presentation on Voiceitt, which I delivered at the Australian Assistive Technology Conference hosted by ARATA on Thursday, November 7th. This session delved into how Voiceitt is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to create innovative speech recognition software to support and aid people with nonstandard

Something momentous occurred to me last evening, October 30, 2024, around 6:45 p.m.. I had the best time I had in a very long time! I had the privilege of standing and walking with natural and confident steps in Wandercraft’s Atalante X exoskeleton, which is the best thing ever created and far superior to the

I am incredibly honored and excited to announce that I have been selected to present at the Australian Assistive Technology Conference hosted by ARATA! This conference which will take place on November 6th-8th is a major event for anyone who is passionate about Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and I’m thrilled

I know that I posted a similar post last year, but I am posting it again because I have an additional piece of information that I want to share, and I hope that writing this will help put some of my unresolved issues and trauma to bed. When I wrote last year about the mistreatment

The ability to communicate effectively has continuously been a struggle and a source of frustration for me, but Voiceitt has opened up a whole new world of solutions and possibilities. With its revolutionary speech recognition technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), I can accurately convey my thoughts and needs to those around me. This has