Bridging Voice
@bridgingvoice.bsky.social
Non-profit supporting ALS clients with communication technology. Learn more at www.bridgingvoice.org.
"ALS is challenging: physically, emotionally, and financially. You cannot do this alone. Start preparing for the changes ALS can bring, and join ALS organizations and support groups." 💙 Meet Bruce & Susan, Bridging Voice Ambassadors. #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
"Take things one day at a time, and accept help sooner than you think you need it. Your diagnosis changes your path, but it doesn't define you." 💙 Meet Monica Martinez, Bridging Voice Ambassador. Office hours: Tuesdays 4:30pm ET, bridgingvoice.org/office-hours #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
"One of my goals early in my ALS diagnosis was to share what I learn along the way to help others navigate this horrible disease." Meet Steve Hughes, Bridging Voice Ambassador, diagnosed with ALS in 2022. Office hours: Tuesdays 4:30pm ET, bridgingvoice.org/office-hours #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
"Reach out. You are not alone! Get the ball rolling on voice banking, a power wheelchair, & AAC/eye gaze devices." 💙 Meet Lynn, Bridging Voice Ambassador. He designed his own fast eye gaze computer. Office hours: Tuesdays 4:30pm ET, bridgingvoice.org/office-hours #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
"I'm happy to be a sounding board, and hold space for you and your caregiver to find some peace in all of this chaos." 💙 Meet Peggy, Bridging Voice Ambassador. Join office hours today, 4:30pm ET: bridgingvoice.org/office-hours #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
Shawn Sexton does everything with his eyes, including driving his wheelchair with tech his family built. 👀💙 Bridging Voice Ambassador Shawn co-created LifeDrive. Join him at office hours today, 4:30pm ET: bridgingvoice.org/office-hours #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
"Start voice banking and exploring AAC early, even before you think you need it." 💙 Meet Wilbert Greenfield, a Bridging Voice Ambassador and 20-year AAC user. #AACAwarenessMonth #AAC #ALS
We're heartbroken to share the passing of our client and dear friend, Brooke Eby, at just 37. She was hilarious, fearless, and shone a bright light on a dark disease. We learned from her, laughed with her, and were inspired by her. Today we raise a finger to ALS 🖕 Rest in peace, Brooke 💙
It's AAC Awareness Month—the perfect time to reshare our "What is AAC?" guide! AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) is the collection of tools and strategies that help you communicate when speaking or using hands becomes difficult. It's at the heart of everything we do at Bridging Voice.
Choosing a speech-generating device is a big decision for people with ALS. Join us Oct 20 at 3pm ET to compare iOS and Windows SGDs and make a more informed choice. 🔗 bridgingvoice.org/trainings/wi... #ALS #EyeTracking #AAC #BridgingVoice
⚠️ iOS Mirroring users: iOS 27.0 is NOT currently compatible with iOS Mirroring. We're working on a fix — in the meantime, please DO NOT upgrade to 27.0 yet. Updates to follow. Thank you for your patience! 💙 #ALS #AAC #iOSMirroring #AssistiveTechnology
This year's @alsassociation Walk to Defeat ALS in Rochester opened with a speech from our client Derek, the 2026 Walk Ambassador. Written with eye tracking, delivered with his @elevenlabsio voice clone. ALS can't take his voice, his humor, or his fight. 💪🎤 #WalkToDefeatALS #DereksArmy
Our client Lt. Col. Thomas Brittingham wrote a book of life advice to his sons using only his eye gaze device. It's a beautiful gift to his family, and we're floored that he's donating 100% of proceeds to us. Get your copy at: a.co/d/09IV6svW #ALS #BridgingVoice
Proud to see our ED Karina Nagin speaking today at the first-ever AT Summit, hosted by ATIA in Vegas, on why nonprofits working closely with AT users make the best partners for building better products. 💙 #ATSummit2026 #AssistiveTechnology
Trinity and Emily, two of Bridging Voice's brilliant SLPs, joined @Smartboxaac's Start the Chat podcast to share what goes into making eye gaze work in real life, and where the tech is headed next. Watch the full episode on our website at: bridgingvoice.org/trainings/st... #AAC #ALSawareness
Every communication journey with ALS looks different and that's exactly why personalized care matters from day one. Join us for a free training where we'll walk through real client case studies: 📅 September 15 🕒 3:00pm ET 🔗 Register: bridgingvoice.org/trainings/pr... #AAC #ALS #AssistiveTechnology
Client Spotlight: Meet Dave. Eye tracking wasn't possible due to prior surgery scarring. After trying head tracking, facial gestures & switches, the NeuroNode (worn on the arm) was the turning point. Last Nov, Dave spoke at his ALS Walk — in his own words. 💙 #ALS #AssistiveTech
It's International Self-Care Month 💙 and we're spotlighting @opals4als, founded by Bridging Voice client Amy. This org connects people with ALS in Wisconsin to free free wellness services like haircuts, massages, makeup & nail care. Learn more: www.OPALS4ALS.org
We noticed a pattern with some of our ALS clients we couldn't ignore — a stage where communication became unreliable despite every tool available. It had no name, no definition, and no dedicated resources. So we brought it to our community. 🧵
Devastated to learn of the passing of a dear client and friend, Hira Ahluwalia, Ph.D. Hira was the impetus behind our ElevenLabs partnership, which has helped over 2,500 clients maintain their voice through AI cloning. He was also key to developing our translation program, letting clients type and
Yesterday, Chris Johnson bravely shared his ALS diagnosis on GMA. Chris is a Bridging Voice client and we're proud to have helped create his ElevenLabs voice clone you hear in the video. Thank you, Chris, for your courage. 💙 #ALS #BridgingVoice Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4d9...
Technology can fail—make sure you're ready for it! Join us July 21 at 3 PM ET for Communication Crash: Being Ready for Tech Failure and learn no-tech & lite-tech backup strategies, basic troubleshooting, and where to turn for support. 📅 July 21 | 🕒 3 PM ET 🔗 bridgingvoice.org/trainings/co...
Worried about losing your voice to ALS? Start Here. 💙 "I wish I'd done this sooner" is one of the most common things we hear from clients after completing voice preservation. Your voice is one of the most personal things about you. Preserving it is an important first step after a diagnosis.
Overwhelmed with all the acronyms and vocabulary? Start here 💙 Swipe through for a quick guide on some of the most common terms you’ll encounter throughout the ALS journey — especially when communication and technology become part of the conversation. #StartHere #ALSAwarenessMonth #ALS #AAC
Our work centers on ALS, but our innovations are freely available to anyone who can benefit. Bryan has a brain injury, not ALS, but our SLP and @elevenlabsio features helped him find his adult voice. Watch his story: elevenlabs.io/11-voices 💙
Not sure what AAC is? Start Here. 💙 When you're living with ALS, you're going to hear this term a lot. AAC — Augmentative and Alternative Communication — is the collection of tools and strategies that help you communicate when speaking or using your hands becomes difficult.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with ALS — Start Here. 💙 No matter what stage you're in, you should always be able to communicate and stay connected to the people you love. That's the mission @BridgingVoice is built around.
Peggy opened Pepperjam Yoga in 2018. She was diagnosed with ALS and last heard her natural voice in 2021. Now, with her @elevenlabsio AI voice clone, she's still teaching yoga. As she puts it, "With a clone from ElevenLabs, my people get me back." 💙 Watch her full story: elevenlabs.io/11-voices
It's ALS Awareness Month. 💙 No two ALS journeys look the same — newly diagnosed, years in, caregiver, clinician. Wherever you are, there's a place to begin. This month, we're sharing guides, tools, and real voices from our community. One post at a time. #StartHere #ALSAwarenessMonth #ALS #AAC
