Augmentative Alternative Access

Tecla (external link)  is a Bluetooth enabled single-switch device for quadriplegics. Tecla is an assistive device that gives people with upper-body mobility impairments the ability to fully access smart devices and technology –– at a fraction of the cost of traditional assistive devices.

Adults with speech and mobility disabilities have limited communication options when away from home. Although research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has grown, there remain significant issues. Radials, a customizable mobile communication device for users with speech and mobility disabilities, integrates machine learning and context-sensitive technologies to provide novel ways for single-switch users to access communication structures used in typical conversations.