We’re back from the holiday break and just in time to wish the one and only Bob Paradiso an incredible birthday! 🎉 Bob is the brilliant mind behind so many Bridging Voice innovations—building for fun and turning his ideas into life-changing tech. Also: unicycles around NYC 😮. Happy birthday! 🎈🍰

The Bridging Voice team will be taking a short break from December 24–31. Limited staff will be available to respond to communication-related emergencies only during this time. We’ll be back and ready to support you again in 2026! 💙

At Bridging Voice, we believe communication is a human right—not a luxury. We provide free, remote, personalized support so people living with ALS can stay connected and heard. Thank you to everyone who made this impact possible in 2025 💙 Help us close out the year strong: tinyurl.com/bv-2025

Happy birthday to Emily, our amazing Associate AAC Specialist! 🎉🎈Since joining in June, she’s wowed us and her clients with her expertise, creativity, and passion for making communication and tech more inclusive. 💕🍰 #HappyBirthday #AAC #ALS #SLP #BridgingVoice

Friday fun for the holidays! Bridging Voice created holiday books for your eye tracker—read 4 classics in your own voice with @ElevenLabsio. Perfect for kids or the young-at-heart! 📚 Works in C5 & Grid3 → www.tinyurl.com/bv-holiday-books #BridgingVoice #AAC #VoiceCloning

Great few days at the International Alliance of ALS/MND Conference! Loved connecting with @AcapelaGroup, @elevenlabsio, @BostonChildrens & more to discuss the latest in voice preservation. Proud of @TrinityDeibert’s presentation and grateful for this community 💙

Losing the ability to communicate is one of the hardest parts of ALS. Your #GivingTuesday gift powers free support, custom tech, and innovations like AI voice cloning to help pALS stay connected. 💙 Text “Bridging Voice” to 44-321 or visit www.tinyurl.com/give-bv to donate!

Happy birthday to Annie, one of Bridging Voice’s incredible AAC Specialists! 🎉🍰 Annie's unmatched expertise, kindness, and deep commitment to empowering pALS make a huge impact on our team, and especially on our Maryland State Initiative! We’re so grateful for you, Annie! 💕🎈 #HappyBirthday #ALS #SLP

Three chances to catch the @BridgingVoice team presenting at ASHA 2025 today and tomorrow—come say hi!

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re heading to #ASHA2025 in DC. 👀 Sneak Peek #3: Session 1887 — Eye Gaze & AAC (11/22 @ 1:30 PM). Free resources & more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources

Part two of our ASHA countdown! 👀 Sneak Peek #2: Session 1769: Voice Preservation & AI Voices (11/22 @ 9:30am). Free resources ⬇️ tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources

Heading to #ASHA2025 this week! We’re sharing sneak peeks of our 3 sessions + free ALS/AAC resources for everyone. 👀 Sneak Peek #1: Session 1480 (11/21 @ 1:30 PM) tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources

On #VeteransDay, we honor all who served and recognize that vets are 2–10x more likely to develop ALS. We’re inspired by Lt Col Thomas Brittingham, a U.S. Air Force vet & Bridging Voice client, who regained his voice with AI from @elevenlabsio 💙 Read his story: tinyurl.com/EL-BV-Thomas-Brittingham

PART 1: Seven perspectives, one message — ALS can’t silence you. It was impossible to pick just one takeaway from each panelist at our last training — so much honesty and insight. 💙 Part 1: @spazwing23, @mikeystonemusic, @theyseemegrolling, & @snauser13. Full session: tinyurl.com/watch-amplifying

Don't forget to register for our training next week! We’ll walk through how to choose the right communication app with real-life examples and practical guidance. Perfect for pALS, practitioners, and caregivers alike. 🗓️ Tuesday, November 11 at 3:00pm ET 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/register-choose-apps

We’re thrilled to welcome two new board members to Bridging Voice! * Shawn Sexton: technologist, innovator, and LifeDrive co-creator, living with ALS for 12+ years * Zoe Weil: AI/ML leader, Sequen AI CEO & angel investor Their expertise will help advance communication access for the ALS community.

There are countless communication apps out there—how do you know which one to use, and when? Join us Nov 11 as we walk through real-life use cases and share practical guidance for evaluating features, access needs, and setup. 🗓️ Tues, Nov 11 3pm ET 🔗 Register at: tinyurl.com/register-choose-apps

We can’t wait for next week’s Amplifying Voices of Young pALS! 💙 Meet Sarah, Megan, Gwen, Jules, MA, Mikey & Erin—leaders using their voices to educate, advocate & inspire. 📆 Oct 21 | 🕒 3 PM ET 🔗 tinyurl.com/register-amplify #AACAwarenessMonth #ALS

Wishing a very happy birthday to Tracie, BV’s incredible Operations Manager 🎈 🍰 She’s the glue holding our team together—if you’ve ever emailed [email protected], chances are you’ve experienced Tracie’s kindness and efficiency firsthand! Wishing you a day as wonderful as you are, Tracie!

Join us for Amplifying Voices of Young pALS, a Bridging Voice webinar featuring a panel of pALS and caregivers with so much wisdom and insight to share. 📆Tuesday, October 21 🕒 3:00 PM ET 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/register-amp... #als #aacawareness

Check out Jess, a Maryland pALS, create a photo book in InDesign entirely with her eyes using her Smartbox device. With an AnyDesk connection (set up by Bridging Voice!), she can control her laptop hands-free. 💙 #ALS #AssistiveTechnology #EyeGaze #Smartbox #BridgingVoice

October is #AACAwarenessMonth — what better time to re-share our “What is AAC?” quick guide?! Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is life-changing for people with ALS. Check out our guide to learn more! #als #bridgingvoice #aac #communication #aacawareness

We're proud to share a new blog by Michele Stellato. Michele is a member of @HerALSStory, a nonprofit for women diagnosed with ALS before 35 and one of @BridgingVoice's valued partner orgs. With their support, she found purpose and community after her diagnosis.

Excited to share that two of Bridging Voice’s wonderful AAC Specialists will be speaking at the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium in October to spotlight a population too often left out of policy and funding conversations: youth caregivers. Learn more at: sewicaregivingsymposium.com

Huge thanks to our client Meg for creating this amazing video about her experience with Bridging Voice 💙! Learn more about our partnership with ElevenLabs at www.bridgingvoice.org/elevenlabs

Join us Sept 9 at 3pm ET for our Tech Innovations Update—an inside look at new tools for pALS + care teams, from AI voices to device access. 🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/register-tech

Honored to be featured in the Des Moines Register sharing Robin’s story of regaining her voice with an @elevenlabsio AI clone. Robin used voicemails + meeting recordings to build her clone—a reminder you can get creative, even if your voice has changed. Read more: www.tinyurl.com/bv-des-moines

Training Recap: Decoding Eye Tracking Calibrations (Part 1) Eye tracking is the only form of communication and connection to the outside world for a majority of pALS, but getting an accurate calibration and track status can be difficult and confusing.

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So excited to present a pre-conference workshop at the ATIA conference in January 2026. We'll share important information about customizing and maximizing eye tracking communication devices, especially for individuals who experience progressive diagnoses or eye changes over time! Please join us!

Mark your calendars! Three members of the Bridging Voice team will be sharing their insights on eye tracking customizations in a preconference session at ATIA 2026, and we would love for you to join! Learn more about the session and how to register at atia.org/precon. #ATIA2026

Preserve your voice your way. From favorite phrases to your laughter to full AI voice clones, there are more options (and funding!) for voice preservation than you might think. 💡 Swipe for tips, tools, and how @TeamGleason and @BridgingVoice can help.

If you support someone using eye gaze technology, this session is for you. We’re taking a look at some common calibration issues that happen and how to fix them. Join us Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm ET. Register at: tinyurl.com/register-decoding 🧠 Great for SLPs and caregivers.

If you missed our Accessible Gaming Symposium last week, you can watch the recording on YouTube at tinyurl.com/watch-game-on or check out our recap below!

Voice preservation options, tools, and timing for ALS can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone! Join us on August 5 for a special edition of our weekly Office Hours focused entirely on voice banking and voice preservation. Register at www.tinyurl.com/bv-office-hours

No one should lose their voice because they can’t afford support. 💙 At Bridging Voice, all our services are free for pALS + families. Believe in our mission? Donate a device, share your story, or spread the word. Learn more: www.bridgingvoice.org/get-involved

Our Bridging Voice Ambassadors have a wide range of games, technology, and tips to share during next week’s GAME ON: Accessible Gaming Symposium! Join us to learn all about accessible gaming for pALS! Be sure to register at: www.tinyurl.com/register-game-on to reserve your spot!

We’re honored to support SLPs like Jaime at Monroe Community Hospital who go above & beyond for pALS. From AAC support to voice cloning, Bridging Voice is here for the practitioners on the front lines—helping people with ALS stay connected. 💬💙 🎥 via Monroe Community Hospital

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Lane Rials, one of Bridging Voice’s amazing AAC Specialists! 🥳🎂 Lane is a passionate SLP dedicated to helping others connect and communicate. We're so fortunate to have her expertise and heart on our team! Happy Birthday, Lane!

GAME ON!🕹️ Discover inclusive gaming with pALS. Join our training for ALL gamer levels on July 29th, 3-4:30 PM ET. Get real-life tips & strategies! Register: buff.ly/ILnV52C

AI voice clones by @elevenlabs empower pALS like Pam to reclaim their passions & professions. Use old interviews, voicemails, or home videos as source content. We're here to help you get started! Hear more of Pam's story: Video: tinyurl.com/bv-story-pam Article: tinyurl.com/kfor-pam

Our Bridging Voice team had an incredible working retreat in Brooklyn last week! Feeling energized & inspired after brainstorming new innovations & fantastic training opps coming soon. Can't wait to share!

Our team will be in Brooklyn this week for our annual working retreat! We're taking time to reflect, plan, and brainstorm new innovations to better serve our community. We’ll be slower to respond and only available for urgent needs. Thanks for your patience 💙

📣 Special Office Hours Alert! While the Bridging Voice team is away at our annual working retreat, our incredible Ambassadors are stepping up to lead the next Office Hours session on their own! 🗓 Tuesday, June 17 🕓 4:30pm ET 📍 Zoom (register at : buff.ly/iqIiSV8)

Shoutout to Abby and Cat for representing Bridging Voice at the recent YCare training in WI — a special program for youth (ages 7–18) who are caregivers for family members with ALS. 19 amazing young caregivers explored low- and high-tech comm tools in a hands-on environment. #Caregivers #ALS #AAC

🐾 Talk about innovation! Our amazing client Sage and his wife Jaymie are training their dog Jubal using voice commands—all spoken in Sage’s own custom @Acapela voice. #VoiceTech #AAC #ALS #Acapela #AssistiveTechnology #CreativeCommunication #DogTraining #BridgingVoice #ClientSpotlight

Maryland Site Visits! Our AAC Specialist Annie Roche met with SLPs across the state—from Johns Hopkins to MedStar Georgetown—delivering tools & training to support pALS. Thanks to @MD_Aging, all ALS patients in MD get free access to our services & mobility gear 💙 #ALSawareness #AAC #SLPsInAction

🎉 Meet Emily Kornman, our new Associate AAC Specialist! After years collaborating via @TeamGleason, we’re thrilled to officially welcome her to Bridging Voice. Emily is an SLP with deep AAC + ALS expertise — and a passion for inclusive tech. We’re so lucky to have her! 💙 #AAC #ALS #AssistiveTech

Dr. Jessica Nagel is a scientist, mother, and long-time ALS warrior living in Maryland—and one of the many incredible people we’re proud to support at Bridging Voice. Jessica recently shared how our groundbreaking iOS mirroring software has transformed her ability to stay connected and independent:

🗣️ “Thanks to Bridging Voice, I’m ready to fight back.” – Chris Spaulding Like many people diagnosed with ALS, one of Chris’s biggest fears is losing the ability to speak to his loved ones. But thanks to a webinar co-hosted with @IAMALS last month, Chris found Bridging Voice and took action.