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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 4d

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

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 18d

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

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 24d

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!

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 28d

Huge thanks to Jess for recording and sharing this video—an inspiring reminder that the right tech + the right support can make amazing things possible! 💙
And thank you to the @Maryland Department of Aging for making more stories like Jess’s possible.

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Oct 2

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Oct 1

When she began to lose her voice and ability to type, Michele worked with @BridgingVoice to set up her @Tobii eye tracker + @elevenlabsio AI voice.

She wrote this moving blog entirely with her Tobii—on tech, community & life with ALS.
www.bridgingvoice.org/news

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Oct 1

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.

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Sep 3

Learn more about our ElevenLabs partnership and how to get your free account at: bridgingvoice.org/elevenlabs.

ElevenLabs - Bridging Voice

We are excited to partner with

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 29

Watch the full training on our YouTube channel at tinyurl.com/watch-decoding
or join our free Open Office Hours every Tuesday at 4:30pm ET to ask questions: tinyurl.com/bv-office-ho...
#BridgingVoice #AACtraining #EyeTracking #EyeGaze

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 29

In Part 1, we cover:

✅ What eye tracking and track status mean

✅ How calibration works

✅ Tips for improving accuracy and comfort

✅ Common issues (like dry eyes, device position, or glare) that can impact a user's ability to use their eye tracking device successfully

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 25

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iamals.bsky.social @iamals.bsky.social · Aug 25

Please join us in celebrating the first cohort of Peer Support Specialists, who have completed their training and are ready to start supporting people impacted by ALS! Congratulations!

Learn more about the Peer Support Specialist program and how you can be part of it: https://bit.ly/3FBR1mx

Reposted by Bridging Voice

Abby @abygail-marx.bsky.social · Aug 22

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!

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 15

Have questions or want some help figuring out the right approach for you? Drop into our open office hours on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm ET. Register at www.tinyurl.com/bv-office-hours for the zoom link.

#ALS #VoiceBanking #MessageBanking #VoiceCloning #AAC #AssistiveTech #BridgingVoice

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 15

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.

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Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 8

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.

Bridging Voice @bridgingvoice.bsky.social · Aug 6

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!

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