Happy Valley Startup Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Founder Mary Elizabeth McCulloch and her team at Project Vive are giving a voice to those silenced by disability, with Voz Box, an affordable device which converts users’ movements to speech.
“My whole life, I’ve had a lot of experience…with people who have communications disabilities,” McCulloch explained, mentioning her grandfather, as well as two uncles who lost their ability to communicate due to ALS. “When you lose your voice, it’s not just the voice that’s gone. It’s also an ability to control your life, to connect with other people. Especially for someone who’s the head of their household – it’s not only their voice that’s taken away; it’s also their role in the family. I’ve seen that personally.”
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