Welcome to VoiceforLiving.com
Solutions for Those Who Can't Speak
Welcome to Voice for Living, an information resource and exchange for the millions of people worldwide challenged by speech disabilities and their families. With an emphasis on creating an enjoyable and valuable learning experience, Voice for Living is a place for you to discover how an array of tools and techniques, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, can open a whole new world of possibilities for those who can’t speak!
Facts about Speech Disabilities
- Approximately 8 out of every 1000 people are unable to use speech as their primary means of communication.
- Significant speech disabilities are caused by a variety of conditions, including: autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease), cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a variety of other diagnoses.
- Just six percent of those who might benefit from products designed to help those who are unable to speak actually get access to the assistive technology because they simply do not know it exists!
Voice for Living – Solutions for Those Who Can’t Speak
