Bridging Voice
@bridgingvoice.bsky.social
Non-profit supporting ALS clients with communication technology. Learn more at www.bridgingvoice.org.
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! 💙
We’ll be back and ready to support you again in 2026! 💙
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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! 💙
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
Thank you to everyone who made this impact possible in 2025 💙
Help us close out the year strong: tinyurl.com/bv-2025
December 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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
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
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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 💙
December 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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!
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
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
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
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!
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
Free resources & more ⬇️
tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
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
👀 Sneak Peek #2: Session 1769: Voice Preservation & AI Voices (11/22 @ 9:30am).
Free resources ⬇️
tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
👀 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
👀 Sneak Peek #1: Session 1480 (11/21 @ 1:30 PM)
tinyurl.com/bv-asha-resources
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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
👀 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
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
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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
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
Part 1: @spazwing23, @mikeystonemusic, @theyseemegrolling, & @snauser13.
Full session: tinyurl.com/watch-amplifying
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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
🗓️ Tuesday, November 11 at 3:00pm ET
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/register-choose-apps
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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
🗓️ 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.
* 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.
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
* 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
🗓️ Tues, Nov 11 3pm ET
🔗 Register at: tinyurl.com/register-choose-apps
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
🗓️ 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
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
October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
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!
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!
October 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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!
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
📆Tuesday, October 21
🕒 3:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/register-amp...
#als #aacawareness
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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
📆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
#ALS #AssistiveTechnology #EyeGaze #Smartbox #BridgingVoice
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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
#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
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is life-changing for people with ALS. Check out our guide to learn more!
#als #bridgingvoice #aac #communication #aacawareness
October 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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.
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
Learn more at: sewicaregivingsymposium.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
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
Learn more about our partnership with ElevenLabs at www.bridgingvoice.org/elevenlabs
September 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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
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
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/register-tech
September 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/register-tech