A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Educating
& Supporting
Speech Generating Device (SGD) users and their families.
About Us
Unmuted Grace is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to provide family centric education, recreation and support services to aid people who have difficulty using their natural speech and use AAC assistive technology, specifically Speech Generating devices (SGDs).
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These devices provide an electronic voice for individuals unable to speak.
Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) is a specific type of assistive technology that can benefit people of all ages by promoting independence, expanding communication and increasing social interactions.
AAC allows users to explore communication beyond basic wants and needs. Having robust language availability enables users the means to exercise choice and control to express more personality and therefore more fully engage and participate in their day to day lives.
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Our organization is devoted to building a supportive network and community around AAC device users - working closely with families through high touch educational/recreational programs and services to help them realize the benefits of using Speech Generating Devices.
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Effective AAC use has the potential to give people access to a multitude of new relationships, friendships, vocational and educational opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable.
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Our family centric approach is designed to Empower Speech Potential!
What is an AAC device?
The term AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) device is often used interchangeably with terms like speech-generating device (SGD) or assistive communication device or simply communication device or “Talker”.
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Our Mission
Our organization is positioned to help remove barriers and alleviate the strain on families by identifying existing resources and/or creating solutions where they do not exist.
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Our work focuses on helping SGD Users and their families overcome the very real challenges of Access and Opportunity.
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Some of the challenges that people seeking AAC devices may face include:
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Lack of availability and accessibility of AAC systems
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Communication partners' lack of knowledge of AAC systems
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Insufficient amount of therapy provided
Our Vision
As the number of available high tech AAC devices becomes more readily available, there also needs to be a strong support system for these families to successfully include these devices in their daily lives.
Unmuted Grace is committed to creating a future in which AAC device users:
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- Engage with their devices more frequently
- Enhance their vocabulary usage and understanding
- Enjoy a Better quality of life
- Experience increased acceptance and community awareness
We are committed to building and supporting a more confident and visible community of AAC device users.
Unmuted Grace
