by OpenAAC
OpenAAC is an open-source community initiative dedicated to making AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools accessible to everyone — regardless of budget or insurance coverage. The site serves as a central hub connecting families, therapists, educators, and developers with free and open AAC applications, symbol sets, vocabulary libraries, and technical standards. It emerged from frustration with the high cost and fragmentation of commercial AAC systems, and the belief that communication is too important to be locked behind proprietary paywalls.
OpenAAC is valuable for anyone who uses or supports AAC — from newly diagnosed non-speaking children to adults with acquired communication disabilities. It is particularly important for families who cannot afford commercial AAC systems, school districts looking for budget-friendly options, and developers wanting to build interoperable AAC tools. All resources are freely accessible and openly licensed.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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