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Finally, an Affordable AAC Solution For People With ALS

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    Finally, an Affordable AAC Solution For People With ALS

    By sarah | News | 0 comment | 31 August, 2017 | 0

    Student project becomes life changing startup

    Edmond, OK, 8/31/17: VisuALS Technology Solutions is offering a comprehensive
    augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) solution for less than $3,000, a
    fraction of traditional devices, and it’s available now. Seeing the need for affordable
    AAC devices, VisuALS started as a student based project at Oklahoma Christian University, but has now turned into a full fledged business.

    VisuALS is a best-of-breed solution that combines the VisuALS software, PC hardware,
    and an eye-tracking bar to create an affordable and simple to use solution. By using
    eye-gaze technology, patients can text-to-speech, record and save notes, browse the
    web, have access to email, and control devices in the home through optional home
    automation products. The VisuALS system sells for $2,700 and includes a Microsoft
    Surface Pro tablet, a mount holder, a bluetooth speaker and the VisuALS software.

    Patients separately purchase an eye tracking bar for $150 which the VisuALS team
    integrates with the other components before delivery.

    Wendy Beson, an RN at the Integris Neuromuscular Center, expressed her excitement
    for the VisuALS solution. “It is of vital importance that people with ALS have a way to
    communicate with the world around them. Eye gaze technology allows these people to
    maintain their individuality, verbalize their needs, and maintain their independence for
    so much longer. This technology is not only affordable but easy to learn and put to use.”

    Carl Phelps, VisuALS’s first beta tester, said (through the VisuALS system), “We had
    been warned about how expensive these products (assistive technology) can be, but
    when we heard about VisuALS, we wanted to get one as quickly as possible.”

    VisuALS’ CEO, Russ McGuire adds “We have met many brilliant, funny, sweet, caring,
    and precious people with ALS. The disease robs their voice and their hands, locking
    that beauty inside them. Our heart is to enrich their lives and our world by making
    communications solutions available to as many as possible.”

    The VisuALS solution is available now at visuals.tech/shop. There is no need to go
    through all of the strenuous, and sometimes frustrating steps, of getting approved by
    insurance and it can be delivered to your door within two weeks.

    About VisuALS Technology Solutions, LLC
    Based in Edmond, Oklahoma, VisuALS’ mission is to love our neighbors by restoring
    independence, dignity, and hope through affordable assistive technology solutions.
    Birthed out of an award winning student project, VisuALS continues to benefit from its
    relationship with the innovative Oklahoma Christian University community. Learn more
    at http://visuals.tech

    Contact:
    Austin McRay
    Chief Marketing Officer
    VisuALS Technology Solutions
    866-767-4997
    austin@visuals.tech

    Russ McGuire, VisuALS

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