Awardee Profile: Naomi Rodgers
5th Annual ASHFoundation Virtual 5K Walk/Run
Poolside Chat #3: Artificial Intelligence in CSD

Our Work

Our ability to communicate and connect with each other is key to our success and happiness. The ASHFoundation supports innovators and sparks innovation in communication sciences to make that connection possible for everyone. Join us!

We make early investments in promising innovators
...to empower speech, language, and hearing professionals
...to change people's lives.

Millions of people are struggling to communicate and connect, but we’re here to help.

"How can a computer best give someone a voice?"

This question has inspired much of John McCarthy’s research career, including his ASHFoundation-funded investigation into the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) by people with speech and language disorders who also have other disabilities. Common AAC systems—which typically incorporate some type of visual component—are often unusable for people who have visual impairments.

That research has led to McCarthy’s work on programs, devices, and opportunities for people with communication disorders who have visual and motor impairments—making communication possible for everyone.

Read more about John's work

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Events and Deadlines


Poolside Chat #3: Artificial Intelligence in CSD
8/22/2024

5th Annual ASHFoundation Virtual 5K Walk/Run
8/31/2024

Steer Session 2024
12/5/2024

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