Weekend: Restoring Dignity Through Accessible Communication Tech

Discover how Barvox, a groundbreaking speech translation app, is giving people with speech differences the power to be heard in real time. Learn how it restores dignity, connection, and independence.

This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at https://pneumasolutions.com/

Barvox is revolutionising accessible communication by “translating” the unique speech patterns of people with verbal challenges into clear, natural-sounding speech. In this conversation, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece speak with CEO and founder Dror Levy, co-founder Gill Epstein, speech therapist Orly Ziv-Maxim, and volunteer Samantha Cohen about how the app works, why it matters, and the lives it’s already changing.

From autism and ALS to Down syndrome and brain injury, Barvox allows people to build a personal speech dictionary, so their words and personality are expressed naturally—without the rigid and robotic tone of traditional AAC devices. The team shares the inspiring story of Barvox’s creation, the emotional reactions of early users, and its potential to transform therapy, education, and daily life for those often left unheard.

Relevant Links
Barvox Official Website: https://bar-vox.com