Web-Based Communication System

Give Every Person
a Voice

OpenVoice is a symbol-based communication board that turns taps into speech. Built for people with autism, ALS, aphasia, and other conditions that affect verbal communication.

HIPAA-conscious design
No app download needed
Completely free
Feelings & Emotions
😊 Happy
😢 Sad
🤩 Excited
😌 Calm
💧 Water
🍎 Food
🆘 Help
🛏️ Rest
🙏 Thank You
Yes
No
❤️ I Love You
I am happy
5 million+

Americans could benefit from augmentative and alternative communication tools

Autism Spectrum ALS Stroke & Aphasia Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Brain Injury Post-Surgery Age-Related Decline

What is AAC, and why does it matter?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to any method that helps a person communicate when speech alone isn't enough. AAC ranges from simple picture boards to sophisticated speech-generating devices.

OpenVoice is a symbol-based speech-generating system. Users tap emoji-illustrated buttons organized into categories like Feelings, Needs, Actions, People, and Places. Each tap speaks the word aloud using built-in text-to-speech. A sentence builder lets users string words together for more complex thoughts.

Unlike static picture boards, OpenVoice is fully customizable. Caregivers and therapists can add, remove, and reorder buttons to match each individual's vocabulary and communication goals.

Built for Real People, Real Needs

OpenVoice serves anyone who needs help expressing themselves, across every age and ability level.

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Children & Adults with Autism

Visual communication boards that reduce frustration and build language skills over time.

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ALS & Motor Neuron Disease

Accessible design with large buttons and keyboard shortcuts for people with limited motor control.

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Stroke Survivors

Help people with aphasia find their words again with categorized vocabulary and speech output.

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Hospital & Post-Surgery

Immediate communication for intubated patients or anyone temporarily unable to speak.

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Cerebral Palsy & Down Syndrome

Adjustable button sizes and high-contrast mode designed for diverse motor and visual abilities.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Simple, intuitive interface that helps during recovery when verbal communication is impaired.

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Elderly & Dementia Care

Familiar emoji symbols and large touch targets help seniors communicate needs and feelings.

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Families & Caregivers

Multi-user accounts let each family member have their own personalized communication board.

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Up and Running in Minutes

No downloads, no installations, no complicated setup. Just open your browser and start communicating.

1

Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account. No credit card required. Start exploring the full communication board immediately.

2

Customize Your Board

Add buttons, adjust sizes, choose voices, and tailor the board to your specific vocabulary and needs.

3

Start Communicating

Tap buttons to speak words aloud. Build full sentences. Use on any phone, tablet, or computer.

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Everything You Need to Communicate

Powerful features designed with input from speech-language pathologists and AAC users.

Text-to-Speech

Every button tap speaks the word aloud. Choose from multiple voices, adjust speed and pitch to sound natural.

Category-Based Boards

Organized into Feelings, Needs, Actions, People, Places, and Quick Phrases with hundreds of pre-loaded buttons.

Sentence Builder

String words together from pronouns, verbs, nouns, and more to build complete thoughts and sentences.

Fully Customizable

Add custom buttons, hide ones you don't need, reorder everything. Make the board truly yours.

Accessibility First

Adjustable button sizes, high contrast mode, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader friendly design.

Works Everywhere

Web-based, so it runs on any device with a browser. No app store download or special hardware required.

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Communication Shouldn't Cost a Fortune

Dedicated AAC hardware devices cost thousands. OpenVoice gives you the same core functionality at a fraction of the price.

Traditional AAC Device
$8,000+

one-time purchase

  • Single dedicated hardware device
  • Expensive repairs & replacements
  • Limited software updates
  • Not portable across devices
  • Long procurement wait times
OpenVoice
Free

no cost · no credit card

  • Works on any device you own
  • Continuous updates & new features
  • Fully customizable boards
  • Multi-user family accounts
  • Start using in minutes
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Free for Everyone

OpenVoice is completely free. No subscriptions, no trials, no credit cards. Just create an account and start communicating.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes any tool or strategy that supplements or replaces spoken language. This ranges from simple gestures and picture boards to high-tech speech-generating devices. OpenVoice is a digital speech-generating system that uses illustrated symbol buttons to produce spoken output.

No. OpenVoice is entirely web-based. Just open your browser on any phone, tablet, or computer and navigate to the site. There is nothing to download or install, which means it works across all platforms and devices immediately.

Absolutely. You can add custom buttons with your own text and emoji, hide buttons you don't need, and reorder them to put the most-used ones first. You can also adjust button sizes, enable high contrast mode, and choose from many different text-to-speech voices.

Yes. The emoji-based interface is intuitive for users of all ages, including young children. The large, colorful buttons are easy to identify and tap. Caregivers and therapists can customize the board to match the child's current vocabulary and communication goals.

Dedicated AAC devices (like those from Tobii Dynavox or PRC-Saltillo) are specialized hardware that can cost $5,000 to $15,000. They offer advanced features like eye tracking but require procurement, insurance approval, and repairs. OpenVoice provides core symbol-based communication with speech output at a fraction of the cost, accessible on devices you already own, with no wait time to get started.

Yes. Family and Organization plans support multiple users, each with their own personalized communication board and settings. This is ideal for families with multiple members who benefit from AAC, or for therapy practices and care facilities.

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