Lingraphica success stories
Lingraphica has helped people improve their communication and quality of life for over thirty years. Here are first-hand accounts from some of those people, their caregivers, and speech-language pathologists on why they chose Lingraphica AAC devices.
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How one bilingual stroke survivor uses Lingraphica AAC to communicate in Spanish and English
Evelyn Demera “In the past, I didn’t want an AAC device. I practiced my speech on my own. But before I got the AAC device, I was angry and frustrated. Now, I am not frustrated. I feel happy and confident.” Read their story
Cindy and Marcus are reclaiming life after locked-in syndrome
Cindy Johnson “Cindy wasn’t supposed to be alive. She was in the ICU for 73 days on life support. It was very hard…but having a Lingraphica device made it easier. With Lingraphica, Cindy was able to have a life — and a voice — again.” Read their story
How Jason navigates neurofatigue and primary progressive aphasia with AAC
Jason Pine “I’d tell other people with primary progressive aphasia what everybody said to me: get a device in your hands early. I know you don’t think you need it now…but there’s so much benefit to being able to build and customize the device so that you can get the most out of it. And you can only do that when you’re at a certain stage.” Read their story
How Lori Is Using Lingraphica AAC to Rebuild Her Confidence and Career After a Stroke
Lori Broussard “I would tell anyone with aphasia to get all the therapy that they could get — and to absolutely get a Lingraphica device. Having it makes me feel safe.”Read their story
“A Whole New World for Me”: How the Lingraphica TouchTalk Became Josh’s Lifeline
Josh Stevens After a stroke left him with receptive and expressive aphasia as well as apraxia of speech, Josh found hope, connection, and empowerment. Read their story
How Army Major Joe Martin Reclaimed His Voice and Purpose After Throat and Tongue Cancer
Joe Martin “Having the device has made things so much easier. I learned more and more each day how to be more independent when shopping or going to appointments. […] It provided me the instant ability to communicate with others without being the odd person out.” Read their story
“This Is Life-Changing”: How AAC Gave Dynasty Her Voice at Work and Beyond
Dynasty Holland “I know independence is very, very important. It’s a lot more effective for Dynasty to say what she needs to say without needing me to speak for her.” Read their story
How one SLP helped a father reconnect with his daughter using a Lingraphica AAC device
Sophia Apgar Sophia’s story is a great reminder that AAC isn’t only a tool to supplement speech, it can be used throughout the entire therapy process. Read their story
Bob’s Aphasia Recovery Story: Connection and Communication with Lingraphica
Bob Barron Life changed instantly for Bob when he had a stroke while driving. The event left him with aphasia, but Bob didn’t let aphasia define him. Read their story
How One Woman with Aphasia Reclaimed Her Independence Using Her Lingraphica AAC Devic
Mary Morel Mary Morel’s life changed in an instant when a stroke in 2015 left her with aphasia. Suddenly, even saying her name or phone number aloud felt impossible. Read their story
This SLP helped her patient with aphasia manage seizures and pain using Lingraphica’s AAC device
Jessie Stavrou SLP, Jessie Stavrou, Helped Her Patient with Aphasia Manage Seizures and Pain Using Lingraphica’s AAC Device Read their story
Meet Rosemary: A speech-language pathologist (SLP)
Rosemary Watson Speech-language pathologist Rosemary Watson shares how Lingraphica’s AAC devices have transformed communication for her clients. Read her story! Read their story
Meet Jacqui: A speech-language pathologist (SLP)
Jacqui Pozzi Acute care presents unique challenges for AAC, and Lingraphica provides unique solutions. This is Jacqui’s story — in her own words — about her journey with Lingraphica. Read their story
Determined Stroke Survivor Takes on Aphasia with AAC
Michael Mapes Michael’s wish is that everyone who has aphasia would put in the time and practice on a Lingraphica device that it takes to be able to communicate. Read their story
How an AAC Device Helped Karen Rebuild Communication After Aphasia
Karen Hilchey Karen had her first stroke at age 48. But no stranger to adversity, Karen made a full recovery. Unfortunately, approximately 23% of Americans who have one stroke will go on to have a second. Read their story
Retirement Turned Upside Down
Linda Sweany Linda Sweany was enjoying retirement until a stroke changed everything. Learn how her AAC device gave her the confidence to find her words. Read their story
How Linda’s TouchTalk Gave Her a Lifeline
Linda S. Before Linda’s strokes, she and her wife were a power couple by almost any measure. Learn how she found her voice again through her aac communication device. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Regains His Voice Nearly Two Decades Later
Joe Carreiro Joe was a hardworking man in the construction business until he suffered a stroke and developed aphasia. This is the story of how he overcame. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Uses His Communication Device To Reach His Goals and Help Others
Arthur Goodwin Arthur Goodwin, a stroke survivor uses his AAC communication device after developing aphasia to reach new goals and inspire others. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Makes the Speech of a Lifetime with His Communication Device
Joe Greenhouse Joe was a successful engineer and businessman until he suffered a stroke and developed aphasia. This is the story of how he overcame. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Sees a Major Breakthrough with Her Communication Device
Nancy Mamis-King Nancy has a major breakthrough after surviving a stroke with asphaia and being limited to only four words. See how she uses her aac communication device. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Finds Freedom and Independence Thanks to Her Lingraphica Communication Device
Ruby Free A massive stroke and aphasia kept Ruby from speaking for years. But her life changed when she discovered an aac speech generation device. Read their story
Stroke Survivor and Husband Find Speech Generating Device to Be Fantastic and Intuitive
Rosanne Knapp Rosanne Knapp suffered a severe stroke and lost the ability to communicate. By using a speech-generating device, she is able to communicate once more. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Masters Her Communication Device Through Persistence and Practice
Michele Mazzoni Michele Mazzoni is a stroke and aphasia survivor who is able to participate in most everyday activities through her AAC communication device. Read their story
Stroke Survivor Uses Device to Share Stories with Friends and Family
Keith Sopher Keith developed aphasia following a stroke. But now he loves to converse and hasn’t let aphasia stop him thanks to his AAC speech communication device. Read their story
