Voiceitt marks the 34th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, celebrating the company's
technology milestones as well as progress in the national work to
promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Voiceitt, a pioneering leader in inclusive Voice
AI, marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, celebrating company technology milestones and progress in the
national work to promote equal opportunity for people with
disabilities.
Voiceitt was founded with the aim to build breakthrough and
affordable speech recognition to help people with disabilities be
understood by voice and live more independently. Voiceitt's
AI-driven technology, which is available as a consumer app and an
API enabling integration with other platforms and services, is
transforming lives by enabling people with speech and motor
disabilities to order coffee, collaborate with colleagues, and
communicate with people they love, using their voices.
In August 2023, Voiceitt launched
its stand-alone web application, the Voiceitt2 app. To mark
the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Voiceitt celebrates a year with its signature communication
product, toward its mission to leverage AI to increase
opportunities and quality of life for people with disabilities.
A Year with Voiceitt - Milestones & Achievements:
- Data-Driven Innovation: Voiceitt recognized the need for
diverse speech data and built extensive datasets representing
atypical speech patterns, filling a critical gap in traditional
speech recognition systems, which are often not designed to
recognize non-standard speech, especially those of people with
speech disabilities.
- User-Centric Development: Voiceitt's next-generation
technology powering the Voiceitt2 app and its commercial API, was
shaped by extensive user feedback, incorporating features like
spontaneous speech recognition, personalized vocabulary, and
enhanced speed and accuracy.
- Expanded Accessibility: Voiceitt2 is now available on
all internet-connected devices, including integrations with popular
virtual meeting platforms, and a Chrome extension for seamless
speech-to-text capabilities.
- Global Partnerships: Voiceitt has forged strategic
partnerships with organizations like RAZ Mobility (North America), Adapt-IT (United Kingdom), SuperYou Tech (Australia), and more in the horizon, expanding
its reach and impact worldwide.
- Championing updates to ADA to reflect new realities of
today's AI: Voiceitt also championed further progress in the
legislative and policy realm to update the ADA to reflect realities
of AI, including the role of inclusive voice AI to make digital
environments more accessible. For example, a U.S. Department of
Justice (DOJ) ruling covering Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures the accessibility of web content and
mobile apps for people with disabilities. This ruling followed
other recent legislation, such as the Communications, Video, and
Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA). Voiceitt is committed to
developing inclusive Voice AI solutions that empower individuals
with disabilities to achieve their full integration into all
aspects of society, and to supporting its partners and stakeholders
in adhering to these new standards of accessibility and
inclusivity.
Voiceitt: Building on Success
Leveraging the insights gained from user feedback on Voiceitt's
earlier product, an iOS app, Voiceitt2 emerged as a significant
leap forward in assistive communication technology. Voiceitt
is a speech-to-text Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC) software that allows people with
non-standard speech, accented speech or aging voice to use their
voice for communication with others or with technology.
Testimonials from the Voiceitt community often highlight the
transformative nature of the technology. Many users report
increased confidence in social interactions, improved academic or
professional performance, and a greater sense of autonomy. Voiceitt
has become an essential tool, breaking down communication barriers
and fostering a more inclusive society.
- Esther Klang: "Voiceitt
has given me the ability to participate in meetings and express my
ideas clearly, something I never thought possible. Voiceitt
drastically reduces the time I spend writing and responding to
emails because I am able to use speech-to-text which I never
dreamed could be a feasible option for me."
On the anniversary of Voiceitt2, Voiceitt continues the pursuit
of even more advanced communication solutions. Future developments
include:
- Continuous Innovation: Voiceitt remains committed to
exploring new frontiers in Voice AI, including integrations with
workplace and educational platforms, smart home devices and virtual
assistants.
- Language Expansion: Projects are underway to extend
Voiceitt's capabilities to other languages, further breaking down
communication barriers globally.
Voiceitt was born out of the realization that communication is a
fundamental human need. For people worldwide with situations like
cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, degenerative disease, stroke and
brain injury, speech disabilities can present a significant
barrier. Voiceitt has also demonstrated the flexibility and
inclusivity of its next-generation speech recognition technology
for individuals who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing with non-standard
speech.
Voiceitt aimed to revolutionize this landscape by developing
technology to understand and interpret a wide range of speech
patterns, regardless of clarity or fluency, empowering individuals
to communicate freely and confidently, breaking down barriers and
fostering inclusion. Voiceitt now empowers a diverse community, and
is learning the ways in which accessible voice AI can change their
lives.
Ultimately, the future of Voiceitt lies in its continued
commitment to user-centered design and innovation. By staying
attuned to the evolving needs of the Voiceitt community, it has the
potential to redefine the possibilities for individuals with
disabilities.
About Voiceitt:
Voiceitt is a leading provider of speech recognition
technology designed to empower individuals with speech
disabilities. Through innovative AI-powered solutions, Voiceitt
enables users to communicate effectively, participate fully in
society, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Sign up today to try Voiceitt for Free and experience the
transformative power of inclusive communication.
CONTACT
Sara
Smolley
Co-Founder & VP Partnerships
sara@voiceitt.com
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