by OpenAAC
OpenAAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on removing barriers in the AAC ecosystem through open standards, freely available resources, and community collaboration. Its Open Board Format (OBF) standard allows communication boards to move between AAC apps, freeing users and families from vendor lock-in and enabling greater interoperability across the field.
OpenAAC publishes the Open Board Format standard for interoperable AAC boards, free symbol libraries with ARASAAC integration, educational resources for AAC users and families, and a certification programme for AAC tools based on minimum quality standards. It organises the free annual online conference AAC in the Cloud, which brings together AAC users, SLPs, educators, and developers from around the world. All standards, tools, and resources are open-source and freely licensed.
OpenAAC benefits the entire AAC community — users who want interoperable boards, SLPs and educators seeking free resources, and developers building inclusive AAC software. It is especially valuable for families and individuals in low-resource settings where commercial AAC tools are unaffordable.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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