We want to know what would help you communicate better. What devices, apps, or services are we missing? Pick a category below and tell us what you'd like California Connect to offer. Your ideas help us know what to explore next.
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Cognitive
Covers technologies that enhance memory, organization, and communication for individuals with cognitive disabilities. This includes apps and devices that support daily routines, provide simplified and intuitive interfaces, facilitate emergency communication, and reduce cognitive load through clear, accessible design
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Cross-Disabilities Ideas
Covers inclusive technologies that serve multiple disability types. This includes universal communication platforms, emergency systems, multi-input apps, and caregiver coordination tools that ensure accessibility and connectivity regardless of specific needs.
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Hearing
Covers technologies that enhance auditory awareness and communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This includes devices that convert sound into visual or tactile alerts, improve sound clarity in public and private spaces, and support one-on-one communication in noisy environments.
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Mobility
Covers assistive technologies that enable hands-free access to communication and computing for individuals with limited physical mobility. This includes head-controlled and foot-operated devices, voice-activated systems, and switch-adapted tablets designed for ease of use.
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Speech
Covers tools that support expressive communication for individuals with speech impairments. This includes speech-generating devices, voice preservation services, and alternative input methods like eye-tracking and switch activation to facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication.
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Vision (including Deafblind)
Covers tools that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. This includes Braille technology, audio description apps, tactile feedback systems, and navigation aids that provide spatial awareness through sound and touch.
