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InnerVoice in the News

Award-winning technology recognized by leading organizations in accessibility, autism research, and artificial intelligence.

$375K+

In Grants

Major Awards

12+

Years Research

Independent Reviews

What Experts Are Saying

Microsoft AI for Accessibility Winner

Easter Seals Tech•May 2019

InnerVoice AAC App

Professional review from a leading assistive technology organization highlighting InnerVoice's multi-sensory learning approach, customizable avatars, and Microsoft AI for Accessibility grant win.

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"Kids seem to love it!"

The Autism Show•2019

Inner Voice App Review

Hands-on review by an SLP praising InnerVoice's unique 3D avatar technology. The reviewer highlights the app's ability to help children with autism practice speech through animated self-portraits.

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Mensa Foundation Feature

Mensa Foundation•January 2025

Validation for an Approach to Helping People With Autism

In-depth article validating the scientific research behind InnerVoice, featuring CTO Matthew Guggemos's 2013 Mensa Award. Details the app's foundation in evidence-based research and partnerships with Microsoft, Autism Speaks, and Epic Games.

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Press Releases

Official Announcements

February 2018

InnerVoice 3.0: Giant Step Forward for Assistive Technology

Major update featuring Multi-Sensory Semiotics technology, powered by NSF SBIR grants. New capabilities for emotional communication and enhanced avatar-based learning.

March 2021

NIH Research: Promising Results for Non-Verbal Children with Autism

NIH-funded research demonstrates positive outcomes for non-verbal children with autism using InnerVoice's video-assisted speech and language intervention approach.

April 2021

iTherapy to Develop Virtual Language Assessment Tool & Autism Screener

NIH SBIR grant to develop a virtual language assessment tool and autism screener, expanding clinical capabilities into diagnostic assessment.

Recognition

Awards & Honors

Recognized by leading organizations for innovation in accessibility and autism research

2013

Mensa Intellectual Benefits to Society Award

Matthew Guggemos

Recognition for connecting music, language, and autism treatment through innovative research.

2014

Benjamin Franklin Award

Lois Jean Brady

Awarded for "Apps for Autism" - pioneering work in assistive technology publishing.

2019

Microsoft AI for Accessibility Grant

iTherapy / InnerVoice

Selected for Microsoft's prestigious program supporting AI-powered accessibility solutions.

2015-2018

Three Autism Hackathon Wins

InnerVoice Team

Multiple hackathon victories demonstrating innovation in autism communication technology.

2016

Ursula Award

InnerVoice

Recognition from Autism Today TV for outstanding contribution to the autism community.

Backed by $375K+ in Research Funding

Federally-funded research from NSF and NIH validating InnerVoice technology

$149,964

SBIR Phase I #1520587

2015

National Science Foundation

Synthesized Emotional Communication - Created emotionally expressive speech-generating technology for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

$224,789

SBIR R43

2019

National Institutes of Health

Video Assisted Speech Therapy (VAST) - Research comparing tablet vs VR delivery of animated speech visemes for children with autism.

Trusted Partners & Supporters

Microsoft

Epic Games

Autism Speaks

NewSchools Venture Fund

National Science Foundation

National Institutes of Health

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