AI avatars are giving people with ALS their voice back #Shorts

Published on September 26, 2026

At our Local Support Orgs webinar, Tony Heyl of ALS United Mid-Atlantic shared how AI avatars help people with ALS communicate as themselves — including his friend David, who said his wedding vows through one. Watch the full webinar free at https://als.community #Shorts #ALSCommunity #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #LivingWithALS

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