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Giving voices

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 through life-changing assistive technology.

Giving voices

Giving voicesGiving voicesGiving voices

 through life-changing assistive technology.

Who We Are

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Our History

Our History

Our History

In 1981, a project was begun to help a woman with cerebral palsy (Linda Texceira) communicate independently.  Two computer engineers, Les Cory and Phil Viall spent a summer designing a computer system that enabled Linda to "speak" via a voice synthesizer, print letters, and use a telephone all by operating a single switch.  Soon the pair 

In 1981, a project was begun to help a woman with cerebral palsy (Linda Texceira) communicate independently.  Two computer engineers, Les Cory and Phil Viall spent a summer designing a computer system that enabled Linda to "speak" via a voice synthesizer, print letters, and use a telephone all by operating a single switch.  Soon the pair received other requests for people whose situation was similar to Linda.  Eventually they were joined by Ric Walder, and the trio formed the SHARE Foundation.  Since 1981, over 3900 people have been helped.

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Our Team

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Our History

Our amazing team of staff, volunteers and Board of Directors are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action.  If you feel called to volunteer, please get in touch with us.

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Our Mission

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Our Mission

 The mission of the SHARE Foundation is to empower physically challenged, non-speaking people to express their basic wants and needs, communicate with others, control their immediate environments and achieve the greatest possible level of independence. 


SHARE succeeds in its mission by directing resources that enable the design, adaptation

 The mission of the SHARE Foundation is to empower physically challenged, non-speaking people to express their basic wants and needs, communicate with others, control their immediate environments and achieve the greatest possible level of independence. 


SHARE succeeds in its mission by directing resources that enable the design, adaptation, and fabrication of high technology equipment tailored specifically to the unique need of every individual who seeks our help

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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

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