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.

 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