AssistBernice

Free communication support

Help someone say what they need to say.

AssistBernice is a free communication app for people who have difficulty speaking and the families who support them.

Who can share it

A resource for the people families already trust

Hospitals and rehabilitation teams

Speech-language pathologists

Assistive-technology programs

Stroke, aphasia, ALS, and disability organizations

Caregiver and aging networks

Schools and independent-living programs

What it does

Simple enough to try without training

  • Large phrase buttons for everyday needs, feelings, people, places, and conversation
  • Type a message and have the device speak it aloud
  • Custom phrases, photos, and multiple communicator profiles
  • English and Spanish controls
  • Adjustable text, tile size, contrast, voice, and speech speed
  • Local device storage with no account required

Clear boundaries

AssistBernice is a consumer communication aid. It is not a medical device, treatment, emergency service, or replacement for an AAC assessment.

Profiles, phrases, photos, messages, and settings stay in the browser on the user's device. No account is required.

Read the privacy policy