Everyone deserves to be heard.
For people with special needs and disabilities, some of the biggest challenges are the ones the world has stopped trying to solve.
Hear their Heart aims to harness the limitless potential of artificial intelligence paired with human-centered design and forward-thinking research to fuel innovation to push forward our goal of reimagining the future for those too often left unheard.
Our Mission
Hear their Heart was created from firsthand experience with the challenges faced by nonverbal autistic individuals and their families.
Communication challenges have affected our lives in nearly every way imaginable. Families can become isolated and left navigating systems that were never designed with their needs in mind. The daily demands of severe autism can strain entire households and leave families feeling alone.
These challenges are not going away, and neither are we.
We are looking at every challenge this condition presents and exploring how artificial intelligence can help reimagine better solutions through custom communication devices, safety equipment, applications, and other tools designed to improve independence and keep vulnerable individuals safe.
Below is an example of an early prototype helping a nonverbal child communicate wants, needs, and choices more effectively.
Who We Support
Hear their Heart is a place for anyone whose voice has been hard to hear, including:
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Children who communicate differently
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Parents and caregivers
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Families navigating difficult systems
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Advocates
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Individuals trying to be heard
You can help people like this
Support looks different for everyone: a donation, a shared story, volunteer time, or just telling someone about us.
Share a Story
Tell us what you or your family are experiencing. Your story stays private unless you choose to share it, and it helps shape where Hear their Heart goes next.
Share a StoryCommunity
Hear their Heart is working toward building a real, supportive community, one story and one connection at a time. We're early, and we'd rather grow honestly than pretend to be further along than we are.
Get Involved
There are a few simple ways to help right now:
- Share your story
- Volunteer or advocate
- Share Hear their Heart with someone who needs it
- Support the mission with a donation
- Contact us with questions or ideas