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iCanConnect Helps UNC Charlotte Student Communicate with Professors, Classmates and Family
August 30, 2018
William “Billy” Pickens III has always been driven by a desire to connect with the world around him. The 21-year-old college senior was born blind and has progressive hearing loss due to Norrie disease. As a result, Billy has often struggled to communicate and “keep up” with his sighted peers, which is something that is important to him. When he was younger, Billy was unaware of the vast array... read more

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iCanConnect pone la tecnología al alcance de las personas con una pérdida significativa de audición y visión para que puedan...
Mark Lane with smartphone
iCanConnect Ayuda Individuos Conectar Utilizando la TecnologíaFebruary 25, 2016
When one of Annette Rogers’ closest friends moved to Florida a few years ago, it immediately became clear she needed better tech...
Annette Rogers uses the iCanConnect program.
Maryland Woman Stays Close with Friends and Family Using iCanConnectFebruary 18, 2016
A lifetime of struggles with vision and hearing loss has not discouraged Kat Bottner from pursuing her ambitions. In fact, her...
Kat Bottner is an iCanConnect program participant
Delaware Woman Pursues Her Dream to Teach Others through iCanConnectJanuary 19, 2016
When 13-year-old Nolan Beavers left the International CHARGE Syndrome Conference in Chicago this summer, he had a powerful new way to...
Nolan Beavers with his mother Jodie
Michigan Teen Stays in Touch with Friends Around the Country through iCanConnect November 30, 2015
In the interest of getting the word out about our program, we've produced a short video that explains what the iCanConnect program...
Woman sitting in front of a computer screen with screen magnifying
A New iCanConnect Video Tells Our Story November 18, 2015
Brian Coppola is a man who believes in taking action. A native of Massachusetts, the 50-year-old Methuen resident has advocated on...
Brian Coppolla uses an iPhone provided by iCanConnect
Massachusetts Man Uses iCanConnect to Communicate with the World October 8, 2015
Chuck Ferrara is a man who loves to share a good laugh. Wearing his trademark fedora, the 69-year-old resident of Wakefield,...
Chuck Ferrora sits smiling in front of his computer with ZoomText.
Massachusetts Man Keeps in Touch with Family and Friends through iCanConnect September 18, 2015
Over the last few months, 45-year-old Jim Duncan of Washington D.C. has been able to sit down at his computer and compile email...
Jim Duncan uses an iPhone provided by iCanConnect.
Washington D.C. Man Regains Independence Through iCanConnect August 21, 2015
Six years ago, Jose Magallon was a married commercial roofer and mechanic with a young daughter, when a drunk driver crashed into him...
Jose Magallon is an iCanConnect participant who lives in Georgia
Georgia Man Regains Communication, Pursues Dreams with iCanConnect June 25, 2015
Not many people nowadays can envision going for a few hours or days – let alone weeks -- without hearing from a friend or relative....
Jeff Hess of Indiana writes an email using iCanConnect equipment
Thanks to iCanConnect, Indiana Man Reconnects with Loved Ones after DecadesMay 27, 2015
Ashley Bruno is a young woman who exudes independence and confidence. The 21-year-old resident of Virginia Beach loves to cook, play...
Ashley Bruno using her iPhone
Virginia Woman Strengthens Friendships and Gains Independence through iCanConnectMay 12, 2015
Lori Siedman knows the pain of not being able to communicate freely. For years, Lori had little to no communication with her family....
Lori Siedman working at her Apple laptop computer
Massachusetts Woman Reconnects with Family Through iCanConnectApril 28, 2015
iCanConnect Tech Minutes is a video series hosted by Jerry Berrier that highlights some of the distance communication technologies...
Jerry Berrier of iCanConnect
iCanConnect "Tech Minutes" - How Distance Communication Technology Works April 8, 2015
Rene Pellerin lives in Vermont with his wife Joan of over 30 years, who also serves as his interpreter. Rene's professional career...
Rene Pellerin of iCanConnect
Rene Pellerin shares his insights about iCanConnect February 18, 2015
Technology is revolutionizing the ways in which people with vision and hearing loss communicate with others over distances. In this...
Jerry Berrier of iCanConnect
Jerry Berrier of iCanConnect talks about distance communication technologyJanuary 30, 2015
A car enthusiast and former exotic lumber salesman, 81-year-old Peter LaMarca uses his desktop computer and iPhone to stay in touch...
Peter LaMarca is able to read email with a large screen computer.
Nevada Man Stays in the Loop with iCanConnect December 29, 2014

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