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iCanConnect participant Carl Ramos works at a desk on a computer provided by the iCanConnect program.
iCanConnect ayuda a un hombre de Texas a mantenerse en contacto con su familia cerca y lejos
June 20, 2018
Carlos Ramos estaba desesperado por contactar a su familia cuando el huracán María azotó a Puerto Rico el septiembre pasado. Cuando finalmente se restauró la electricidad, el Sr. Ramos pudo comunicarse con éxito con los miembros de su familia a través de un mensaje de texto y supo que habían sobrevivido a la tormenta. Esta comunicación hubiera sido casi imposible en las mejores circunstancias... read more

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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
Kevin Lee of Washington State depends on technology to keep in touch with others.   In recent years, the 40-year-old from Renton,...
iCanConnect Gives Washington State Man New Ways to Connect with Others December 8, 2014
“We live in a society where we have to connect,” says Ramona Rice of Riverdale, Utah.  For people with combined hearing and vision...
Headshot of Ramona Rice
iCanConnect Provides Utah Woman Newfound Sense of Confidence and IndependenceNovember 26, 2014

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