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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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Agnes Allen of Stamford, Connecticut is 90-years-old. This mother of three and grandmother to nine has experienced a lot in her life—...

90 year-old Connecticut author uses new technology to defy her challenges and remain connectedMay 21, 2014

Three and half years ago, life changed dramatically for Jim Cox of San Jacinto, California. Back then, he lived a whirlwind...

New Technology Opens the Door for California Man with Vision & Hearing LossMay 21, 2014

21 de abril de 2014 San Juan, Puerto Rico – Perkins School for the Blind está actualmente colaborando con el Programa de Asistencia...

La Universidad de Puerto Rico Facilita iCanConnect para la islaApril 25, 2014

San Juan Puerto Rico – Perkins School for the Blind is now partnering with the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP) –...

University of Puerto Rico to Facilitate iCanConnect for the Island TerritoryApril 21, 2014

The St. Croix Avis ran a recent article on how iCanConnect is helping individuals in the U.S. Virgin Islands....

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iCanConnect Covered in St. Croix AvisMarch 24, 2014

Sharon Giovinazzo is passionate about her job and will go to great lengths to bring modern distance communications technology to the...

Super Trainer Embarks on Whirlwind Trip to Connect Deaf-Blind Consumers in MontanaMarch 3, 2014

Gayle Aamold, a 72-year-old grandmother from Hartford, South Dakota, is computer savvy. She’s a whiz on email, surfing the internet...

New Communications Technology Reconnecting South Dakota’s Deaf-BlindMarch 3, 2014

11-year-old Schelbie DeHaai of Miller, South Dakota is an “A” student who loves to talk and text her friends. What fifth grader...

Communications Equipment Providing “Security” For South Dakota Girl with Hearing & Vision LossMarch 3, 2014

The dictionary definition of “dedication” should include a photo of Marilyn Trader. This dynamic, mother of two is the Southeastern...

Helen Keller National Center Rep says Working with the Deaf-Blind is her “Dream Job”March 3, 2014

Call it the iPad make over. 42-year-old Renae Addison of St. George, South Carolina – a mother of two teen-agers - has no hearing...

iCanConnect Powers Transformation for South Carolina WomanMarch 3, 2014

As a girl growing up with profound hearing loss, Ami Patrick of Taylor, South Carolina taught herself sign language. It came in...

South Carolina Couple with Hearing and Vision Loss Discover New Opportunities to Communicate with iCanConnectMarch 3, 2014

“Gave me my life back!” declares 56 year-old Arlene Browning of Montgomery, Alabama. Browning, who has combined hearing and vision...

Alabama Grandmother who has combined hearing and vision loss, raves about the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution ProgramMarch 3, 2014

“I love technology!” declares Lori Wyke. Last summer, the Chattanooga, Tennessee mother of three received new communications...

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iCanConnect Tennessee Client Becomes Trainer for the ProgramJanuary 23, 2014

Just try keeping up with Bryen Yunashko of Chicago. The 45-year-old is always on the move! Yunashko has significant hearing and...

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Chicago Man Stays Mobile with Technology Received Through iCanConnectJanuary 23, 2014

Perry “Woody” Neal loves to tell stories and jokes. But what he loves most in life is his wife, Charlotte, of 53 years. The soon-to-...

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iCanConnect Helps Nashville Man Read the Newspaper for the First Time in 15 YearsJanuary 23, 2014

“Every time I get to help somebody, it’s like a thumbs up to Momma!” Jeri Cooper says she owes everything to her late mother’s faith...

Tulsa Grandmother Helps Others Who Are Deaf-Blind CommunicateJanuary 17, 2014

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