freespeech

• Purpose: FreeSpeech AAC is a free and open-source assistive communication app designed to provide the best AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) experience to users, particularly those who are nonverbal.

• Key Features:

  • Utilizes cutting-edge AI-generated voices from AWS, Microsoft Cognitive Services, and Google Cloud.
  • Leverages OpenAI GPT-3 for complex textual analysis, phrase conjugation, and word conjugation.
  • Built on Svelte, a fast front-end UI framework, ensuring a responsive user experience.
  • Originally created for the founder's nonverbal sister, now serving as a cost-effective alternative to expensive AAC software.

• Target Audience: Nonverbal individuals and those in need of assistive communication tools, as well as developers interested in contributing to open-source AAC solutions.

• Community & Media:

  • Actively discussed on Discord .
  • Featured by major media outlets like CNN and the BBC .

• Open-Source & Licensing: MIT-licensed, encouraging community contributions and transparency.

• Notable Technologies: Svelte, TypeScript, AWS, Microsoft Cognitive Services, Google Cloud, OpenAI GPT-3.