AssistiveWare Proloquo Wins 2023 App Store Award in Cultural Impact Category

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celebrating a Milestone in Assistive Communication Technology

Amsterdam, The Netherlands- [Nov 29, 2023] - AssistiveWare, the pioneering developer behind the next-generation Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps Proloquo and Proloquo Coach, is proud to announce that Proloquo has been named a winner of the prestigious 2023 App Store Award in the Cultural Impact category. This accolade recognizes apps that have made a significant impact on culture and society, and Proloquo’s selection underscores its transformative role in supporting communication for nonspeaking individuals.

Proloquo, along with its companion app Proloquo Coach, is at the forefront of enhancing communication for nonspeaking children and adults.

The Home Screen of AssistiveWare Proloquo and Proloquo Coach
The Home Screen of AssistiveWare Proloquo and Proloquo Coach

The app’s intuitive design allows users to express themselves by tapping buttons to speak, making communication more accessible and straightforward. With its easy setup and user-friendly interface, Proloquo supports users of all ages to develop their communication​​. Proloquo is unique in terms of its comprehensive and diverse set of words and its support for academics and literacy.

David Niemeijer, CEO of AssistiveWare, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm:

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We are deeply honored to receive this award. It is a testament to our commitment over the past decade to make AAC a widely accepted and effective form of communication. This recognition from the App Store highlights the impact of our work and the positive change we've brought to the lives of our users and the broader AAC community.

David Niemeijer

AssistiveWare CEO and Founder

Proloquo aims to break down barriers in communication, offering a platform for nonspeaking individuals to freely engage with their families, educators, and the wider world. Proloquo Coach complements this by providing step-by-step guidance for families and educators to support children who are developing language and communication. This holistic approach is crucial in fostering effective communication practices​​.

The App Store's recognition of Proloquo in the Cultural Impact category aligns with AssistiveWare's mission to create innovative solutions that foster connection and inclusion. This award celebrates the app's significant role in enhancing the lives of nonspeaking people and their communities, contributing to a better world.

For more information about Proloquo and Proloquo Coach, please visit AssistiveWare's website.

About AssistiveWare

Founded two decades ago, AssistiveWare is a company with a social mission and a leader in developing advanced AAC solutions. Their flagship app, Proloquo2Go, revolutionized the field of assistive communication in 2009, making it more accessible and effective for nonspeaking people around the world​​.

Media Assets

Proloquo and Proloquo Coach media assets can be downloaded from the Media Resources section.

Contact

Mitko Lambov, Marketing and Communications Lead

mitko@assistiveware.com

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