Dynavox Group AB is a Stockholm-headquartered public company and the parent of Tobii Dynavox, serving people with disabilities through assistive communication technology. With nearly 1,000 employees and a presence in more than 65 countries, the group helps people who cannot rely on speech or movement communicate more independently, including through eye-gaze access.
Tobii DynavoxBorn from the 2014 merger of Sweden’s Tobii Technology and U.S.-based DynaVox, Tobii Dynavox develops assistive communication and mobility technology for people with disabilities. Its AAC devices and software include eye-controlled tools that let people communicate, use a computer and browse the web independently. The company now reaches users in more than 65 countries through a team of over 1,000 employees and a global partner network.334111PITTSBURGH, PA
Smartbox Assistive TechnologyFounded in 2000 by the Hawes family, Smartbox Assistive Technology develops communication software and devices for people who have difficulty speaking, helping them communicate and live more independently. Its flagship Grid platform is used by more than 50,000 people worldwide and is designed around individual language, access and communication needs. The company’s nearly 500-person team also provides training, technical support and resources for AAC users and their families.NEW KENSINGTON, PA
Enabling DevicesSince 1978, Enabling Devices has made assistive technology that helps people with disabilities communicate, play, learn, and take part more independently. The family-run company designs and builds its own products in a New York workshop, and its product-development team also creates customized devices when standard equipment does not meet a person’s needs. Enabling Devices continues to make low-volume products when they remain an essential entry point for a customer.HAWTHORNE, NY
BabaBaba builds eye-tracking communication and control devices for people who cannot speak or move, with products shaped by the firsthand experience of engineers and caregivers Hashma and Maryam. Its Mili system brings hands-free control to a mounted tablet, while the Jubilee glasses are being piloted as a lighter wearable alternative to medical equipment. Baba’s platform is designed for users and families who need practical support beyond the device itself.BROOKLYN, NY