ABC News recently aired a story about how the new Apple Vision Pro can benefit people with ALS and other neurological diseases. Mark, a person with ALS from Pennsylvania, became the first person to ever use the Apple Vision Pro via an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI).
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“The Apple Vision Pro is a step in the right direction for AI,” said Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CLIPP, CAPS, WSP, CEAC/Mastery, Home Accessibility and Assistive Technology Specialist, who has been a national leader on assistive technology for over 25 years. “The ability to communicate is crucial for people with ALS, who lose their ability to speak and move as symptoms progress. Tools like the Apple Vision Pro are a promising development for the future of communication technology, which will ensure that people with ALS can have a higher quality of life.”