Voiceitt partners with Virtualahan to put AI to work, makes remote workplace inclusive

Voiceitt, an Israeli pioneer in speech recognition technology for non-standard speech, has announced its collaboration with Virtualahan, an organization in the Philippines that recruits and trains individuals with disabilities for meaningful employment opportunities. Together, the two organizations leverage cutting-edge AI-driven technologies to give people with disabilities a voice and facilitate opportunities for employment.

Voiceitt and Virtualahan share a common mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing them with the tools and opportunities to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Through this partnership, they address the pervasive issue of unemployment among people with disabilities by offering them meaningful employment opportunities that utilize Voiceitt's groundbreaking speech recognition. Voiceitt's app for people with speech disabilities facilitates both in-person and remote voice-based communication, as well as interaction with third party apps, such as AI-productivity tools. It is a crucial tool for communication, collaboration, and autonomy for people with disabilities who struggle to be understood or to access mainstream technologies on their own. With Voiceitt, people with disabilities can get a job, keep a job, and enjoy greater productivity and satisfaction on the job.

According to the United Nations, approximately 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed worldwide, representing a significant barrier to social and economic inclusion. In the United States, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities is more than double that of the general population. Voiceitt and Virtualahan are committed to changing these statistics by creating inclusive workplaces where individuals with disabilities can contribute their unique talents and skills.

Alyson Pace, CEO, Voiceitt: "Our tech expands employment opportunities and can improve workplace productivity. We are proud to acknowledge the contributions of our invaluable team members with disabilities. With Virtualahan's expertise in training, coaching and employment support, we aim to break down barriers and create opportunities for people with disabilities to thrive in the workplace. In parallel, we are engaging with major employers across the tech industry, government, education and healthcare, to deploy our technology in order to leverage tremendous talent in the disability community that is often otherwise untapped. What a ramp was to yesterday's office building, Voiceitt is to today's remote workplace: if a person cannot participate in or be understood in a video conference or phone call, then they may struggle to fulfill their potential at work."

Ryan Gersava, Founder, Virtualahan: "At Virtualahan, we provide people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups with skills for online employment. By partnering with Voiceitt, we provide excluded communities with economic opportunities and life skills to reach their professional potential, and present them with access to cutting-edge technology like Voiceitt that not only improves communication but also opens doors to employment opportunities that were previously inaccessible."

The founders of Voiceitt and Virtualahan, Danny Weissberg and Ryan Gersava, met when they were fellows of the social entrepreneur leadership program, The Global Good Fund Fellowship, and determined to collaborate toward their mutual goals.

Carrie Rich, CEO, The Global Good Fund:  "It's an honor to support the leadership of Voiceitt and Virtualahan through The Global Good Fund Fellowship, and to follow-on invest in Voiceitt through the Global Impact Fund. Many doors will open for people with disabilities that will positively impact individuals, businesses and the world, thanks to collaboration between leaders of Voiceitt and Virtualahan.''

Voiceitt's technology enables individuals with speech disabilities to communicate more effectively and access mainstream voice technologies, such as the collaboration platform Webex and the AI productivity tool, ChatGPT. Voiceitt empowers people with disabilities to express themselves and participate more fully in everyday life. Voiceitt partners with organizations such as the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Tennessee to evaluate how technologies like Voiceitt can advance critical employment opportunities.

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