Idalie Fernandez
Idalie is the Sales Manager for East and Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Tobii Dynavox in Sweden, helping to build sustainable AAC ecosystems in emerging AAC countries over the last five years. Prior to starting with Tobii Dynavox, Idalie worked at a technology company in Stockholm for five years, followed by an NGO, Mentor International, that fosters positive youth development. She is passionate about helping to empower people to reach their potential and achieve independence.
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Unlocking Potential: The Economic and Social Impact of High-Tech AAC for Individuals with CP, ASD, and ALS
About session
We will delve into the results from the health economic study that was commissioned by Tobii Dynavox and conducted in Sweden by Augur, an independent company, and Health Economist, John Moshtaghi-Svensson. The study explored the impact of high-tech AAC on individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers as well as the substantial return on investment that these devices offer to society. But this isn’t just about technology—it’s about human potential, societal gains, and driving policy changes to secure the necessary funding to make high-tech AAC accessible for all who need it.