At the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, Stephanie Rudeen is the Director of Donor Engagement, and Amanda Mason is the Assistive Technology Services Coordinator.
As our guests this week, Stephanie and Amanda talk about how important it is for humans to communicate with each other, and how difficult it can be for people with ALS. That’s because about 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak. However, there are many ways this regional ALS chapter assists those living with ALS providing by various technologies to aid with communication, giving people with ALS a voice. It’s fascinating, so please don’t miss this show!

We talked about how to communicate with a person who was diagnosed with ALS. Did you know that 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak? Living with ALS can make communication more difficult. That’s why they are here to discuss the many ways in how their chapter assists those living with ALS providing various technologies to aid with communication.