Vocasafe Watch Team

The hardest word for a special needs parent to say is "Yes." "Can we go to the lake?" "Can we join the field trip?" Your heart wants to say yes. You want them to explore and see the world. But your brain screams "No." Your brain lists the risks: What if they wander? What if there is water nearby? Living in a constant state of "No" keeps our children safe, but it can make their world very small. So, how do we ensure safe outings for autistic children  without compromising their freedom? We...

The 49% Reality If you are a parent of an autistic child, you likely know the statistic that keeps many of us awake at night: nearly 49% of autistic children wander  or bolt from safe environments. It happens quickly. It happens quietly. And it often happens even when caregivers are vigilant. For years, the technology industry offered a single solution: a standard GPS tracker. They gave parents a map and a blue dot and called it "safety." But at VocaSafe, we believe a blue dot on a map is...

Innovation in assistive technology Usually Happens in a Lab. We Wanted it to Happen in a Community. When we set out to build the VocaSafe Watch™, we faced a critical choice. We could have gone the traditional route: pitching to venture capitalists in boardrooms, focusing strictly on profit margins, and guessing what users might want. But VocaSafe Watch™ wasn’t born in a boardroom. It was born from a simple, undeniable truth: every voice deserves to be heard. That is why we chose crowdfunding....