AI for MND communication revolutionises voice preservation and independence
AI for MND communication helps patients preserve their voices and independence, enabling them to stay active in work, family, and community life.
AI for MND communication is helping people with motor neurone disease (MND) preserve their voices and independence.
Nick Varley, a councillor from Kippington, is a clear example of the impact of AI for MND communication. used AI to replicate his voice after his diagnosis in November 2024 left him struggling to speak.
The AI for MND communication technology, developed by the MND Association and 11Labs, created a natural-sounding digital voice that Varley used publicly at a council meeting, allowing him to continue participating in work and daily life.
MND progressively weakens muscles, affecting speech, movement, eating, and breathing, and losing the ability to communicate can be isolating. AI for MND communication gives patients control over their voice and helps them stay active in work, family, and community life.
Varley has also raised over £21,000 for MND charities, showing how AI supports both practical communication and emotional resilience.
This technology represents a major advancement in assistive tools, offering hope for patients worldwide to maintain independence and continue contributing to society.
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