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A Christmas to Remember in Tipanoy: Spreading Joy to 50 Amazing Kids
A Christmas to Remember in Tipanoy: Spreading Joy to 50 Amazing KidsThe Christmas season is a time for love, giving, and creating unforgettable memories—and this year, A Christmas to Remember in Tipanoy did just that. Held on December 29 at the Foursquare Gospel Church in Tipanoy, Iligan City, this heartwarming event brought the true spirit of Christmas to life for 50 incredible kids from the Kid’s Club.A Celebration of Joy and Generosity Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, sponsors, and our official event partner, JCI Iligan Maria Cristina, we turned what might have been an ordinary day into a magical celebration filled with laughter, love, and gratitude. Each child received heartfelt gifts, enjoyed delicious food, and experienced the joy of being surrounded by a caring community. The day began with a warm welcome and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. Through stories and interactions, the children learned that Christmas is not just about receiving—it’s about...
Bridging Communication Gaps: Pic-A-Talk’s TWINKLE Workshop Illuminates AAC Strategies
Bridging Communication Gaps: Pic-A-Talk’s TWINKLE Workshop Illuminates AAC StrategiesOn October 14, 2024, Pic-A-Talk proudly hosted TWINKLE (Teaching Workshop for Innovative New AAC Knowledge and Language Education), an insightful and interactive workshop focused on...
Breaking Barriers: Insights and Innovations at the 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium on Special Needs
Breaking Barriers: Insights and Innovations at the 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium on Special NeedsThe 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium, held on September 4-5, 2024, in Cagayan de Oro City, brought together a dynamic group of professionals and advocates committed to...
Pic-A-Talk Empowers Young Minds at NYSTIF 2024: Breaking Communication Barriers and Fostering Inclusivity
Pic-A-Talk Empowers Young Minds at NYSTIF 2024: Breaking Communication Barriers and Fostering InclusivityFrom September 18 to 21, 2024, Pic-A-Talk had the privilege of showcasing its innovative communication app at the National Youth Science, Technology, and...
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Echoes of Empowerment: Giving Voice to the Voiceless
🌟 Unlocking Voices and Changing Lives: Pic-A-Talk, an innovative Filipino-made app, is revolutionizing communication for non-verbal children with special needs by harnessing the power of images and text-to-speech technology. Founded by Ms. Uma Roa, this groundbreaking...
Young Philippine Entrepreneurs Shine at Major Startup Competition
Manila: Winners from the second cohort of the ARISE Plus Philippines Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Boost Accelerator were announced at the grand finale in Manila with an in-person Demo Day and pitching competition, marking the culmination of the programme.
Pic-A-Talk Celebrates Autism Month with Medbay
Ausome parents with their ausome kids at the Autism Spectrum Celebration at Plaza Alemania HotelLast April 30, 2023, we had the pleasure of teaming up with one of the most respectable therapy centers in Iligan City, Medbay Therapy and Learning Center, to celebrate the...
Beacon Demo Day 2023: Showcasing the Power of Entrepreneurship
Uma Roa had the privilege to pitch during the networking session and introduced Pic-A-Talk, a picture exchange communication system in a mobile application. The system consists of images of words that are easily identifiable by any user, which helps children with...
All Aboard the Pic-A-Talk Train!
Alps Tutorial House is a tutorial center that caters to elementary school students and children with special needs. It is owned by Teacher Lodi, an occupational therapist based in Iligan City. She aims to not just to educate children academically but also provide an...
Pic-A-Talk Ends 2022 With Laughter: SPED Center Gift Giving at Iligan City
Christmas is the time for giving. A wonderful occasion, usually spent with family and friends. Nothing beats the joy of seeing somebody’s face light up when given a present. But it’s more enjoyable when that person is someone who we’ve wanted to give back to for being...