The SHARE Foundation Employee Directory

In 1981, a project was begun to help a woman with cerebral palsy (Linda Texceira) communicate independently. Two computer engineers, Les Cory and Phil Viall spent a summer designing a computer system that enabled Linda to "speak" via a voice synthesizer, print letters, and use a telephone all by operating a single switch. Soon the pair In 1981, a p... roject was begun to help a woman with cerebral palsy (Linda Texceira) communicate independently. Two computer engineers, Les Cory and Phil Viall spent a summer designing a computer system that enabled Linda to "speak" via a voice synthesizer, print letters, and use a telephone all by operating a single switch. Soon the pair received other requests for people whose situation was similar to Linda. Eventually they were joined by Ric Walder, and the trio formed the SHARE Foundation. Since 1981, over 3900 people have been helped.Read More