If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that Avaz has always been about one thing: building tools that make communication accessible, joyful, and deeply personal. Today, we get to share some big news, with a lot of excitement (and yes, a few happy tears). Avaz is now a wholly owned subsidiary of PRC-Saltillo, a pioneer in AAC for nearly 60 years, delivering trusted solutions like TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, Unity®, Accent®, NovaChat®, and Via®.
What does this mean?
Firstly, and most importantly: the heart and flavor of Avaz aren’t going anywhere.
- Our design-forward, multilingual Avaz app becomes part of a larger family of AAC solutions – think more choices, more languages, more devices, and more ways to express yourself.
- Design + Innovation + Clinical Expertise + Legacy – this partnership brings together the best of both worlds, all aimed at building better, smarter tools for communication.
- More minds, more ideas, and more strength behind us to keep building the features and updates you’ve always asked us for.
Why This Matters
Both Avaz and PRC-Saltillo have always believed that AAC isn’t a privilege, it’s a right.
Where they bring decades of global expertise in communication and access, we bring our tech-integrated, multilingual-first approach. Together, we’re better positioned to expand AAC access everywhere, from Chennai to Chicago, from classrooms to clinics, from therapy rooms to homes.
As Sarah Wilds, CEO of PRC-Saltillo, says:
“PRC-Saltillo’s legacy is rooted in creating tools that address communication, language development, access, and implementation challenges. Avaz complements this with its tech-integrated approach and deep understanding of multilingual user needs across the globe.”
And as Narayanan, our CEO, adds:
“Together, we’re uniquely positioned to expand access to AAC and share knowledge across borders.”
Hear from our CEOs, Narayanan Ramakrishnan and Sarah Wilds, as they share what this partnership means for the AAC community.
What Stays the Same (Hint: Almost Everything!)
We know announcements like these come with big questions, so here are a few straight-up answers:
- Same App. Same Support. Your Avaz app isn’t changing. Our support team is still your support team. And yes, we’ll continue to offer our apps on both the App Store and Play Store, just like always.
- Same Pricing. No surprises here: your subscriptions, licenses, and contracts remain valid.
- Same People. The Avaz team you know (the ones behind your emails, workshops, and updates) aren’t going anywhere.
- Same Speed. Innovation is our jam, we’ll keep pushing updates and features, fast.
Think of this as Avaz getting more fuel for its rocket, not a change in direction.
Because at the end of the day, Avaz has always been built on your feedback, your stories, and your trust. That part? Non-negotiable.
Have more questions? We’ve got you covered – Read the full Acquisition FAQs here.
A Final Word (From the Heart)
If you’ve ever sent us a feature request at midnight, shared your child’s first “pizza” moment, or troubleshooted a stubborn button with us, YOU’RE THE REASON WE’RE HERE.
This acquisition doesn’t change that. It only makes our commitment stronger.
So here’s to louder voices, bolder ideas, and a future where nothing about AAC users is without AAC users.
We’re thrilled to be part of the PRC-Saltillo’s community – bringing our style, our spark, and our love for innovation into a global family that shares our mission.