Voice For Joanie is a non- profit corporation that provides assistive technology to people suffering with ALS, so they may have a "voice".

A team of VFJ volunteers meets with the client and family members to evaluate the need and to determine which communication equipment will help. Computer technology is adapted and modified according to specific needs, and a volunteer is assigned to each client to provide continuous individual support.

During the 18 years it has been in existence helping those suffering from ALS, Voice For Joanie has assisted over 584 people.   

Stephen Hawking
Michael Zaslow
Catfish Hunter

Some other famous people with ALS

ALS ( Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system which causes degeneration in both upper and lower motor neurons and results in muscle weakness.

"I would talk with her on the phone and notice the slurring in her words. I would go to visit her and notice she was having more difficulty; this continued to a point where she was unable to talk and move. The only thing she was able to do was blink. We used to talk to each other with a letter board. I would point to the letter and she would indicate by blinking which letter she wished to use and we would spell out words. And I thought, there has to be a better way ".

Building hope in the blink of an eyeVFJ Video

NEW MILFORD: The gift of voice About Joanie

VFJ and Assistive TechnologiesAbout ALS

Jim Guthrie- ALS Commercial