Vocalis – From Fragments to Full Expression

The Problem

Millions of people with verbal disabilities—due to conditions like cerebral palsy, ALS, stroke, stuttering, or apraxia—struggle daily to express themselves. Current AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) tools either force users into rigid symbol boards or robotic pre-set phrases. Communication becomes functional, but not human.

People don’t just want to be understood. They want to be themselves.

The Solution

Vocalis is an AI-powered communication app that transforms fragments—spoken words, half-typed phrases, even sketches—into polished, natural sentences in real time. It’s not just about completing speech; it’s about expressing personality, tone, and style.

Example Use Cases

• At a restaurant:
  • User input: “want… water”
  • Vocalis output: “Could I have a glass of water, please?”
• In a social setting:
  • User input: “funny… dog vid… haha”
  • Vocalis output: “That dog video cracked me up. Absolute chaos.”
• In class or a meeting:
  • User input: “don’t… agree… point”
  • Vocalis output: “I don’t agree with that point. Here’s another perspective…”

Core Features

1. Fragment-to-Sentence Expansion
   Turn incomplete speech or text into fluent, grammatically correct, context-aware sentences.
2. Style Personalization
   Choose your communication “tone”: casual, formal, witty, concise. Vocalis learns your preferences over time.
3. Multi-Modal Input
   • Voice (even fragmented or atypical speech)
   • Text (incomplete or shorthand)
   • Pictograms, sketches, or keyword taps
4. Context Awareness
   Adapts to situation—restaurant requests, workplace debates, casual chats—without user needing to spell it out.
5. Fast Real-Time Output
   Generates text and synthesized voice instantly. Offers multiple quick-swipe alternatives for flexibility.
6. Expressive Add-ons
   • Quick Wit Mode: pre-suggested funny responses or light banter
   • Emotion Markers: add subtle tone (gentle, enthusiastic, firm)
   • Urgent Mode: strips down to essentials when speed > polish
7. Privacy & Personalization
   On-device learning to protect sensitive data. Secure profiles that store personal communication habits.

Differentiators

• Most AAC apps = rigid menus or robotic speech.
• Voiceitt & Whispp = good at cleaning speech, but don’t handle fragments + personalization.
• Vocalis = treats fragments as seeds for expression, shaping them into natural communication with personality intact.

Market & Positioning

Target users: individuals with speech disabilities, schools, speech therapists, rehab centers, hospitals.
Marketing message: “Not just clarity. Character.”
Where others sell functionality, Vocalis sells identity and dignity.

Landing Page Roadmap

1. Define content and goals
   • Gather branding assets and write concise marketing copy.
   • Identify value proposition for early adopters and the waitlist.
2. Choose component framework
   • Use Shoelace, a web-component library that works with plain HTML and no build step.
3. Build static page
   • Create hero section, feature highlights, and call-to-action using semantic HTML.
   • Add styling with vanilla CSS or a utility-first framework.
4. Integrate waitlist signup
   • Embed an email form connected to a service like Mailchimp or a serverless function.
   • Provide success and error feedback to users.
5. Deploy
   • Host the site on a static provider such as Netlify or Vercel.
   • Set up continuous deployment from this repository.
6. Iterate
   • Add analytics, A/B tests, and refine copy based on visitor behavior.