What RehaMedia does

RehaMedia is a German assistive technology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Duisburg, specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, eye-tracking systems, and computer access solutions for people with disabilities. The company serves individuals with conditions including ALS, autism, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, and aphasia, as well as institutional customers such as special education schools, therapy centers, care facilities, and employers seeking workplace accommodations. Its product portfolio spans proprietary lines (MyCORE, VOICEPAD) and partner brands distributed through the Tobii Dynavox relationship (TD I-13, TD I-16, TD Pilot, TD Navio, PCEye 5, Tellus i6), with underlying technologies including infrared-based eye-tracking, switch access, and dedicated AAC software platforms (TD Snap, Communicator 5). The Kölner Vokabular, a scientifically developed German-language vocabulary system, represents a specialized intangible asset. The business model combines direct field sales to therapists and institutions with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce presence, with many products reimbursed through the German health insurance system (Hilfsmittelrezept). Since September 2025, RehaMedia has operated as a subsidiary of Tobii Dynavox Group (legally Tobii Dynavox GmbH), maintaining 12 regional offices across Germany and a manufacturer-independent advisor positioning.

Name

RehaMedia

Legal name

Tobii Dynavox GmbH

Website

https://rehamedia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RehaMedia is a German assistive technology distributor (founded 1994, Duisburg) specializing in AAC devices, eye-tracking systems, and computer access solutions for people with disabilities, serving individuals, schools, therapists, and care facilities across 12 regional offices, now operating as a subsidiary of Tobii Dynavox Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Technology

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), AT Device Setup, Integration & Technical Support (MDM, IT, Interoperability) (EDAKAIAK)

Keywords

• Assistive communication devices
• Augmentative communication technology
• Eye tracking systems
• Speech generating devices
• Disability support equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Assistive Communication Hardware: Sale of dedicated communication aids and eye-tracking devices (TD I-13, I-16, TD Pilot, Tellus i6, MyCORE, PCEye 5, VOICEPAD) as one-time hardware purchases. These are often covered by health insurance (Hilfsmittelrezept) under German healthcare regulations.
2. Software Licenses and Updates: Sale of communication software (MetaTalk, GoTalk Now, Snap, Compass), learning software, and dyslexia software (SprintPlus). Software may be sold as perpetual licenses or included with hardware purchases.
3. Technical Services (Repairs, Maintenance, Support): Technical support, repairs, and annual maintenance services for assistive devices. The company provides on-site and remote (TeamViewer) technical support, with maintenance turnaround of approximately 1 week including shipping.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including mounting systems (wheelchair mounts), switch interfaces, external speakers, protective cases, and mounting hardware for communication devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RehaMedia develops, distributes, and provides manufacturer-independent advisory services for assistive communication technologies, including AAC devices (MyCORE, TD Pilot, I-13/I-16), eye-tracking systems (PCEye 5), and supporting software (MetaTalk, GoTalk Now, SprintPlus). The company specializes in Unterstützte Kommunikation (Supported Communication) for individuals with ALS, autism spectrum disorders, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, and aphasia, serving both end users and institutional buyers across Germany through direct sales, on-site consultation, and an online shop.

Product overview

RehaMedia, now part of Tobii Dynavox Group, provides a comprehensive portfolio of assistive communication technology for people with disabilities. The core offering centers on electronic communication aids (Talkers) including the MyCORE family (MyCORE, MyCORE 10, MyCORE eyecontrol), Tobii Dynavox devices (TD Navio, TD Pilot, TD I-110 2, I-13, I-16), and Tellus i6. These are complemented by eye tracking/gaze control systems (PCEye 5, TD Pilot with eye control, Tobii Dynavox I-13/I-16 with integrated eye control) for users with severe motor impairments. The VOICEPAD line provides iPad/tablet-based communication aids with software including MetaTalk and GoTalk Now. Supporting products include environmental control systems (GEWA One), cognitive aids (MEMOplanner), learning systems (COSMO), specialized software (SprintPlus for dyslexia, Erfolgreich Lesen), and mounting/accessories. The company serves individuals with conditions including ALS, autism, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, and stroke across settings including home, school, work, and care facilities throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyCORE Communication Aid A communication aid based on the Cologne vocabulary (Kölner Vokabular), combining core and extended vocabulary for supported communication. Registered trademark of Tobii Dynavox GmbH. Designed for individuals with communication impairments including ALS, autism, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, and aphasia.
• MyCORE 10 A compact, slim tablet-like member of the MyCORE product family designed as a companion for everyday communication.
• TD Navio An innovative communication aid for people with communication impairments, available in three sizes with symbol and text input.
• TD Pilot A communication aid with eye control for the iPad, enabling users to communicate through eye gaze for individuals with severe motor impairments.
• Tobii Dynavox I-110 2 A compact, mobile, and stable communication aid that enables active participation in interaction situations through both content and robust construction.
• Tobii Dynavox I-13 and I-16 An all-purpose communication device featuring simple speech output, environmental control, computer access, and remote communication in one unit.
• Tellus i6 A powerful communication aid with integrated eye control for users requiring gaze-based communication.
• PCEye 5 A lightweight, versatile eye tracker for Windows laptops or computers, designed for both beginners and advanced eye control users to enable computer access via gaze.
• Voicepad SC with MetaTalk A lightweight, mobile iPad-based communication aid with the MetaTalk app offering comprehensive vocabulary at four different complexity levels.
• Voicepad SC with GoTalk Now A mobile iPad-based communication aid where the GoTalk Now app enables creation of custom symbol vocabulary.
• Allora 3 A handy speech output device that enables communication through written language.
• SprintPlus Software for people with reading and spelling difficulties such as dyslexia or literacy disorders.
• COSMO Learning System An evidence-based learning system for children to teach physical, cognitive, and communicative abilities.
• Anybook Pro An audio pen with recording function featuring innovative code technology that enables printable and copyable codes for educational materials.
• Erfolgreich Lesen A reading learning program with various exercises in different difficulty levels for literacy development.
• MEMOplanner medium A digital board in tablet size for structuring and visualizing daily routines, activities, checklists, or reminders, particularly for individuals with cognitive impairments or dementia.
• AssistX Mobil Rufsystem A wireless home and care call system with connections for sensors or switches with 3.5mm jack plug.
• GEWA One An environmental control / remote control with telephone function for persons with motor impairments, enabling independent operation of electronic devices.
• TIPY One-Handed Keyboard An innovative one-handed keyboard enabling full computer control with only one hand.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tobii Dynavox Group / Dynavox GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025RehaMedia announced in September 2025 that it joined the Dynavox Group (operated by Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive communication technology). This is the parent company acquisition/merger that gives RehaMedia access to Tobii Dynavox's global portfolio of eye-tracking and AAC devices while maintaining local brand identity and operations in Germany. Tobii Dynavox is the worldwide leading provider of assistive communication solutions.
• ARKOMminorOthersARKOM is listed as a partner organization of RehaMedia. The nature of the partnership appears to be related to specialized rehabilitation or technology services.
• rehakindminorOthersrehakind is listed as a partner organization, likely representing a network or association in the pediatric rehabilitation sector.
• DATeuropeminorOthersDATeurope is listed as a partner organization. The organization appears to be a European network or association related to assistive technology or disability services.
• BEHminorOthersBEH is listed as a partner organization, likely representing a specialized service provider or association in the disability sector.
• MDC (ISO 13485 Certified)minorOthersMDC is referenced in connection with ISO 13485 quality management standard, likely as a quality certification or audit partner for medical device compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Inclusive Technology: UK provider of special-education and AAC hardware/software for schools. Comparable as a regional, education-focused AAC and AT distributor serving special-education institutions, similar to RehaMedia's schools and inclusive-education customer segment.
• Liberator Ltd: UK and Australia-based distributor of AAC devices (Minspeak, PRC-Saltillo, Saltillo Chat devices). Comparable as a regional AAC distribution and consulting specialist serving schools and individuals, paralleling RehaMedia's manufacturer-independent distributor model.

Direct peers

• Talk To Me Technologies: US AAC vendor offering speech-generating devices, eye-tracking and communication software. Comparable as a specialist AAC reseller/consultant serving individuals, schools and clinicians in the same indications RehaMedia covers.
• AbleNet: US-based provider of assistive technology including AAC switches, mounting systems, and computer access devices. Comparable as a multi-category AT specialist with overlapping product lines (switches, mounts, computer control) RehaMedia distributes under its accessories and computer-access category.
• Prentke Romich Company (PRC-Saltillo): US-based manufacturer of AAC devices (Accent, NuVoice, ChatPlus) and language systems. Comparable as a dedicated AAC hardware/voice-output device maker competing in the same clinical indications (ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, aphasia) RehaMedia addresses in Germany.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based AAC provider offering Grid software and dedicated communication aids with eye-tracking integration. Comparable as a Europe-focused, dedicated AAC specialist offering both software (AAC app) and hardware channels similar to RehaMedia.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global market leader in AAC and eye-tracking assistive communication, and now RehaMedia's parent company (acquired September 2025). Tobii Dynavox designs and sells essentially the same core hardware (TD I-13, TD I-16, TD Pilot, PCEye) that RehaMedia distributes in Germany.
• Praktiker-Vertrieb (GEWA): German assistive technology manufacturer whose environmental control products (e.g., GEWA One) RehaMedia distributes. Comparable as a German AT manufacturer/competitor in environmental control and computer access devices.

Emerging players

• Sensory Software: UK-based developer of alternative-input software including on-screen keyboards, switch interfaces and eye-gaze access (Grid 3 ecosystem). Comparable as a niche AT/alternative-input software specialist whose offering overlaps with RehaMedia's PCEye and computer-access lines.
• AssistiveWare: Netherlands-based developer of AAC software apps (Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, Keeble) for iOS. Comparable as a software-only AAC specialist targeting the same non-verbal population RehaMedia addresses, particularly through its VOICEPAD/iPad-based line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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