Alamo Assistive Technology

What Alamo Assistive Technology does

Alamo Assistive Technology LLC is a San Antonio, Texas-based authorized distributor of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) speech-generating devices (SGDs) serving individuals with severe expressive communication disorders, including ALS, Cerebral Palsy, autism, and brain injury. The company operates as an official Smartbox authorized vendor, reselling the Grid Pad product line — the entry-level iPad with ProLoQuo2Go or LAMP Words for Life, the L Series TalkPad L10 with antimicrobial casing, and the advanced G13, G15, and G16 Grid Pads equipped with eye-tracking, multiple access methods (touch, pointer, switch, eye gaze), dual displays, and environment control. All dedicated devices run on the Smartbox Grid 3 software platform, which provides symbol-based communication, text-to-speech, and customizable Grid Sets.

The company makes money primarily through hardware sales of these devices, supplemented by continuous bilingual (Spanish/English) patient training and support services. Distribution occurs through three channels: the Texas Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP), which provides devices at no cost to eligible residents ages 5-99 via SLP-mediated voucher applications; the Department of Veterans Affairs through its approved vendor program; and direct/demo sales to individuals and families. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. End-customer relationships are mediated by Speech-Language Pathologists and special educators, who initiate device evaluations and STAP applications.

Alamo Assistive Technology is a privately held, woman-owned LLC, founded as Rapid Assist Technology, rebranded in 2017, and acquired by Rebecca Cardona in 2024 after five years inside the company. The 1-10 employee operation differentiates on continuous training and support aimed at reducing the 30-40% industry-wide AAC device abandonment rate, and on bilingual cultural competence that addresses documented underutilization among Spanish-speaking populations in Texas. No institutional capital, funding rounds, or parent-company relationships are disclosed.

Name

Alamo Assistive Technology

Legal name

Alamo Assistive Technology LLC

Website

https://alamoat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alamo Assistive Technology is a San Antonio-based authorized Smartbox vendor distributing speech-generating AAC devices and bilingual Spanish/English training to Texans with complex communication needs, funded primarily through the state STAP voucher program and VA vendor sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

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), Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL)

Keywords

• Augmentative communication devices
• Speech generating devices
• Assistive communication technology
• AAC device vendor
• Bilingual device training

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AAC Device Sales: Sale of augmentative and alternative communication devices including iPads with communication software, L Series TalkPad devices, G13 and G16 Grid Pad speech-generating devices. Devices are sold to eligible Texas residents through the STAP voucher program and to veterans through VA vendor status.
2. Patient Training and Support Services: Continuous bilingual training and support services for AAC device users, including device setup, customization, and ongoing education for patients, families, and caregivers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alamo Assistive Technology sells augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) speech-generating devices—including iPad-based entry-level units, the L Series (TalkPad L10), and the Grid Pad G13, G15, and G16 devices with eye tracking—sourced as an authorized Smartbox vendor. The company also delivers continuous bilingual (Spanish/English) device setup, customization, and patient/family training and support, and guides Texas residents through the STAP voucher application process.

Product overview

Alamo Assistive Technology is an official Smartbox authorized vendor offering a portfolio of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. The product line ranges from entry-level iPad-based solutions (SGD Level 1 with ProLoQuo2Go or LAMP Words for Life) through dedicated speech-generating devices at Level 2 (L Series/TalkPad) and Level 3 (G13, G15, G16 Grid Pads). All dedicated devices run on the Smartbox Grid Software platform, which provides symbol-based communication, eye tracking integration, and text-to-speech capabilities. The company differentiates through bilingual (Spanish/English) training and support services, and assists clients with STAP (Texas state grant) applications to obtain devices at no cost.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iPad with ProLoQuo2Go or LAMP Words for Life Entry-level speech-generating device (SGD Level 1) that combines an Apple iPad with ProLoQuo2Go or LAMP Words for Life AAC communication software, intended for individuals with basic speech impairments as the most limited option in the portfolio.
• L Series (TalkPad L10) Dedicated, robust speech-generating device (SGD Level 2) with integrated speaker, durable antimicrobial casing, and Smartbox Grid software providing access to Grid Sets. Available in 8-inch or 10-inch sizes with a 10-hour battery and reinforced drop-tested structure.
• G13 (Grid Pad 13) Compact, eyegaze-capable speech-generating device (SGD Level 3) with a 13.3-inch full-HD daylight display, 13-hour battery (8 hours with eye gaze), 16GB RAM, 256GB NVME SSD, and support for dual Rehadapt/Daessy mounting, designed for users with ALS, Cerebral Palsy, brain injury, and other conditions affecting speech and mobility.
• G15 (Grid Pad 15) Fully featured speech-generating device (SGD Level 3) with a 15.6-inch display and a rear-facing second screen, designed to support independence across touch, pointer, switch, and eye gaze access methods.
• G16 (Grid Pad 16) Largest-screen eyegaze-capable speech-generating device (SGD Level 3) with a 16-inch HD tough antiglare display, a 6.5-inch rear-facing second screen, 13-hour battery (8 hours with eye gaze), built-in radio and infrared environment control, and support for touch, pointer, switch, and eye gaze access.
• STAP Program Assistance Service that guides and supports Texas residents through the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) application process, a state grant providing free AAC equipment to eligible individuals ages 5-99 who meet medical necessity criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Addresses 30-40% device abandonment rate through continuous training and support commitment

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SmartboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlamo Assistive Technology is an official Smartbox authorized vendor. The company provides Smartbox Grid Pad speech-generating devices including G13, G15, and G16 models equipped with Grid 3 software. This partnership provides access to cutting-edge AAC technology with eye tracking, multiple access methods, and customizable communication solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tobii Dynavox: Leading global manufacturer of AAC speech-generating devices and eye-tracking hardware. Directly comparable to Alamo's Grid Pad (G13/G16) portfolio, serving the same customer segments (ALS, CP, autism) with similar technology (eye gaze, touch, switch access).
• Forbes AAC: US AAC solutions provider offering dedicated speech-generating devices and supporting services. Serves a similar customer base (individuals with complex communication needs) via clinician and educator referral channels, often participating in state assistive technology programs.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based manufacturer of Grid Pads and Grid 3 software that Alamo distributes. Closely linked as Alamo's core technology supplier; provides the foundation of Alamo's higher-tier product portfolio and access methods.
• Talk to Me Technologies: US-based distributor of AAC devices including Wego and other speech-generating hardware. Competes for the same SLP referrals and state voucher programs that Alamo participates in (including STAP-adjacent state programs).
• Origin Instruments: Specialty provider of AAC and computer access hardware including head-tracking and alternative input solutions. Comparable to Alamo on the eye-tracking and alternative input dimension of its G13/G16 product offering.
• Lingraphica: US provider of dedicated AAC speech-generating devices and therapy apps for adults with aphasia and other communication disorders. Operates a direct-to-consumer and clinician-referral model similar to Alamo, focused on the same adult complex communication needs segment.
• AssistiveWare: Developer of ProLoQuo2Go and other AAC communication apps for iPad. Alamo actually resells ProLoQuo2Go as part of its entry-level SGD solution, making this a direct technology and channel partner in the same AAC market.
• PRC-Saltillo: Major US AAC device manufacturer offering dedicated speech-generating devices (e.g., TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life) targeting the same complex communication needs population that Alamo serves, with overlapping SLP referral channels.
• Control Bionics: Australia-based AAC company specializing in eye-tracking and neuro-assisted communication devices. Directly comparable to Alamo's G13/G16 eye gaze technology offerings, serving ALS and mobility-impaired populations with similar access methods.

Broad incumbents

• AbleNet: Broader assistive technology vendor offering switches, mounting, and AAC accessories across education and clinical settings. Overlaps with Alamo in AT mounting (Rehadapt/Daessy equivalents) and computer access, but is not a dedicated AAC device vendor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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