Mai Ling Chan, Innovative Speech-Language Pathologist, joins the Cognixion Executive Team.
One of the healthcare industry’s most highly connected speech-language pathologists joins Cognixion, an advanced technology company utilizing AI to enhance physical capabilities that empower people with disabilities to interact with the world at full speed.
Mai Ling Chan, MS, CCC-SLP, is an Arizona-based speech-language pathologist, entrepreneur, and mom of three. Having launched two software-based companies providing online professional education in the areas of special needs, speech therapy, and disability supports, Mai Ling is a unique speech therapist who also has deep knowledge of website design, UI/UX, social media marketing, customer service, and start-up chutzpah. Building on 14 years of clinical experience, Mai Ling has led her team in providing behind the scenes support to over 50 disability leaders; including speech-language pathologists, special educators, lawyers, and advocates, providing highly insightful, educational, comprehensive, and relevant resources.
“I am honored to work alongside the most brilliant minds in neurotechnology, accessibility, digital health and education, and speech pathology. It is my greatest hope to make a difference in the world of disabilities engaging all of my experiences, talents, and genuine love for people.”
She is best known for her genuine respect, admiration, and passionate support of thought leaders and activists in the disability community. Mai Ling provides thousands of hours of professional and caregiver support through her co-founded online education platform, XceptionalED, the Xceptional Podcast Network, and her Xceptional Leaders Podcast. In her role as CEO of those companies, she forged long-lasting relationships with major organizations, individuals, parents, and people with disabilities, unified in their commitment to information, advocacy, access, and inclusion.
An early adopter of tech, she is typically first to purchase new technology (Apple Watch, 2015) and currently enjoys a smart home complete with Alexa on her digital thermostat which can also control her “Dustin Beiber” Roomba. Mai Ling integrated the iPad into clinical practice as early as 2012 and has extensive experience supporting iPad and dedicated device users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) software in the medical and educational environments, as well as throughout the home.
It was a perfect match for her when Andreas Forsland, CEO of Cognixion, asked if she would be interested in joining the world’s most advanced AI assistive technology company. In her role as Director, Growth and Achievement, Mai Ling will be focused on spotlighting and sharing the Speakprose software application which offers eye gaze and facial gesture access to expressive communication software for people with communication challenges - allowing them to use their face, eyes, hands or switch to control their Speakprose communication app.
As a mission-driven company, Cognixion also matches Mai Ling’s personal purpose and values. Aiming to unlock speech for hundreds of millions of people worldwide affected by communication disabilities, Cognixion envisions a near future where we will interact with AI-Powered People at school, at work and on the go.
Cognixion is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mai Ling will be based in Phoenix, AZ where she will help clinical professionals, families, and individuals throughout the United States and Canada achieve personal and professional growth through live online video training and telepractice support.
Mai Ling will continue to serve as CEO of XceptionalED and provide inspiration and insight on disability entrepreneurship through guest interviews on her Xceptional Leaders Podcast. She is very active on social media as @mailingchan and @mailingchanSLP. She also spotlights podcast guests through her Xceptional Leaders column in the Inspiring Lives Magazine, available quarterly via subscription and in Barnes and Nobles.
Connect with Mai Ling on LinkedIn and check out
Speakprose at http://speakprose.com/.