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Date Published
Author
Gabi Leibowitz
Word count
557
Language
English
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None

Summary

ElevenLabs, in partnership with Lary's Speakeasy, is extending its Impact Program to support individuals who have undergone a laryngectomy, a procedure often necessary for head and neck cancer patients that results in the permanent loss of natural voice. Building on its success in aiding those with neurodegenerative conditions, the collaboration offers free access to ElevenLabs' advanced voice technology, enabling patients to create or reclaim their vocal identities through professional voice cloning. Lary's Speakeasy, which began as a small Facebook group and has grown into the largest online support network for the laryngectomy community, provides essential resources such as free supplies, education, and virtual support. This partnership aims to alleviate the emotional and psychological challenges faced by laryngectomy patients by restoring a sense of self and facilitating communication, thereby marking a significant expansion in the reach of ElevenLabs' assistive technologies.