By Bob Layton [BedheadBob] Whether you realize it or not, we are living in the dawn of a new era—one shaped by algorithms, augmented intelligence, and a shifting blueprint for healthcare. For millions of disabled Americans relying on Medicaid, that shift offers the promise of something long overdue: smarter systems, streamlined access, and care that…

Part of the Voices of the Silenced Series By Bob Layton (BedheadBob), Founder, Rise, Relay, Move, July 15,2025 > I’m someone who uses technology every day to bridge communication gaps. But what happens when the very tools designed to democratize expression… decide I don’t belong? Platforms like Facebook and Canva let me show up. Tell…

Rise, Relay, Move. Advocacy. Access. Movement for the Silenced. At Rise, Relay, Move., we believe every story deserves to be heard — especially those too often lost in translation, in hesitation, or in systems not built to listen. Founded by lived experience and built from the bed up, we are a monthly digital periodical and…

By Bob Layton (BedheadBob)Assistive Tech Review | July 15, 2025 In a world where communication drives connection, millions with speech or language impairments face unique challenges. For them, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are more than gadgets—they’re essential bridges to the world. Historically, AAC solutions were clunky, specialized machines with price tags in the…