What happens when life keeps throwing obstacles your way—and you decide to turn those challenges into something that can help others?
In Episode 28 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I sit down with Will Pearce, founder of Attento Board, to hear the incredible and unexpected journey that led him to assistive technology.
Will's story begins with epilepsy and seizures that ultimately forced him to give up his career in real estate. Then, in 2017, while running the Cooper River Bridge Run, Will collapsed from cardiac arrest and went into a coma for three and a half days. Doctors gave him just a 4% chance of survival.
Will made a remarkable recovery—and what followed was a completely unexpected path toward helping people with disabilities and others who need greater independence.
What started during COVID as an idea for making cutting boards eventually became the Attento Board, a lightweight and versatile adaptive tool that is now being used in creative ways by individuals, therapists, schools, and organizations.
In this conversation, Will shares his story of resilience, how the Attento Board came to life, the incredible ways people have adapted it for their own needs, and why he believes in turning negatives into positives.
This is a powerful conversation about survival, purpose, independence, creativity, and using your own experiences to make a difference in the lives of others.
Learn More About Today's Guest:Website:
https://www.attentoboard.com Promo Code: Vinny, for free shipping
Email: will@attentoboard.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-pearce-295337319
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Attento-Board/100076487072834
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“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.
I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.
From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies.
This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.
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