Chatter
Bridge
We support children and their
parents in finding the speech support they deserve.
Who We Are
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mountain View, CA, committed to fighting for every child's right to have a voice. Through our innovative technology, accessible resources, and impactful speech-disorder awareness campaigns, events, and development projects, we inspire and empower children to communicate confidently by providing them with the essential tools and support they need.​
About Us
Our Story
When our founder saw his baby brother struggle to speak his first words, he experienced firsthand the frustration that speech disorders can cause. Motivated by this deeply personal challenge, he founded Chatter Bridge to harness innovative technology and create accessible resources that help children overcome speech barriers. What began as a small idea quickly evolved into a passionate community effort, empowering countless children to communicate with confidence and clarity.
Our Values
We believe in every child's right to be heard. Empathy, innovation, and accessibility are the guiding principles that shape everything we do. In every project and initiative, we remain dedicated to fostering a supportive community that empowers children to find their voices.
Our Mission
Empowering children with speech disorders through innovative technology and accessible resources enabling them to communicate effectively, confidently, and meaningfully
Meet The Team
William Guo
Founder & CEO
8% of American children struggle with speech disorders, yet most families can’t access the help they need. Chatter Bridge was founded by William Guo with the belief that technology can bridge this gap. Drawing on his linguistics training and partnerships with experts, William created scalable, high-impact solutions like free AI screening tools and low-cost speech kits. Every donation fuels the mission of transforming silence into confident speech, one child, one word, one conversation at a time.
Ruchi Sabat
Board and Advisor
Ruchi Sabat is a speech-language pathologist in the bay area. She has been in the field for over a decade and currently serves as the lead speech-language pathologist for KIPP NorCal Public Schools where she manages a team of speech therapy clinicians. Ruchi studied speech-language pathology at Boston University and The George Washington University. Her favorite population to work with is elementary-aged students.
Marcus Guo
Chief Technology Officer
Marcus Guo is a high schooler who loves making websites, from an online ranker to a website where you can share your material for different classes. By learning languages such as Java, Python, HTML, CSS, PHP, etc. he's learned different ways to create interesting things, such as a human recognition model. Overall, he's passionate about technology, and how to use technology to make the community (first), and then the world a better place. He also has a solid foundation in math.
Our Holistic Approach
Awareness. Diagnosis. Access. Practice. Support.
At Chatter Bridge, we believe that overcoming speech disorders requires more than just one solution—it takes a comprehensive, child-centered approach. That’s why we focus on five interconnected foundations: raising awareness, enabling early diagnosis, improving access to professional help, providing tools for practice, and offering ongoing support for families
What We Do
Our work focuses on four main areas:
Inspire:
Giving Every Child a Voice
We believe every child deserves the confidence to be heard. We inspire children with speech disorders to find their voice by fostering hope, building confidence, and showing them that communication is possible and powerful. We educate families about the critical differences between speech delay and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)—a motor speech disorder that often persists without the right intervention—and emphasize the importance of early action in choosing effective therapy approaches. Through workshops, speeches, school clubs, community chapters, and our flagship initiative, Project Voice Up, we empower children and their families with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement they need to take the first step toward confident communication.
Impact:
Resources That Empower Communication
Our impact is measured in voices found and confidence built. We focus on raising awareness and mobilizing resources to support children with speech disorders. Through targeted fundraising efforts, we provide high-quality books, toys, and games specifically designed to encourage speech development and emotional expression. These tools not only support at-home learning but also foster meaningful interactions between children and their caregivers. By equipping families with engaging, research-backed materials, we give them the opportunity to take active steps in their child’s speech journey—transforming silence into self-expression, one voice at a time.
Innovate:
Technology That Listens and Learns
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We harness the power of technology and AI to develop tools that assist in diagnosing speech disorders and supporting correct pronunciation. Navigating the speech pathology landscape can be overwhelming, so we simplify the process by compiling up-to-date, research-based information and offering personalized suggestions to guide families in finding the right support. Our innovations are designed not just to inform, but to create an encouraging environment where children can actively practice and improve their communication skills, making progress possible anytime, anywhere.
Advocate:
Speaking Up for Change
We partner with Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in under-resourced public school districts to advocate for systemic change. By highlighting the urgent needs of children with speech disorders, we work to influence policymakers and decision-makers to invest in communication rights for all. Our advocacy efforts combine research into public and private resources, direct outreach to government officials, and active engagement with local communities to raise awareness and drive action. Together, we’re making speech support a recognized and respected right—not a privilege.
Our Impact
And we're just getting started
200,000+
People inspired
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$100,000+
Dollars raised
5,000+
Supplies Collected
1000s
Families Aided
Getting Involved
Awareness Campaigns
Start or Join a Campaign to Raise Awareness
Want to help children with speech disorders feel seen and supported? Join one of our awareness campaigns, or start your own!
We'll provide guidance, resources, and promotional support to help spread your message. Whether it’s a school initiative or a city-wide event, we’re here to amplify your voice.
Fundraising for Voices
Host a Fundraiser That Makes an Impact
From birthday fundraisers to themed community nights, your creativity can give children the tools to speak.
We’ll equip you with kits, media templates, and ideas to engage your community. We’ll also share stories of the kids you’ve helped, so you can see the power of your contribution.
Resource Drives
Collect Tools That Help Kids Speak
Want to make a tangible difference? Organize a resource drive to collect speech-friendly books, toys, and communication tools.
We’ll help you plan and promote it, whether it's at your school, office, or place of worship, and make sure your donations reach the families who need them most.
School Clubs
Bring Chatter Bridge to Your School or Town
Want to lead lasting change? Start a Chatter Bridge club at your school or a chapter in your community.
We’ll support you with toolkits, campaign ideas, and mentoring to help you organize activities that raise awareness, build empathy, and provide real help to children with speech disorders.
College Chapters
Build a Bridge from Campus to Community
Start a Chatter Bridge chapter at your university to blend advocacy with action. Host events, run local outreach, or support our digital tools through research and testing.
We’ll supply the structure—you bring the passion.
Youth Speakers
Book a Talk or Host a Workshop
Want your class, club, or workplace to better understand speech disorders? Invite one of our youth advocates or expert volunteers to speak.
We’ve led sessions for students, educators, and health professionals across the country. Reach out to learn about our available topics and speaker bios.
Innovator Circles
Co-Create the Future of Communication
Love tech, design, or problem-solving? Join an Innovator Circle to brainstorm and prototype new tools with our team.
You’ll collaborate on real-world projects that help kids communicate, using creativity, empathy, and AI.
Summer Internships
Apply for Our Teen Volunteer Program
Make a difference this summer by joining Chatter Bridge as a teen intern. Gain leadership experience, earn volunteer hours, and help create meaningful impact.
Whether you're designing educational kits or helping launch tech tools, you’ll build skills that matter—while changing lives.
Volunteer Locally
Support Events, Projects, and Families
Want to help hands-on? Volunteer at our events, speech kit assembly days, or outreach campaigns.
From packaging resources to organizing community meetups, your time helps children and families feel supported and empowered. Reach out to learn about upcoming opportunities near you.
Professional Mentors
Lend Your Expertise to Guide Families
Are you a speech-language pathologist, educator, or clinician? Join our network of trusted professionals.
Whether it’s reviewing resources, advising on tool development, or mentoring young changemakers, your insight helps us reach more families with high-quality guidance.
Corporate Partnerships
Make a Lasting Impact Through Sponsorship
Partner with Chatter Bridge by offering financial or in-kind support. Your company can help amplify our mission and reach more children.
We offer tax receipts, employee engagement programs, and recognition across our platforms. Let’s create something meaningful together.
Voice Gear
Wear the Mission, Share the Message
Support speech empowerment in style! All proceeds from our branded merchandise go directly toward programs that help children find their voice.
T-shirts, hats, stickers, and more—reach out to grab yours and spread the message wherever you go.
Chatter Bridge is proud to be a member of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) and the Linguistic Society of America (LSA).
These memberships reflect our commitment to blending cutting-edge research with real-world impact, bringing the latest insights in language science and technology to families and children who need them most.
Ongoing Campaigns
Expanding Voices Across Borders:
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Chatter Bridge’s mission doesn’t stop at state lines or national ones. Our ongoing campaigns aim to extend the right to communicate to children everywhere, recognizing that speech support systems, cultural attitudes, and healthcare access vary widely across counties, states, and countries.
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From social media actions that spark global awareness to supply drives that support underserved schools abroad, we’re building a bridge from California to the world. Each campaign is tailored to meet the needs of different regions, while staying true to our mission of empowering every child to speak with confidence.
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New campaigns launch every few months, with steps you and your friends can take, wherever you are.
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Want to launch a campaign in your own country or community? Reach out and we’ll help you adapt the message, tools, and strategy.
Speech Kits Without Borders
Send Communication Tools Where They're Needed Most
Send Communication Tools Where They're Needed Most
Help us assemble and deliver low-cost, high-impact speech kits to under-resourced communities—both in the U.S. and abroad.
You can participate by collecting recommended tools (like picture cards, mirrors, and expressive games), funding overseas shipping, or working with us to translate instructions and resources into local languages.
Action Idea: Host a kit-packing event with your school or club!
Read Aloud, Reach Far
Bridge Cultures Through Shared Stories
Record yourself reading bilingual or culturally relevant storybooks aloud to support children learning to speak in different languages and environments.
Your videos will be reviewed by our team and shared through Chatter Bridge’s multilingual story library, giving kids worldwide a chance to hear clear, expressive models of speech.
Action Idea: Submit a story in English and your native language—or partner with a friend to record both versions!
Tool Lab: Global Edition
Design Tools That Fit Local Needs
Join our international innovation sprint, where youth and professionals co-create new tools for speech development in under-resourced areas.
From mobile apps that work offline to visual-only resources for deaf or hard-of-hearing children, your creativity can help us meet challenges across diverse settings.
Action Idea: Form a team and pitch a prototype. Selected designs will be built and deployed with your name credited!
My Voice, My Language
Preserve Language & Promote Speech Access
Help us expand Chatter Bridge’s reach by contributing speech examples, phoneme recordings, or pronunciation guides in languages underrepresented in speech therapy tools.
We’re building a global phoneme database to power future AI tools—and we need your voice.
Action Idea: Record a short set of words or phrases in your dialect and help us better serve multilingual children.
Let’s Work Together
Mountain View, CA 94043
E-Mail: info@chatterbridge.org
