To better understand the DeafBlind Education Collective's mission, which is "to empower DeafBlind independence through education and accessible technology," one must understand the technology created at Tatum Robotics and the DeafBlind community we work with.

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An estimated 2.5 million people in the United States are DeafBlind, yet access to communication education, assistive technology, and support remains critically limited. Many DeafBlind individuals go without the tools they need to connect with the world around them. The DeafBlind Education Collaborative exists so that no one has to navigate this system alone.

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Tatum Robotics has created Tatum1: a robotic system that translates English into tactile fingerspelling, enabling DeafBlind individuals to accurately and comfortably access communication in real-time. Using Tatum1 DeafBlind individuals can access the time, weather, news, messaging and calling independently!

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The DeafBlind Education Collaborative was born out of a simple but powerful belief: communication is a fundamental right, and education is the key to unlocking it.

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You can help us continue making a difference today!