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CLA (Comunicação Livre Alternativa) is a Brazilian communication-support app for people with aphasia, particularly those who have difficulty speaking after a stroke. Developed by Moetto Tecnologia Ltda., the service was inspired by founder Raísa’s experience supporting her father during rehabilitation after a stroke. CLA helps users express what they want to say by selecting everyday words, which artificial intelligence can arrange into complete sentence suggestions. Users choose a sentence to have it spoken aloud, with voice options depending on the plan, or share it through WhatsApp.

The app uses real images and customizable communication boards that can reflect a person’s life and vocabulary. Families can set up a board, invite a relative, and work with a speech-language therapist who may use CLA in sessions and review at-home usage. It runs in a web browser on phones, tablets, and computers and requires an internet connection. CLA offers a free plan and paid Plus and Premium plans, with a 30-day trial of paid features.