About GuideAI

Every parenting journey needs a guide. GuideAI is yours.

Mission Statement

At GuideAI, we empower parents with tailored guidance and practical tools, simplifying educational processes and building confidence for every IEP meeting. Crafted by families for families, our compassionate AI combines expert insights with clear next steps, ensuring your child's unique needs are understood and addressed.

From your first meeting through major transitions, GuideAI transforms uncertainty into clarity, delivering the right information exactly when you need it. No more guesswork, just focused, actionable support every step of the way.

What Makes GuideAI Unique

Everything you need, built by people who've been there.

Built by Parents

Developed by families who've walked the path, GuideAI understands the real challenges parents face. Our insights come from lived experience, ensuring practical, empathetic support tailored to your journey.

Intelligent & Compassionate

Combining advanced AI with a human-first approach, GuideAI delivers clear, jargon-free advice. Get concise answers, practical next steps, and empathetic guidanceβ€”anytime, anywhere.

Comprehensive Resources

Beyond chat, access planners, checklists, and resources designed to streamline every step of IEP preparation. Everything you need in one place, with secure, HIPAA-compliant handling.

The GUIDE Initiative

GuideAI is part of the larger GUIDE Initiative, standing for:

G
Guidance

Personalized direction for your family's unique journey

U
Understanding

Clear explanations of complex educational systems

I
Information

Accurate, up-to-date resources when you need them

D
Direction

Clear next steps to move forward with confidence

E
Empowerment

Building your confidence to advocate effectively for your child

Core Features

Comprehensive support for your family's journey

IEP Prep Tool Coming Soon

Interactive tool that will walk you through IEP meeting preparation, help you organize documentation, and identify meaningful goals for your child.

  • Step-by-step meeting preparation
  • Document organization system
  • Goal-setting guidance
AI-Powered Chat Interface

Multi-AI integration with Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini providing personalized responses about IEPs, accommodations, rights, and special education topics.

  • Location-aware resource recommendations
  • Semantic search and intelligent caching
  • Emergency support access
Voice Input & Output

Full voice interaction with speech recognition for input and text-to-speech for all responses, including multiple voice options like Nova female voice.

  • Voice input with speech recognition
  • Text-to-speech for all responses
  • Multiple voice options and speed control
Bilingual Support

Complete English and Spanish support throughout the entire application, making special education guidance accessible to more families.

  • Full interface translation
  • Bilingual AI responses
  • Cultural context awareness
Smart Automation

Intelligent features that automatically expand acronyms, suggest relevant questions, generate email templates, and extract important deadlines.

  • Automatic acronym expansion (IEP, IDEA, etc.)
  • Contextual question suggestions
  • Professional email template generation
Mobile-First Design

Responsive design optimized for all devices with touch-friendly interface, fast loading times, and seamless mobile experience.

  • Touch-optimized interface
  • Fast loading performance
  • Works on all screen sizes

Accessibility Commitment

GuideAI is designed to be accessible to all families, including those with disabilities. We provide comprehensive accessibility features that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and support multiple assistive technologies.

Voice Input: Speech recognition for hands-free interaction
Text-to-Speech: All responses read aloud with Nova voice
Keyboard Navigation: Full site accessibility via keyboard
High Contrast: Enhanced visibility for low vision users
Dyslexia Support: Specialized fonts and formatting
Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver compatible

Keyboard Shortcuts

Alt + 1 Focus on chat input
Alt + 2 Focus on suggested prompts
Alt + A Open accessibility options
Alt + E Emergency contacts
Alt + H Toggle high contrast
Alt + F Toggle large fonts
Alt + D Toggle dyslexia font
Alt + L Switch language

Supported Assistive Technologies

NVDA JAWS VoiceOver TalkBack Dragon