There are now options to use everyday technology as communication devices. The advantage to using an ipad,
iPhone, Nintendo or Android is that they are widely available, many
people already have at least one of these, they are commonplace in our
society so users have the stigma of being "different" when they are
using one for communication.
TapSpeak Choice for iPad (click picture to go to site) TapSpeak
Choice for iPad is a complete communication board editor and player.
Use the DynaVox/Mayer-Johnson PCS library, your own photos or images,
and geometric symbols for visual targets. You can record your own voice
for playback. Supports scanning. $99.99
TapSpeak Button Plus for iPad (click icon to go to site) TapSpeak
Button for iPad modernizes the idea of a mechanical switch that records
and plays messages. TapSpeak Button is especially useful for teaching
cause and effect relationships. Includes Dynavox/Mayer-Johnson PCS
library. $49.99
TapSpeak Button Standard for iPad (click icon to go to site) Same as TapSpeak Button Plus except the DynaVox/Mayer-Johnson PCS 4500 symbol core library is sold separately. $29.99
TapToTalk (click on icon to go to site) Customizable
communication software that is free for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch,
DSi,DSi XL, DS Lite, DS, Nook Color, Android phones and tablets, PC,
Mac, Netbook and Tablets. Subscribe to the TapToTalk Designer for $99.95
for a year or $179.95 for a lifetime. This allows you to develop
additional boards, swap boards with other users, and use all your boards
with an unlimited number of devices/users.
Voice4u Spectrum
Visions~Over 150 Pre-loaded Icons Charming icons with
easy-to-listen, clear voice in nine categories that helps user's self
expression.(2) Create Your Original Icons & Categories. Create as many
icons as you need. Customize pre-loaded icons with your own photos and
sound. $29.99
iCommunicate for iPad Grembe
Inc.~~♦ Now over 10,000 SymbolStix images available, load from Info tab
♦ Print Storyboards with iOS 4.2 ♦ Visit getsatisfaction.com/grembe -
our community oriented support site ♦ See Demo at grembe.com♦ Product
Spotlight-Closing The Gap Solutions magazine June/July 2010 Create
pictures, flashcards, storyboards, routines, and visual schedules.
Record custom audio in any language. Converts any words with Text to
Speech that do not have custom audio recorded. We include 100+
pictures(first 5 have audio) to get you started. Add pictures with your
camera, or from your camera roll, or use online image search. Utilize as
audio visual prompting tool or AAC device.Two types of storyboards are
possible:♦ 10x4 - up to 10 pictures down by 4 pictures across♦ Task
Completion - view a picture at a time, swipe to move forward and back,
touch with a finger for over a second to add/remove checkmark to mark
task completed Redesigned for the larger iPad screen. Enables
individuals with fine motor, coordination, or visual challenges to
access the app with greater ease.♦ Uses CMU Flite and Politepix OpenEars
libraries for Text to Speech.
iConverse - Assisted Communication Xcellent Creations,
Inc.~ iConverse is an Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that
comes with 6 built in communication tiles that represent a person's most
basic needs. When activated by touch, the icons give both an auditory
and visual representation of the specific need or want. Go beyond the
built in 6 and create your own! Use the built in text-to-speech engine,
or record your own voice! iConverse's
features:* Choose a male or female voice for the common needs* 6
touchable, color, easy to understand icons.* 6 icons displaying basic
everyday needs: Bathroom, Drink, Food, Sick, Break and Help.* Visual
display of illustrated "iConverse" icon.* Visual display of text when
specific icon is touched.* Audible sentence stating the icon that was
touched.
