Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Low Tech

Device Image Device Name and Description

BIGmack

BIGmack

 

Start your communication journey with a BIGmack speech device. With a press of the large colored top, an individual can communicate a single message up to 2-minutes long. Record new messages quickly and easily, on the fly, throughout the day to provide opportunities to communicate in almost any scenario. Connect the BIGmack to a toy or appliance for additional motivation. The activation surface is 5”.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

Big Step by Step with Levels

BIG Step-by-Step

 

Move into multi-message communication with the BIG Step-by-Step speech device. Activate the large colored top to play the first message. When done, activate the top again to play another message. New sequences of messages are easily and quickly recorded to the BIG Step-by-Step on the fly, or use the levels and pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time. Connect the Big Step by Step to a toy or appliance for additional motivation. The activation surface is 5”

Manufacturer: Ablenet
Three large, flat squares that are separated in the picture. One with a red button, one with a green button, and one with a blue button. BIG TalkingBrix

Expand your communication options with a set of three BIG TalkingBrix speech devices. Pressing the large colored top plays a single message up to 10-seconds long. Use individually or connect to make a multi-message speech device. Device is magnetic and can attach to magnetic surfaces.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

 
Slim green rectangular device with a clear window to insert a picture and a gold play button

GoTalk One

 

This slim and lightweight single message AAC device offers 10 seconds of recording time and features a large picture display/activation area.

Manufacturer: Attainment

iTalk2 with Levels


iTalk2

 

The iTalk2 is a two button side-by-side communication device. Activate the red or yellow top to play the desired message. New messages can be recorded for each button, or use the levels pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time.

Manufacturer: Ablenet
Long black device with a red button, yellow button, blue button and a green button in a row

iTalk 4

 

The iTalk4 is similar to the iTalk2, but with four side-by-side buttons. Activate the red, yellow, blue or green top to play the desired message. New messages can be recorded for each button, or use the levels pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time.

Manufacturer: Ablenet
Small black angled device with one red button

LITTLEmack

 

Start your communication journey with a LITTLEmack speech device. With a press of the colored top, an individual can communicate a single message up to 2-minutes long. Record new messages quickly and easily, on the fly, throughout the day to provide opportunities to communicate in almost any scenario.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

Little Step by Step with Levels


LITTLE Step-by-Step

 

Move into multi-message communication with the LITTLE Step-by-Step speech device. Activate the colored top to play the first message. When done, activate the top again to play another message. New sequences of messages are easily and quickly recorded to the LITTLE Step-by-Step on the fly, or use the levels pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

two buttoms one is red and the other is blue

Talkable II

 

The Talkable 2 allows for the recording of two 10-second messages - one for each of the device’s two buttons. Intuitive and compact, it also include clear covers and built-in icon holders. When you connect your Talkable to adaptive devices, the messages play at the same time as the device activates.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices

Talkable III


Talkable III

 

The Talkable 3 allows for the recording of three 5-second messages - one for each of the device’s three buttons. Intuitive and compact, it also includes clear covers and built-in icon holders. When you connect your Talkable to adaptive devices, the messages play at the same time as the device activates.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices

Talkable IV


Talkable IV

 

The Talkable 4 allows for the recording of four five-second messages - one for each of the device’s four buttons. Intuitive and compact, it also includes clear covers and built-in icon holders. When you connect your Talkable to adaptive devices, the messages play at the same time as the device activates.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices
Three small flat squares that are connected in the picture. One with a red button one with a green button and one with a blue button.

TalkingBrix 2

 

Set of three TalkingBrix 2 speech devices. Each one can be recorded to play a single message up to 10-seconds long. Devices can be separated and used individually or connected to make a multi-message speech device.

Manufacturer: Ablenet
Hexagon shaped device with wavy sides and 7 buttons with different colors and raised designs on each button

Totally Tactile Communicator

 

This communicator features brightly colored plates with raised designs. With 7 buttons total, each button allows for a different 7-second message to be recorded. The Totally Tactile Communicator comes mounted on a Lazy Susan, which allows users to rotate the device. This device features vibrating capability and an adjustable activation time of one to 12 seconds.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices

Static Display

Device Image Device Name and Description
Flat black device with handle and a 16 window grid, with additional 1 window, 2 window, 4 window and 8 window grids.

7-Level Communication Builder

 

The 7-Level Communicator has 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 window options. Re-recording is required when you change window frames. 7 different levels can be recorded for the desired window frame so 7 different message sets can be pre-recorded ahead of time. Picture grids can be made to accommodate button messages.
Manufacturer: Enabling Devices
Dark green device with handle, 4 window button display with 2 additional small core word buttons above

GoTalk 4+

 

The GoTalk 4+ can record and store up to 20 messages over five levels, providing over 4 minutes of total recording time. Each level can be personalized to individual needs. In addition, the device has two core buttons for frequently used words or phrases needed across all levels.  Picture grids can be made to accommodate button messages.

Manufacturer: Attainment
Light green communication board with 4 choices

GoTalk 4+ with Light Touch

 

All the features of the GoTalk 4+ but enhanced to allow users to activate messages with minimal pressure.

Manufacturer: Attainment

 

GoTalk 9+

GoTalk 9+

 

The GoTalk 9+ records and stores up to 45 messages in five levels, providing over 8 minutes of total recording time. Each level can be personalized to individual needs. In addition, this devices has three core buttons for frequently used words or phrases needed across all levels. Picture grids can be made to accommodate button messages.

Manufacturer: Attainment
Light green comminucation baord with 9 choices

GoTalk 9+ with Light Touch

 

All the features of the GoTalk 9+ but enhanced to allow users to activate messages with minimal pressure.

Manufacturer: Attainment

 

GoTalk 20+

GoTalk 20+

 

The GoTalk20+ records and stores up to 100 messages in five levels for a total of 15 minutes of recording. Each level has 20 cells allowing the user to personalize each level to their needs. Includes 5 additional core messages for frequently used words or phrases needed across levels. Picture grids can be made to accommodate button messages.

Manufacturer: Attainment

 

GoTalk Express 32+


GoTalk 32+

 

GoTalk 32+ records and stores 160 messages in five levels for a total of 20 minutes of total recording time. With 5 different levels, the user can personalize each level with pictures and voice recordings. In addition, this device has three core buttons for frequently used words or phrases needed across all levels.

Manufacturer: Attainment
Small square device on a lanyard with 4 window button display

GoTalk Select

 

The small and rechargeable GoTalk Select records and stores 12 messages in three levels. The wearable device attaches to a lanyard or fits in a pocket for ease of access and use.

Manufacturer: Attainment


 

Hip Talk Four


Hip Talk Four Message

 

This wearable device allows users easy and convenient access to communication. It has capacity for four 5-second messages and features large recessed plates for easy access.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices

 

Hip Talk Plus


Hip Talk Plus

 

This portable device comes in a soft Neoprene carrying bag and has 3 interchangeable magnetic frames for 3, 6 or 12 messages, Device has 300 seconds of recording time.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices
White device with handle on side, 7 window button display QuickTalker FT 7

The QuickTalker FeatherTouch 7 speech device provides multi-message communication that is highly portable, durable, and easy to use. The FeatherTouch membrane responds to the lightest touches and smallest fingers, and makes it easy for almost anyone to communicate. QuickTalker FeatherTouch 7 includes 23 unique messages available across five recording levels and provides an individual with robust communication options throughout the day.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

 
White device with handle on side, 12 window button display QuickTalker FT 12

The QuickTalker FeatherTouch 12 speech device provides multi-message communication that is highly portable, durable, and easy to use. The FeatherTouch membrane responds to the lightest touches and smallest fingers, and makes it easy for almost anyone to communicate. QuickTalker FeatherTouch 12 includes 48 unique messages available across five recording levels and provides an individual with robust communication options throughout the day.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

Step Pad


Step Pad

 

The StepPad is an easy-to-use AAC cognitive support tool for people who have trouble completing multi-step tasks independently. Up to 8 activities can be recorded into the device, with each activity consisting of as many as 30 steps. The StepPad functions well as both a short-term teaching tool and a long-term adaptive aid.

Manufacturer: Attainment
Flat device with 8 window display and additional 1 window, 2 window and 4 window grid options.

SuperTalker

 

The SuperTalker is an ideal progressive communicator for users of all abilities. Easy to change grids allow users to quickly create one, two, four, or eight messages per level. A total of 16 minutes of recording time can be spread across 8 levels with this device. Picture grids can be made to accommodate button messages.

Manufacturer: Ablenet

PECS

Device Image Device Name and Description
Hard, clear plastic book-like device with visual supports inside

PicSeePal

 

PicSeePal is a carrying case with 3 clear, hard plastic sleeves. Users can insert printed PECS visuals. Sleeves are clear on both sides, and can display 6 pages total. Device hold pages that are roughly 9”x6”. Device comes with a shoulder strap for carrying. PicSeePal also comes with a visual support starter pack with 36 visual pages.

Manufacturer: PicSeePal


Rectangular angled device with large blue activation pad, object cards for computer, music and PT ProxPad for AAC

The Logan® ProxPAD™ choice maker can be used as a 1:1 tool to introduce choice making for early stage AAC development or as a classroom or school wide tool to engage non verbal children in day to day activities. Like the ProxTalker the ProxPAD uses RFID (radio frequency identification ) technology to bring sound to objects photos and symbols. Using it in creative ways enables students to make meaningful choices and be engaged in curriculum activities. Comes with 30 object cards for teaching vocabulary as well as 20 communication tags.

Manufacturer: LoganTech
Rectangular angled device with large blue activation pad, “cook” object card with teaspoons attached ProxPad for Visual Impairment

The Logan® ProxPAD™ choice maker is a single location communication and learning aid for persons with physical, visual, or cognitive impairments and require tangible objects or other site cues to initiate communication. This package comes with the Logan ProxPAD and a pre-made 50 piece set of Tangible Object Cards sized 5”x7” that include a corresponding removable sound tag. This package is perfect for the visually impaired or blind or persons who have additional disabilities and/or lack a formal means of communication or literacy.

ProxTalker

 


ProxTalker

 

The Logan ProxTalker uses RFID technology to enable independent verbal picture communication. This technology gives the user a voice when they place any photo, symbol or object on any of the 5 buttons and push. The ProxTalker can also be paired with the set of 50 tangible object cards. Please request in the comments section of the on-line request form.

Manufacturer: Logan Tech

Dynamic Display

Device Image  Device Name and Description
Rectangular tablet with handle that is 9 inches in width and 5.8 inches in height

Accent 800

 

The Accent 800 is the smallest and most portable PRC device. The Accent 800 offers a choice of vocabulary options featuring the Unity family with LAMP Words for Life, CoreScanner, and WordCore. Other available vocabulary options include Essence for literate adults, the UNIDAD language system for Spanish/English bilingual use, and WordPower. The Accent 800 also comes preloaded with both PRC’s NuVoice software and Empower. Keyguards Available: 2x2, 2x4, 3x5, 5x9, 6x10 &7x12.

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
Rectangular tablet with handle that is 10.3 inches in width and 6.95 inches in height

Accent 1000

 

The Accent 1000 offers a choice of vocabulary options featuring the Unity family with LAMP Words for Life, CoreScanner, and WordCore. Other available vocabulary options include Essence for literate adults, the UNIDAD language system for Spanish/English bilingual use, and WordPower. The Accent 1000 comes preloaded with both PRC’s NuVoice software and Empower. Keyguards available: 5x9, 6x10 & VI (LAMP 84)

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
Rectangular tablet with handle that is 10.3 inches in width and 6.95 inches in height, stand shown in picture

Accent 1000 with Look

 

All the features of the Accent 1000 (see above) but with the addition of PRC’s Look Eye Tracking system

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
Rectangular tablet with handle that is 14.3 inches in width and 9 inches in height

Accent 1400 with Look

 

All the features of the Accent 1400 (see above) but with the addition of PRC’s Look Eye Tracking system. Keyguards available: 5x9, 6x10 & 7x12.

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
12 inch screen laptop with communication app

AllTalk

 

AllTalk is a laptop communication device. The Lingraphica AllTalk™ is a sturdy but lightweight and portable laptop designed to help you improve your communication and practice your speech.

Manufacturer: Lingraphica
Rectangular tablet with handle that is 11.5 inches in width and 7.9 inches in height, EyeMobile Plus device across the bottom

EM-12

 

The EM-12 is a tablet-based speech-generating device for communication and computer access that also includes the EyeMobile Plus for the added function of eye tracking. Hands-free access is also available through switch scanning on this device. It comes with the symbol-based TD Snap app and the text-based Communicator 5 software. No keyguards are available for this device.

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox
Small case with 3 rows of options to chose from

GoTalk Now Case

 

This heavy duty, hard plastic shell case is durable and has high impact, shock absorbing rubberized edges. Fully protects the enclosed iPad. Designed for use with the GoTalk app. Other apps can be loaded to this item upon request.

Manufacturer: Attainment
Seven row communication board in a tablet totally 49 options of choices

i110 (TD I-110)

 

The Tobii Dynavox I-110 AAC device comes with Snap Core First, Grid 3 or Communicator 5, Compass, Snap Scene, ALL, and the Boardmaker Student Center all pre-installed.

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox

Small tablet with 4 rows of choices.

I-13

 

The I-13 can be controlled via eye tracking and is designed for people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, ALS Rett syndrome, stroke/aphasia or spinal cord. Communicate, access windows and control your home environment through a single device. It comes pre-loaded with TD Control and TD Snap, in addition to Communicator5 software, which includes Accessible Apps such as Facebook and Netflix.

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox
Small tablet with 4 rows of choices.

I-16

 

The I-16 offers all the features of the i-13 (see above), but with larger screen

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox
Very small device with 6 rows of choices

NovaChat 5

 

Designed with active communicators in mind, the NovaChat 5 is one of the lightest, most durable, most portable AAC devices on the market. WordPower, MyCore and VocabPC comes standard on this device. Accommodates single or dual switch scanning via a Bluetooth connection for additional access methods. Spanish and English vocabularies available.

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
Large tablet with 6 rows of choices and a purple case

NovaChat 8

 

The NovaChat 8 runs on an Android platform and offers of a variety of vocabulary choices including WordPower, ChatPower and VocabPC. The fully adjustable stand allows for a wide range of angles to meet user need and the high quality amp provide for clear communication in a variety of environments. Single and dual switch scanning is possible using either wired or wireless switches. Spanish and English vocabularies available. No keyguards are available.

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo
Large tabel with 8 rows of choices in a blue case

NovaChat 10

 

The NovaChat 10 has all the features of the 8 (see above) but features a larger screen. Spanish and English vocabularies available. Keyguards Available: 3x5, 6x4, 6x7, 6x10 & 7x12

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo

proslate 8

 

 


ProSlate 8D

 

The ProSlate 8D features an 8” screen and weighs only 1.6 pounds. This iOS-based device runs any AAC app on the market. The removable SoundPOD can permanently attached to the device or worn around the neck. Optional keyguards make direct select easier and the FlexABLE handle provides for optimal positioning. Keyguards available: 6x7, 6x10 & 7x12. Apps available upon request.

Manufacturer: Forbes AAC

Proslate 10

ProSlate 10D

 

The ProSlate 10D features a 10” screen and weighs only 2.3 pounds. This iOS-based device runs any AAC app on the market. The removable SoundPOD can permanently attached to the device or worn around the neck. Optional keyguards make direct select easier and the FlexABLE handle provides for optimal positioning. Keyguards available: 5x5, 6x7, 6x10 & 7x12. Apps available upon request.

Manufacturer: Forbes AAC

Proslate 13

 


ProSlate 13D

 

The largest option in the ProSlate family, the 13D has a 12.9” screen and all the features highlighted above. Keyguard available: 5x5. Apps available upon request.

Manufacturer: Forbes AAC
iPad with gray case with stand featuring communication app on iPad and small screen with same text on back. TD Pilot

TD Pilot is a light, durable speech generating device designed for augmentative and alternative communication. It can be controlled via eye tracking. TD Pilot comes pre-loaded with AAC software, and projects your voice loud and clear through speakers. The device also offers a rear-facing Partner Window for more natural face-to-face conversations.

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox
Case with handle and 3 rows of choices.

TD Speech Case (SC Tablet)

 

The TD Speech Case (SC Tablet) is an iPad-based speech generating device pre-installed TD Snap. Easy to carry with a built-in handle and stand, this durable device has a fitted case to withstand drops, complete with crash corners and screen-protecting frame. Apps available upon request.

Manufacturer: TobiiDynavox
Tablet has large communicaiton icons.

Touch Talk

 

TouchTalk is a lightweight, midsize tablet that helps individuals with a variety of speech and language impairments to improve their communication, speech, and quality of life. It was designed to meet the needs of adults with aphasia. It offers five different ways to communicate. It features long battery life, front and rear cameras, and a rugged case.

Manufacturer: Lingraphica
Lime green case with on screen keybaord

ViaPro

 

Utilizing the iOS operating system, the Via Pro comes with TouchChat with WordPower, LAMP Words for Life and Dialogue AAC pre-loaded. Spanish options are available in both the LAMP and TouchChat apps. This device is compatible with a variety of access methods including direct select, wired and wireless switch compatibility and head tracking.

Manufacturer: PRC-Saltillo

Winslate 12 with Eye Tracking


WinSlate 12 with Eye Tracking

 

The WinSlate 12 with eye tracking has a 12.3” screen that is helpful for communicators who require alternative access methods and large on-screen targets. Using the Enable Eyes eye tracking module and weighing just over 3 pounds, the WinSlate can be used on the table, desk or easily attached to a mounting system. The Forbes Language Development kits are available for use with this device. Interactive sensory toys available include Wizard Wall Car, Robo Pets Unicorn, Discover Kids Tricertops, Threeking Robot & Biranco Smart Puppy. Indicate your preference in the comments section of the on-line order form. No Keyguards are available for loan with this device.

Manufacturer: Forbes AAC