Augmentative Communication
Voice -Output Communication Devices
ALT Chat (Saltillo) - digitized (recorded) and synthesized (computer generated) speech, dynamic display, offers all of the communication features of the PDA based ChatPC products
Apple iPad – 32 GB, WiFi only; variety of apps for trialing
Apple iPod Touch with Proloquo2Go - dynamic display, hand-held, synthesized/digitized speech, more for symbol-based communication
Attainment Talkers – low tech, 24 messages with 10 seconds per message location, slim and compact, digitized speech recording
Base Trainer - four 3"x4" switch plates & 2" Velcro platform for placing objects
BigMac switches(Able Net)- single message, large target, digitized speech
Chat PC (Saltillo) dynamic display, hand-held, synthesized/digitized speech
ChatBox- (Saltil10)- 4 location, switch accessible, digitized speech
ChaterVox – voice amplification system (not the same as FM System)
Dynavox products:
AccessIT – allows for wireless access to Windows®-based computers
DynaWrite- "type and talk", synthesized/digitized speech, need typing skills
M3 (Dynavox Systems)- dynamic display, digitized speech, more for students with no to low literacy skills, emergent communicators (upgrade of Mo Series)
Mighty Mo (Dynavox Systems)- dynamic display, digitized speech, more for students with no to low literacy skills
Mini Mo (Dynavox Systems)- smaller version of Mighty Mo
DV4 (Dynavox Systems)- dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech
MT4 (Dynavox Systems) - smaller dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech (upgrade of 3100)
V/V+ (Dynavox Systems) - smaller dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech, virtual scenes (upgrade of MT4)
Vmax (Dynavox Systems)- dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech, virtual scenes (upgrade of DV4)
Maestro - dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech, virtual scenes, built-in wireless capability
EyeMax – electronic eye gaze system; must be used in conjunction with Vmax device
Xpress - handheld augmentative communication device, synthesized/digitized speech, virtual scenes
Keyguards for DV4 -8 & 15 location
Keyguards for MT4 -12 & 20 location
Go Talk (Attainment) – 4/9/20 message keys with 4 distinct levels
Go Talk Pocket – 6 message keys with 5 levels
Go Talk Express – 32 message keys with 5 levels, auditory and visual cuing capabilities
Hand-held Voice (Mayer Johnson) -dynamic display, hand-held, digitized speech
Handheld Portable Impact (Enkidu) - handheld dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech
iChat3 (Dynavox)- dynamic display, hand-held, synthesized/digitized speech, more for symbol-based communication
iTalk 2 - digitized speech, allows for two communication spaces
LEO -pre-recorded, digitized speech messages, scan capability, virtual scenes
LittleMac switches(Able Net)- single message, large target, digitized speech
Lightwriter- "type and talk", DECtalk speech synthesizer, Keyboard Layout: QWERTY & ABC, need typing skills
On the Go 7 Level Communicator - adjustable location of 1,2,4,8,16 location, digitized speech, multiple overlays
Mount’n Mover Evaluation Kit – adjustable, universal mounting system for communication devices; includes mount plates for Maestro, Dynavox V, Vantage Lite, and AbleNet
Palmtop3 (Dynavox)- dynamic display, hand-held, synthesized/digitized speech
Pocket Coach
Pocket Go Talk
Pocket Talker (Attainment) 5 messages, digitized speech
Prentke Romich products:
ECO-14 (PRC)- synthesized/digitized speech, dynamic display, Minspeak software, virtual scenes (upgrade of Vanguard/Vantage)
Pathfinder (PRC)- 128 location, static and dynamic displays, synthesized speech, Minspeak software
Vantage (PRC) and Vantage Lite- synthesized/digitized speech, dynamic display, Minspeak software
Vantage Plus with or without Word Power/Picture Word Power
Springboard Plus w/PCS symbols (PRC) - digitized speech, dynamic display, Minspeak software
Springboard Lite - digitized speech, dynamic display, Minspeak software, smaller in size than Springboard Plus
Springboard (PRC) - digitized speech, dynamic display, Minspeak software
ProxTalker – moveable picture communication system, uses synthesized speech but allows for digitized recordings
Say-It! SAM Communicator v.3 - handheld dynamic display, synthesized/digitized speech
Short Stacks Books –used to support teaching Unity language
Do You Like…?
I am…
I Feel…
I Need…
I Want…(fast food)
Where…?
Step by Step Communicator (AbleNet) single message or messages sequence, digitized speech
Switch Modifier
Talk 4- 12 level communicator, 4 location, digitized speech, scanning option
Talk 8- 12 level communicator, 8 location, digitized speech, scanning option
Talkable III with Icon Holder- digitized speech, allows for joint communication and device activation simultaneously,
Techspeak (AMDI) -32 location, digitized speech, multiple overlays
TechTalk (AMDI) -8 location, digitized speech, multiple overlays
TechScan 8 (AMDI)- 8 location, digitized speech, multiple overlays, LED prompt lights embedded in the grid, Beeping tone available to augment visual cues
TechFour (AMDI) -4 location, digitized speech, multiple overlays
Visually Impaired Communicator (medium)- 8 location, digitized speech, intensive background illumination
Wrist Talker – portable one message communicator, up to 10 seconds, digitized speech
Augmentative Communication Software and Resources
4 Compartment Scanning Communicator with Icon Holders
Boardmaker v.6 (Mayer Johnson) picture symbol clip art program
Boardmaker Plus v.6 (PC & Mac)
Boardmaker Studio v.1
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro
Boardmaker library add-ons:
Beyond Boardmaker I, II, & III
Curriculum Companions:
What’s the Weather?
From Here to There
Community Faces and Places
Your Body Inside and Outside
Healthy Choices
Early Learning Suite
Dynasyms for Boardmaker (Dynavox) – symbol collection for Boardmaker
PCS Animations I&II
Picture This - photo collection for Boardmaker
Print'n Communicate -ready-to-make communication book for Boardmaker
Print'n Eat - ready-to-make communication book for Boardmaker
Print'n Leam Community Units - pre-made Boardmaker resources
Print'n Leam Thematic
Quick and Easy Classroom-pre-made overlays for nonverbal students for Boardmaker
Can be used with AAC devices that use overlays
Has a video tape of use
Reference Guides for Life (CD) – reference guides designed to increase independence in organization, personal safety, self-advocacy, stress management, problem solving, communication and relationships in the community
Social School Stories- use with Boardmaker or Boardmaker Plus
Units- pre-made Boardmaker resources
DynaGuide – Dynavox training and user guide on CD
Flip & Talk- communication display books to attach to communication devices
PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) – software to create communication books
Proloquo 2.0 - multilingual speech and communication solution for Mac OS X
Word Power for Pathfinder (PRC)
Word Power for Vantage (PRC)
AAC Resource Books:
Art for Me Too- book of pre-made art communication displays
Communication Displays for Engineering Preschool Environments- pre-made display book
Communication Overlays for Engineering Training Environments- pre-made display book
UNITS- book of pre-made classroom communication displays
Visual Strategies by Linda Hodgdon (Book and CD Series available)
Who, What, & Why- book of pre-made communication displays and activities that address “wh” questions (Also CD available)
Writing Tools and Resources
Hardware and devices:
Acer Aspire One – netbook processor
Co:Writer applet for NEO
Dana - portable word processor, Palm OS
Write OutLoud To Go- talking word processor
Inspiration for Palm OS
Dell
Franklin handheld products
Franklin Homework Wiz
Franklin Speaking Homework Wiz
Franklin Speaking Spelling Ace
Fusion – portable word processor
Fusion compact Flash Card with Reader
Livescribe products:
Echo Smartpen – note taking digital recorder
Pulse Smartpen – note taking digital recorder
Lottie Kit- kit of lo tech solutions for reading and writing (see Other Lo Tech Tools Available)
Magnetic wipe-off board
Mini keyboard (USB)
NEO - portable word processor (upgrade of Alphasmart which is being discontinued)
Text to speech option also available
NEO2 – portable word processor, includes AplhaWord Plus and KeyWords, wireless transfer capabilities
PC6- portable word processor
Quickpad- portable word processor
Toshiba Portege M400 Tablet PC
Software:
Cricksoft products:
Clicker 5 (Cricksoft)-talking word processor with graphics option, multimedia (PC & Mac)
Clicker Paint (Cricksoft)
Cloze Pro (Cricksoft)
Find Out & Write About- pre-made Clicker grids that can be integrated into the curriculum
Ancient Egyptians
Animals of Cold Lands
Animals of Hot Lands
Dinosaurs
Explorers
Life Cycles
Penfriend (Cricksoft)
Word Bar (Cricksoft)
Don Johnston products:
Co: Writer*- word prediction and grammar coach for use with word processor
Draft :Builder- writing and graphic organizer moves students through writing process
SOLO- 3 programs in 1
Draft :Builder (writing organizer)
Read OutLoud (eText reader)
Write OutLoud (talking word processor)
Dragon Dictate for Mac v. 2.0 - continuous voice recognition program
Dragon Naturally Speaking v. 11- continuous voice recognition program (PC only)
Inspiration- graphic organizer
Intellitools products:
Classroom Suite version 4 - 3 programs in 1 (K-8)
Intellitalk 4
IntelliPicStudios 4
Intellimathics 4
Intellitalk 3- talking word processing (and authoring) program
Intellitools Access Pac software
Overlay Maker
Click-It
Intellipics
Stage Assessment Software – All in One - seven-level developmental framework that describes a learner's cognitive and language abilities
Just My Type- typing tutor for use with user-customized text (for Mac)
Kidspiration- graphic organizer (for K-2)
KeyStrokes 4.0 for Mac OS/X – on-screen keyboard (Mac only)
Kurzweil 3000 v.12 (PC) & Mobile- scanning/screen reading program
Kurzweil 3000 (Mac)- scanning/screen reading program
Mac Speech Dictate - continuous voice recognition program (Mac only)
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing –typing tutorial
Picture It- simpler edition of PixWriter
PixWriter WOW- talking word processor with graphics option
Read & Write Gold v.10 (PC) & v.4 (Mac)- scanning/screen reading program , talking word processor, word prediction
Read & Write Gold 10 Mobile - scanning/screen reading program , talking word processor, word prediction (PC only)
Talking Typing Teacher- typing tutor with voice output
Unity Symbols for Writing with Symbols Via Voice Millennium - continuous voice recognition program (for Mac)
WiViK On-screen keyboard vers. 3
Wordsmith- scanning/screen-reading program with Text Help features
WordQ - word prediction and grammar coach for use with word processor, has speech output
SpeakQ – speec-to-text add-in to be used with WordQ
Write:OutLoud*- talking word processor with Franklin Spellchecker
Writing Activities- for use with Speaking Dynamically Pro
Writing with Symbols 2000- talking word processor for creating rebus/symbol materials
WYNN- scanning/screen-reading program
Reading Resources
Software:
AbleNet Guided Reading Activities- emerging literacy ideas for multi-handicapped students
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Hello Toes, Hello Feet
Silly Sally
Together
Attainment products:
Functional Words
Grocery Words
Basic Signs
Edmark software:
Imagination Express: Neighborhood
Imagination Express: Rainforest
Stanley's Sticker Stories
eReader- on screen text reader, highlighting capabilities
Earobics- phonological awareness exercises
Step 1 and Step 2
Adolescents and Adults
Hands on Reading- CD and Resource Book, use with Boardmaker and Boardmaker Plus
Intellitools products:
Balanced Literacy Kit (1ntellitools)- a first grade reading curriculum supplement, accessible
Classroom Suite version 4
Intellitools Hands on Concepts Kits
Stage Assessment Software – All in One - seven-level developmental framework that describes a learner's cognitive and language abilities
Kurzweil 3000 v.12 (PC) & Mobile- scanning/screen reading program
Kurzweil 3000 (Mac)- scanning/screen reading program
Laureate Language Training-Early Vocabulary
Creature Chorus
Exploring First Verbs
Exploring First Words
Exploring First Words I1
First Categories
First Verbs
First Words
First Words I1
Simple Sentences
Twenty Categories
My Own Bookshelf- ebook organization to promote independent reading and literacy interaction
R.A.P.S (Reading Activities Project for Older Students) - targeting older students (upper elementary and middle school students), build language, social, literacy, sequencing, and self-help skills in a highly enjoyable way
CD –makes three stories in book interactive
Read & Write Gold v.10 (PC) & v.4 (Mac)- scanning/screen reading program , talking word processor, word prediction
Read & Write Gold 10 Mobile - scanning/screen reading program , talking word processor, word prediction (PC only)
Show Me Spelling
Start-to-Finish Books- high-interest, low reading level series; audiocassette/CD/paperback sets
Classic Adventure
Treasure Island
The Red Badge of Courage
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Classic Literature
King Lear
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Sports Biographies Overcoming the Odds
Ali: the Greatest
FloJo: The Story of Florence Griffith Joyner
Home Run Heroes
A Step into History
Harriet Tubman: the Moses of Her People
Frederick Douglass: A Hero for All Times
Rosa Park, Freedom Fighter
I am Vallejo
On Strike! The Story of Cesar Chavez
Border Crossing
Famous Short Stories
Sherlock Holmes Mysteries:
Silver Blaze
The Adventure of the Speckled Band
A Scandal in Bohemia
Nick Ford Mysteries:
Grave Robber
Cross Bow Killer: Mystery at Yellowstone
Alcatraz: The Rock
The Knight of the Loch Ness Monster
Big Ben is Dead
The Secret of Old Mexico
Start-to-Finish Core Content
Amazing Creatures of the Galapagos
Fighting for Freedom: African Americans in the Civil War
The Search for Life on Mars
Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Start-to-Finish Literacy Starter- age-appropriate reading materials for struggling readers, CD-ROM and hardback copies included
Plants-Science and Surroundings
Let's Do Plants
A Person or a Plant?
Shop Ti1 I Drop
Sports-Safe& and Success
Wear a Helmet
Hall of Fame
Play Ball!
Early Settlers-Changes and Challenges
When Your Work is Done
Better Butter
My Town-Long Ago!
Volcanoes-Force and Fury
A Blast,from the Past
Hot and Burning
Run for Your Life!
Recycling-Cash in the Trash
Snowballs in the Desert
Down in the Dumps
CanIt!
Life Cycles-Birth and Beyond
A Butterfly is Born
Look How Things Change
I Made a Frog
Six Legs and Counting
Don’t Bug Me
My One and Only Date
Loretta Gets a Zebra
I Can Do That
Not Until You’re 16
Thinking Reader- high-quality, unabridged novels in digital format, CD-ROM with 6 copies of paperback, grades 5-8
My Brother Sam is Dead
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
The Giver
Bridge to Terabithia
Esperanza Rising
Bud, Not Buddy
Dragonwings
A Wrinkle in Time
Tuck Everlasting
Writing with Symbols 2000- talking word processor for creating rebus/symbol materials
WYNN- scanning/screen-reading program
Wordsmith- scanning/screen-reading program with Text Help features
Other reading resources:
Bookworm- programmable reader to promote independent reading
Classmate Reader (Don Johnston) – portable text reader, provides auditory and visual support
Digital talking book players and head sets
Lottie Kit- lit of lo tech solutions for reading and writing (see Other Lo Tech Tools Available)
PortaBook – lightweight bookstand, 5 different angles
Quicktionary Reading Pen
Simon S.I.0.- multi-level phonics instruction engages struggling readers for the computer
WordMaker- phonics, phonemic awareness and spelling program for the computer
Math
Software:
Access To Math- talking math worksheets
Attainment Collection:
Basic Coins
First Money
Match Time
Show Me Math- Addition/Subtraction & Multiplication/Division
Spending Money
Making Change
Time Scales
CD-Rom Bundle
Attainment Big Bundle
CalcuScan- on-screen talking calculator
Classroom Store Works- software to create and run a store in your classroom
Geometer's Sketchpad- interactive software for exploring math
Intellimathics- virtual manipulatives, talking processor
Other math resources:
Audio/Visual/Sensory timers
Lottie Kit for Math-kit of lo tech solutions for math (see Other Lo Tech Tools Available)
Math Exercises for Nonreaders- book of math activities for nonreaders
Time Timers- visual timers
TI 15 Fraction and Decimal calculator
Resources for Blind/Vision Impaired
Aladdin Sunshine Pro- desktop video magnifier, color and b/w options
BigShot Screen Magnifier- screen enlargement software (PC)
Boost Personal Video Magnifier
BrailleNote mPowerBT 32 – 32 cell refreshable Braille display, speech output
Braille 'n Speak 2000- Braille-input notetaking device
CCTV (closed circuit TV) with viewing table
Clarity PCMate- portable video magnifier, connects to a laptop via USB
FarView - video magnifier offering close-up and distance viewing capabilities, in a stylish and ultra-compact design
Inlarge - screen enlargement software (mac)
Intel Reader – portable camera that takes pictures of digital text, coverts into digital format for magnification and/or audio playback
Jaws for Windows 9.0 – screen reader
Kurzweil 1000- scanning/screen reading program
Magic Professional –screen magnification software (PC)
Optelec Compact+ - ultra-slim pocket video magnifier
QuickLook Video Magnifier- portable handheld magnifier
Sapphire Portable Video Magnifier
Telex reader– for listening to audio books on CD
Trekker Breeze Talking GPS
Victor Reader Classic X Plus – for listening to audio books on CD
Victor Reader Stream – for listening to audio books in mp3, wav, etc. format
ZoomText Xtra- screen enlargement/screen reading (PC)
**If you have further questions about resources, contact DCIU Vision Department at 610-938-9000
Resources for Deaf / Hard-Of–Hearing
**Items can be borrowed by contacting DCIU Hearing Department at 610-938-9000, or by using PaTTAN Short Term Loan.
Switch Access & Computer Access
4 Compartment Scanning Communicator with Icon Holders
Adjustable mounting system
All-Turn-It- spinner that is switch accessible, supports participation in the classroom
Apple Magic TrackPad – Requires Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer with Mac OS X v.10.6.4 or later
Big Keys LX – USB keyboard with QWERTY layout and enlarged buttons; yellow color-coded keys
BIG Trac- plug & play alternate mouse with oversized buttons, trackball
Choose It! Maker 2 software
Early and Advanced Switch Games
Ergonomic Optical Mouse- two way rocker button fits thumb, scrolling feature
FrogPad- one handed keyboard (right handed & left handed)
Gooseneck Mounting System with ball joint
Intellikeys- alternative keyboard (Classic and USB)
Intellikeys keyguards
2,3,4,6 locations
9,12,15,20 locations
Set of 5
iTools:
Big Button iPod – switch accessibility for iPod
iPad Cordless Switch Interface
iPod Stand with speakers
Kid Trac Trackball
Kidz Keys –child-size keyboard
Kidz Mouse –child-size mouse
Micro Trac- handheld trackball, ideal for laptops
Non-Adjustable Proximity Sensor Kit
Overlay Maker v3.1- create overlays to be used with Intellikeys
Powerlink 4- switch access for appliances and other electricity operated devices
Slant boards
Switches
JellyBeans
Poppin’ Hopping switches
Wobble Switch on base
Big Macs
Rocking Plate switch
Jumbo switch with Latch timer
Pal Pad (mini & small) –ultra thin switches
Micro Light switch
Mini vibrating switch
Vibrating plate switch
Adjustable finger tip pressure switch
Finger tip switch
Fabulous Five switch
Pancake switch
Pinch switch
Twitch switch
Switch Access software
SwitchOn Travel
Teen Tunes
Press to Play
Shop Ti1 You Drop
Single Switch Collection
Switch Jam
Super Switch
Switch It! Maker 2 software
Slim Armstrong Switch mount
Swifty & Beam – adaptive switch interface the size of a flash drive & infrared switch transmitter that can accommodate up to 5 switches
Tash Joystick
Tracker Pro (head pointer)
Traxsys Roller II Joystick
TouchMonitor from ELO – works with PC & Mac
Touchscreens
Vertical Mouse 4 (left & right)
Wireless USB Switch Interface
Toys and devices that are switch accessible:
Adapted Birthday Cake
Adaptive Toy Kit
Bubble Machine
Curious George
Elmo-Bird’s the Word
Hi Ho Cherry game
Hungry Hungry Hippo game
Matching Picture Lotto/Bingo game
Motorized Glitter Roll Music Box
Mr. Potato Head
Music Box
Music & Light Caterpillar
Peek-a-Boo Mirror switch with light
Rainbow Pig (Mr. Bacon)
Rainforest Waterfall
Sing Along CD player
Sing & Play Monkey
Singing Pizza Elmo
Thomas the Tank Engine
Two Tunes TV
View-Master Reels – Boys and Girls version
Other Lo Tech Tools Available
Audio/Visual/Sensory timers
Free hand desk clamp
Logitech Quick Cam – to be used with a computer
LoTTIE kits:
General LoTTIE kit
LoTTIE kit for Math
LoTTIE kit for Literacy
LoTTIE kit Special Papers
LoTTIE kit Colors
LoTTIE kit for Little Kids
LoTTIE kit for Organization
LoTTIE Star Kit-Senior
Magnetic wipe-off board
Main Street: Community Science
My School Day- social skills builder
PortaBook – portable lightweight bookstand, 5 different angles
Time Timers- visual timers
TI 15 Fraction and Decimal calculator
iPod and iPad Tools
Apple iPad – 32 GB, WiFi only; variety of apps for trialing
Apple iPod Touch with Proloquo2Go - dynamic display, hand-held, synthesized/digitized speech, more for symbol-based communication
Apple iPod Touch with Functional Skills Videos (from The Conover Company)
Accessories:
Big Button iPod – switch accessibility for iPod
iPad Cordless Switch Interface
iPod Stand with speakers
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