Communication Devices

Assistive Technology Communication Devices 

What is it and why is is used?

The terms assistive device or assistive technology can refer to any device that helps a person with hearing loss or a voice, speech, or language disorder to communicate. These terms often refer to devices that help a person to hear and understand what is being said more clearly or to express thoughts more easily. With the development of digital and wireless technologies, more and more devices are becoming available to help people with hearing, voice, speech, and language disorders communicate more meaningfully and participate more fully in their daily lives.

Examples of devices:

• Go to Talk 20+
• Description: 

20+ is a handy communication device with 20 1” square buttons with five recording levels, holding a total of 100 messages. New features make it more user-friendly. For example, users can keep “core messages” in each level, requiring no rerecording. Recording quality is improved through better sound and volume control. Another new feature allows users to delete the recordings of an entire level at once rather than deleting them one by one.

• Switches or Buttons 
• a single switch 

 Description: 

This is a single button communication device with 20 seconds of memory. Teachers, parents, siblings, and friends can record important messages for nonverbal students to share in social settings. The button has a large 5-inch activation surface and is brightly colored, making it an easy target.

(available in red, black, blue, green and yellow)

• Boardmaker 

• Description: This software package is used to create a variety of line-drawings and symbolic representations of ideas that are frequently used in communication. In classrooms, they can be used to help students understand basic concepts and communication their needs and wants.

Places to find Assistive communication Technology:

There is assistive technology everywhere, however when people have a disability it is important for the individual to communicate in a functional way that is best for the individual. 

CommunicationAccerssories

 This allows you to have full description of the assistive communication devices as well as other devices that can be used for individuals with a disability. Purchasing can be made right on the website. 

EnableMart

This website is designed for people of all abilities. It is easy to use and breaks down everything by the needs of the individual.