Craig Burns, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the TOKK Smart Wearable Assistant, which is a wearable Bluetooth-enabled device and how it can be used with an Augmentative Communication app on the iPad. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the TOKK Smart Wearable Assistant.
Posts with the AAC tag
Hip Talk Plus is the Communicator with It All
Portable communication doesn’t get any better than this! The Hip Talk Plus is a wearable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. AAC devices help people with disabilities who have lost their natural speaking ability to be able to communicate or express their thoughts, wants and needs to others without speaking. The Hip Talk Plus is […]
3 Text-to-Speech Apps
Text-to-speech technology is a game changer for those who are otherwise unable to communicate with those around them. For today’s blog, I wanted to introduce you all to three text-to-speech apps. 3 Text-to-Speech Apps The following apps are available on both Android and Apple devices. 1. Predictable: Predictable is an award-winning app for people with speech […]
FreeSpeech – Build Language and Learn Grammar
Looking for an affordable way to practice your English language skills? FreeSpeech is noted on the App Store to be the “#1 Best New App!” It is an app developed to help users explore the English language. It is a unique experience for children of all ages and abilities, and is especially ideal for visual […]
3 Apple/Android Apps for Autism
Last week I wrote a featured article on different ways you can participate in National Autism Awareness Month. (If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, be sure to do so!) Today’s post is written to further celebrate autism awareness by providing a detailed list of 3 Apple/Android apps that may benefit individuals with […]
GoTalk Express 32
Are you or a loved one in the market for a powerful, yet simple picture communicator? Perhaps the GoTalk Express 32 will work for you! The GoTalk Express 32 is a full-featured communicator which gives users the ability to scan and link messages together to play in sequence. According to EnableMart, “It is an ideal […]