There are several AAC devices available on the market, but the TextSpeak’s affordability and unique features set it apart from others. There are three sizes of keyboards available in the TextSpeak series: Mini/Palm, Standard, and Large Key. The TextSpeak Large Key Wireless Speech Generator Keyboard features a speaker and keyboard with keys twice the size of […]
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EyeGaze Foundations Bundle
Last week I covered the HeadMouse Extreme, which is a device that allows users to control their computers and AAC devices via head movements. The EyeGaze Foundations is comparable to the HeadMouse by the fact that it is a substitute for a standard mouse. However, instead of controlling computers via head movement, EyeGaze allows users to control […]
HeadMouse Extreme
For individuals with limited hand and arm mobility, operating a standard computer mouse and keyboard proves to be quite the challenge. Fortunately, there are many assistive devices available to help said individuals operate their computer or alternative and augmentative communication device. One example of these available technologies is the HeadMouse Extreme. The HeadMouse Extreme replaces […]
What do ice buckets, Stephen Hawking and voice banking have in common?
You almost can’t get on social media without seeing people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. This is the ALS ice bucket challenge and it’s soaking the nation. With the ALS ice bucket challenge you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water over your head once you have been challenged […]
Claro Software for iOS devices
Claro Software is an innovative software company that develops and licenses Assistive Software, including speech, image and touch technology. The mission of the company is to provide user-friendly software available in many different languages. The software is available via the following Claro apps: ClaroSpeak is a text-to-speech reader app from Claro Software. Available for […]
TalkRocket Go: iPad app helps people speak
MyVoice Inc., the creators of RocketKeys — an application that allows users to customize the keyboard for their specific needs — also offers TalkRocket Go, an application used around the globe as a communication aid for children and adults with speech and language disabilities. TalkRocket Go quick features: A simple tap-to-talk application Oversize buttons (good targets for both […]