Communication and AAC Devices
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
*AAC tools and should be used under the guidance of a speech-language pathologist when appropriate.
Proloquo2go:
Grid can be adjusted to add or subtract buttons as needed. Its fully customizable to the needs of the user.
*There is usually a 50% off promotion that run for this app in April and October.
Example screen:
Bill Vicars runs Lifeprint.com and shares free ASL lessons on YouTube—an excellent, trusted resource for learning American Sign Language.
Lingvano App
Paid app featuring Deaf actors. Look for deals throughout the year for discount subscriptions
ASL That
Free lessons on YouTube. A trusted resource in learning ASL
Voice banking is when someone records their voice before an expected loss of it. The voice can be used for text to talk later. This chart can be found at ALS.org. Blue row are different companies that offer voice banking options. Click button below table to learn more.
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