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  1. Tactile/Auditory Yes/No Board. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Tactile auditory board to allow a visually impaired, non-verbal child to respond "yes" or "no" to a question by pressing one of two switches. Describes and pictures a plastic board with two switches, each of which makes a distinct sound when triggered, one for yes, one for no. Half of a tennis ball and half of a smooth ball serve as "ready" positions on which the child's hands are placed. Materials required include a sheet of fiberboard (masonite) ...[More Information]

  2. Two Choice Communication Board. ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Direct selection communicator device consists of 2 boxes that light up. Each is connected to a separate switch. An object is placed in each box. The child indicates his or her choice by activating the switch which lights the corresponding box. For a child who is beginning to understand language this device can be used to answer questions related to simple object identification. Made of 2 boxes about 5-8 inches square and 4-5 inches deep, two 6 volt...[More Information]

  3. ULTIMATE 8 (MODEL 28020) Picture of ULTIMATE 8 (MODEL 28020) The Ultimate 8, model 28020, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This portable device utilizes digitized speech and offers direct selection of eight, four-second messages. Messages are recalled by touching the corresponding space on the keypad and overlays may be inserted for message identification. This device also offers built-in switch access for four messages. Other standard features include an on/off switch, message retention ...[More Information]

  4. UPRIGHT TAKE N' TALK (MODELS 8709, 8709-L, & 8709-A) Picture of UPRIGHT TAKE N' TALK (MODELS 8709, 8709-L, & 8709-A) The Upright Take N' Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device is in an upright configuration and is equipped with four square icon holders attached with Velcro. Removing or replacing the holder activates the corresponding messge. Model 8709 is the standard four-message version with five seconds of recording time per message.Mode 8709-L has 12 levels with six seconds of recording time per message. Model 8709-A is an age ap...[More Information]

  5. VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNICATOR (MODELS 2040, 2041, & 2042) Picture of VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNICATOR (MODELS 2040, 2041, & 2042) The Visually Impaired Communicator, models 2040, 2041, and 2042, are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with low vision. These units have two dimmable flourescent tubes which provide intensive background illumination. The icon holders are transparent, which allows a therapist or teacher to use clear or transparent icons (not included). The unit is wedge-shaped with square icon holders, and records 60 five-second messages (model 2042) or 48 6-second messages (models 20...[More Information]

  6. VOICEPAL 8 Picture of VOICEPAL 8 The VoicePal 8 is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. Up to eight 11-second messages can be recorded and played back on this communication aid by touching a Taction Pad touch switch (included) (see separate entry) or any commercially available adaptive switch. Messages can be recorded in any order. The VoicePal 8 does not lose messages even if the batteries go completely dead. Other features include a repeat message mode i...[More Information]

  7. VOICEPAL 8K Picture of VOICEPAL 8K The VoicePal 8K is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This communication aid plays up to 8 natural-voice recorded messages of up to 11 seconds each. Messages can be recorded in any order and played back using the VoicePal 8K's built-in keypad with eight keys or an external switch connected through one of the unit's eight jacks. Other features include a repeat message mode, delayed activation and an external speaker jack. ...[More Information]

  8. VOICEPAL LEVELS Picture of VOICEPAL LEVELS VoicePal Levels is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. VoicePal Levels is a four-level, customizable, natural-voice communication aid that can adapt to the changing skills of the user. Each level carries up to 10 messages. Messages can be accessed by direct selection using the built-in keypad, by plugging adaptive switches into the 10 external switch jacks, or one of the six methods of scanning: positive and inverse scannin...[More Information]

  9. VOICEPOD Picture of VOICEPOD VoicePod is a digital recorder and playback unit for direct selection communiction cards designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This portable recording and playback unit enables the user to create talking cards using photos, language cards and Picture Communication Symbols (PCS). It includes 36 reusable, two-sided sleeves for up to 72 stored messages, which can be up to nine seconds each. Messages can be erased and re-recorded. A record-lock featur...[More Information]

  10. VOIS 160 WITH P.A.L.L.S. SOFTWARE VOIS 160 is an electronic communication aid that generates synthesized speech. Words and phrases can be typed in and may be saved under a specific key location or as a sequence of keys. The VOIS 160 has a flat membrane keyboard that can be configured to contain up to 104 keys; key size is variable. The device may also be attached to any computer that has an RS232 interface; commands from the computer for programming and saving vocabulary to a backup file can be accepted by the VOIS 160. Ther...[More Information]

  11. WRISTTALKER Picture of WRISTTALKER --- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with communication disabilities to say when she needs to go to the washroom. A small recorder, available at Radio Shack, was used to pre-record the statement "I need to go to the washroom." A recorded doorbell sound was added as an attention-getter. To enable the girl to control playback, the device was adapted with a bonded-on, wrap-around plastic pad, which in turn had a small nipple bonded on the underside that engages the "play" button ...[More Information]

  12. YES-NO VOICE BOX Yes-No Voice Box is a communication initiation device that permits a user to respond to questions with "Yes" or "No," using either a male or female voice. The volume of the voice output may be adjusted. Two switches are required, one for each response; an adapter (extra) is available to permit single switch operation. The device has a 1/8" stereo jack; an adapter is included for two 1/8" plugs. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Two switches. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 2.6 x 1.5 inches. WEIGHT: 9 ounces....[More Information]

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