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  1. Picture of ADVOCATE+ WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVOCATE+ WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
    AdVOCAte+ With Environmental Control is a direct selection and scanning communicator and environmental control unit designed for use by indviduals with communication or speech disabilities together with severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This portable unit provides environmental control capabilities with recorded speech output for communication. It has the same speech output and auditory prompt features as the adVOCAte communicator (see separate entry), but in addition has train...[More Information]

  2. Picture of ALLORA ALLORA
    Allora is a keyboard communicator designed for use by individuals with speech or communication disabilities. This text-to-speech device enables any message typed on the keyboard and shown on the display to be read out clearly in a high-quality, natural sounding male or female voice. These digitized sounds can be used to attract attention, animate a conversation, orfor playback of a human voice or as a WAV or MP3 player. The synthesized voice (Realspeak) is available in different languages. The u...[More Information]

  3. Picture of AUDITORY CHOICE MAKING COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 4399) AUDITORY CHOICE MAKING COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 4399)
    The Auditory Choice Making Communicator, model 4399, is a scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This device scans through pre-recorded messages at a lowered volume. When the user pushes the switch plate again it plays the chosen message at an amplified volume. The unit has 16 levels with 300 seconds of total recording time at 18 seconds per level. It has a built in switch and a jack for an external switch (not included). POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries ...[More Information]

  4. Address File Communication Board.
    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Communication board consisting of a rocker switch connected to a small battery powered address file with pictures, symbols or words on the roll of paper, intended to facilitate communication for severely disabled persons with good cognitive abilities. Lists materials needed to adapt the address file (Auto-Directory from Radio Shack or similar product) and to manufacture the switch. Provides detailed instructions on constructing the device. Includes...[More Information]

  5. Picture of BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 8800) BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 8800)
    The Bulletin Board Communicator, model 8800, is a scanning communicator with a nurse call feature designed for use by individuals with motor and communication disabilities. Up to nine pre-labeled message boxes and a nurse call feature can be selected simply by illuminating an easy-to-read red LED indicator. The unit can be controlled by a variety of capability switches (not included) depending upon the user's capabilities. When the switch is activated, a light flashes sequentially in the nine fr...[More Information]

  6. Picture of CHATBOX 40 CHATBOX 40
    ChatBox 40 is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This voice output device speaks pre-recorded messages when the user presses buttons on the adjustable keyboard display. The unit also supports switch scanning options for individuals who are unable to press buttons. The keyboard display supports 10 large keys or 40 standard-sized keys, with ten levels of messages. Single-switch, dual-switch, and joystick scanning ...[More Information]

  7. Picture of CHATBOX 40-XT CHATBOX 40-XT
    ChatBox 40-XT is a direct selection, scanning, and keyboard communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This sturdy voice-output device speaks pre-recorded (digitized) or synthesized messages when the user presses buttons on its alphabetic/symbolic keyboard, which has 40 keys with 10 levels for a total of 400 messages. The device has 30 minutes of recording time, and supports single-switch, dual-switch, and joystick scanning, with auditory prompts for ...[More Information]

  8. Picture of CHEAP TALK 4 (MODELS 6336, 6392) CHEAP TALK 4 (MODELS 6336, 6392)
    Cheap Talk 4 is a direct selection communicator designed to provide voice communication for persons with communication disabilities. This communicator enables users to speak up to four phrases (up to 5 seconds in length each) that are permanently stored until re-recorded. Both models are square, with two squares in each of two rows. Model 6336 offers direct selection by pressing a square and model 6392 can be activated either by pressing a square or using connected switches (not included). Each ...[More Information]

  9. Picture of CLEAR CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 1210) CLEAR CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 1210)
    The Clear Clock Communicator, model 1210 is a scanning communicator designed with clock face board and rotating dial for individuals who have difficulty communicating. This non-verbal communication device is operated by triggering the clock hand to sweep around and point to the desired picture, word, or object affixed to the clockface. This model has single or double switch capability. One switch moves the hand clockwise, the second switch moves it counter-clockwise. The transparent face of the ...[More Information]

  10. CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODELS 1200, 1200-8, 1220, 1220-8, 1230, 1230-8)
    The Clock Communicator is a scanning communication training aid designed with a dial face for individuals who have communication disabilities. Activation of a single switch causes a pointer to revolve. The user releases the switch when the desired position is reached. Any words, pictures, or symbols may be placed on the face of the Clock Communicator to be selected by the user. The speed of the pointer's movement is adjustable. Models 1220 and 1220-8 are musical versions of the Clock Communicato...[More Information]

  11. Picture of COMPARTMENTALIZED CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 1231) COMPARTMENTALIZED CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 1231)
    The Compartmentalized Clock Communicator, model 1231 is a scanning communicator with a clock face board designed for persons with low vision and communication disabilities. The plastic board features eight large round, recessed compartments (31/4 inch and 11/4 inch deep) to hold objects (not included) to communicate needs and a single clock-style hand that rotates when an attached capability switch (not included). The object is selected when the switch is released. The clock speed is adjustable...[More Information]

  12. Communicator.
    ------- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Scanning communicator allows a nonverbal person to convey standard (fixed format) responses associated with a particular job, task or environment. Describes a communicator consisting of 2 DL 747 seven segment displays, one for the user, the other for the recipient of the message. Messages consist of 2 digit numbers that represent words or phrases. There is sound alert so the user can indicate the desire to convey a message. The single pole, double ...[More Information]

  13. Picture of DIALECT 3HD DIALECT 3HD
    Dialect 3HD is a portable direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This unit is a dedicated speech generating device version of the Optimist 3HD (see entry). Users of this augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device can choose spoken messages through direct selection or scanning. The device has a color touch screen TFT (thin film transistor) display, an audio amplifier/speaker module with stereo output, a one...[More Information]

  14. Picture of E-TALK TABLET WITH CRADLE E-TALK TABLET WITH CRADLE
    E-Talk Tablet with Cradle is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This tablet-computer based communicator uses Windows XP and features touch screen access, a 1.0 gigaHertz (GHz) processor, built-in networking and Wi-Fi capabilities to surf the web, and a high-resolution screen of 1024 x 768 pixels. The device offers word processing, and MP3 video capability, and supports other Windows-based software. The included cradle provid...[More Information]

  15. Picture of ECO2 ECO2
    ECO2 is scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication, speech, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This system is a scanning communicator and Windows XP computer. Features include a large display screen, an internal DVD/CD drive, custom block scanning, Unity programs, notebook tools, advanced icon import capabilities, pull-down menus, modified access method menus, wireless switch access, Clarity Icons, Icon Browser Tool, and Color Picke...[More Information]

  16. EQUALIZER
    The Equalizer is augmentative communication software designed to incorporates several strategies for persons with communication disabilities. A user-modifiable stored vocabulary provides up to 2,750 words. The five most frequently used word endings are provided and may be added to stored words to provide different forms. An adaptive word prediction feature "learns" the user's word patterns; after a word is selected, this feature then presents the words most likely to be used. Word processing and...[More Information]

  17. Picture of FL4SH DELUXE KIT FL4SH DELUXE KIT
    The Fl4sh Deluxe Kit is a scanning or direct selection communicator package designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The package includes one Fl4sh Scanning Communicator, one overlay binder, one rechargeable battery pack with alternating current (AC) adaptor, one sixteen-minute memory module, one additional eight-minute memory module, 24 blank overlay sleeves, three QuickStart overlay sleeves (MASTER for out-of-the-box training, Social Interaction to get started communica...[More Information]

  18. Picture of FL4SH SCANNING COMMUNICATOR FL4SH SCANNING COMMUNICATOR
    The Fl4sh Scanning Communicator is a scanning or direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The device can be activated by direct selection, with one or two switches, or by connecting one switch for each message location. The unit offers three scan modes with adjustable scanning rate, including automatic scan, step scan and two-switch step scan. Auditory scanning options are accessed by the touch of a button, with a choice of message, prompt, o...[More Information]

  19. Picture of FOUR COMPARTMENT SCANNING COMMUNICATOR WITH ICON HOLDERS (MODEL 1236) FOUR COMPARTMENT SCANNING COMMUNICATOR WITH ICON HOLDERS (MODEL 1236)
    The Four Compartment Scanning Communicator with Icon Holders, model 1236, is a scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities and communication disabilities. The icon holders are on an upright strip above the compartments to hold objects (not included), facilitating the transition from objects to photographs as communication cues. The unit scans when external switches (not included) are activated. The device can also be used with one-to...[More Information]

  20. Picture of GUS! COMMUNICATOR 2000 GUS! COMMUNICATOR 2000
    The Gus! Communicator 2000 is a laptop computer based direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication, speech, or neurological disabilities. Communication software comes loaded on a Hewlett Packard laptop with 512 gigabyte (GB) RAM memory, an XGA TFT display, 60 GB hard drive, two USB 2.0 ports, built-in Wireless LAN (802.11b/g), a CD/DVD-drive, and Windows Vista Home Edition operating system. Software includes Gus! Communicator, Gus! Communication Symbols (with ...[More Information]

  21. Picture of LIGHTHAWK LIGHTHAWK
    Lighthawk is a scanning symbol communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This single-switch scanning communicator has eight large squares, each surrounded by eight LEDs to provide visual feedback on which cell was scanned. The communicator has three levels with eight selection areas on each level, for a total of 24 possible messages. The first two levels have up to 7.5 seconds of digitized speech per message; on the third level, messages can be up to...[More Information]

  22. Picture of LIGHTWRITER SL87 LIGHTWRITER SL87
    Lightwriter SL87 is a scanning and keyboard communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This communication aid has an alphabetic keyboard, a large scanning display with a high-contrast backlit screen, and DECtalk English speech synthesizer installed. The device can store up to 36 memmories, one for each of the 36 number and letter keys. Each memory can be up to 250 characters long. Scan methods include single-switch automatic row / column scanning, or ...[More Information]

  23. MESSAGEMATE 20 (MODELS 20/20, 20/40, 20/60, 20/120)
    MessageMate 20 (models 20/20, 20/40, 20/60 and 20/120) is a communicator device designed to be used for direct selection or scanning for individuals who have a speech disability. The device provides up to two minutes of of high quality analog recording (the second number in the moodel number represents recording time in seconds), a 20 key keyboard, and two modes of scanning. It records directly from any voice spoken or sound made and the volume is adjustable. The device can be used as a direct c...[More Information]

  24. MESSAGEMATE 40
    MessageMate 40 (models 20/60, 20/80, 20/120, 20/160 and 20/240) is a communicator device designed to be used for direct selection or scanning for individuals who have a speech disability. The device provides up to four minutes of of high quality analog recording (the second number in the moodel number represents recording time in seconds), a 40 key keyboard, and two modes of scanning. It records directly from any voice spoken or sound made and the volume is adjustable. The device can be used as ...[More Information]

  25. MUSICAL CLOCK COMMUNICATOR (MODEL 1220, 1220-8)
    The Musical Clock Communicator is a scanning communicator designed for individuals with speech disabilities. The user triggers the clock hand to sweep around and point to the desired picture, word, or object affixed to the clock face. At the same time 30 seconds of soft music is played. Flexibility of communication is enhanced by using as few or as many objects as the clockface will hold. The speed of the clock is adjustable....[More Information]

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