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1. ACSL (AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LIBRARY) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Augmentative Communication Software Library, or ACSL, is a comprehensive collection of software for IBM-compatible computers that provides a wide range of augmentative communication and computer access capabilities. This system was designed as a cost-effective package for clinics, hospitals, and schools. ACSL includes programs for use by persons with all levels of language and motor skills. STRATEGIES: those availabl...[More Information]
   
   
2. BLISSBOARD (MODEL S504-I) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Blissboard (S504-I) is a Blissymbol communication board and program. This is one of 4 programs in the MECC Bliss Training Program Series. The programs are generated in BASIC and permit direct transfer to Blissymbol learning programs. The program contains a 500-symbol display and its diskette counterpart. Within Blissboard, Blissboard Talk displays any one of the 500 Blissymbols, with or without words, for instructio...[More Information]
   
   
3. BOARDMAKER (INTERNATIONAL) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 02/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---BoardMaker International is a symbolic communicator computer program designed to access over 3,000 symbols contained in the Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) Books I, II, and III (see separate entry) for use by persons who communicate nonvocally. The program features a cut and paste system that allows the user to select and paste communication symbols on any software program that accepts symbols. The symbols may be red...[More Information]
   
   
4. COMMUNICATION BOARD BUILDER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Communication Board-Builder, also called Board-Builder for Macintosh, is a HyperCard stack designed to enable the user to create customized communication boards. The program includes over 1,600 symbols from the Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) Books I and II (see separate entry). Hard copies of the pages may be printed in any two languages by hitting a translate button. Boards may be saved to disk. COMPATIBILITY: App...[More Information]
   
   
5. COMMUNICATION BOARD SKILLBUILDER PROGRAM -- DISCONTINUED. VERIFIED 3/2013. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. -- The Communication Board SkillBuilder Program is a program designed to teach the use and function of communication boards for individuals with a speech or cognitive disorder. Students will experience touching different places on the screen, as well as finding the appropriate picture in a field of different images. Receptive and expressive language skills are taught, giving the teacher an indication of the best placement and ...[More Information]
   
   
6. EXPRESS1000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Express1000 is a symbolic language communication program designed to permit scanning and direct selection augmentative communication through Microsoft's Windows interface. This augmentative communications authoring software features user-defined graphics, unlimited digitized speech, linking and embedding capabilities, an unlimited number of selections, scanning, and more. GRAPHICS: The user may define text or graphics to ...[More Information]
   
   
7. GUS! MULTIMEDIA SPEECH SYSTEM VERSION 4.0 -- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/95) REPLACED BY GUS! MULTIMEDIA SPEECH SYSTEM VERSION 5.0 (SEE SEPARATE ENTRY). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.-- The Gus! Multimedia Speech System Version 4.0 is a augmentative communication program designed to provide scanning, direct selection, or switch activated access to sound and voice output or a number of other computer software programs. The system components include the Gus! Talking Keyboard, monologue speech synthesizer, symbol selector, mouse/switch,...[More Information]
   
   
8. I CAN SPEAK FOR WINDOWS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- I Can Speak for Windows is an augmentative communication program designed to convert any Windows compatible computer into a powerful and effective Augmentative Communications System for individuals with a speech disorder or a learning disability or a physical disability. It combines pictures, text, and sentences to help you communicate easily, accurately and effectively. The program is adaptable and easily modified to s...[More Information]
   
   
9. LINGRAPHICA (MODEL LG-5000) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2008) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Lingraphica, model LG-5000, is a direct selection communicator designed to help persons with aphasia to communicate. The user manipulates a tracking device, either a track ball or pad, to select from 2000 concept-images which are stored in a hierarchy (like a thesaurus). Selected images enlarge and some animate, and can display and/or "speak" associated text. Images can then be copied to a storyboard to create expr...[More Information]
   
   
10. PICTURE COM. --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Program turns the microcomputer Into an augmentative communication device for the non-verbal, profoundly motor-handicapped individual who cannot read english. Vocabulary is presented on the video screen as seven (or more) pages with 16 pictures on each page. Two standard vocabularies (bliss symbols and pictograms) are available. User can create messages by choosing the pictures one by one. User chooses the pictures by using a selection te...[More Information]
    
    
11. PICTURE COMMUNICATION --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Picture Communication is a communication program that presents vocabulary on the screen sixteen pictures at a time. The user may choose from pictogram vocabulary sets. Selections are made via row-and- column scanning. Selections are displayed at the bottom of the screen and spoken through an Echo II speech synthesizer. Picture Communication includes child and adult vocabulary levels, and accepting single, dual, or joystic...[More Information]
    
    
12. PICTURE SCANNER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Picture Scanner is a scanning symbol communicator program designed to assist individuals learn to use pictures as communication symbols. This program is a single- or double-switch version of Point to Pictures (see separate entry). The program starts at the cause and effect level (Communication mode), with items to help motivate the user. Then, the program progresses to matching and identifying pictures (Training mode) wi...[More Information]
    
    
13. SPEECHWARE 2.0 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- SpeechWare 2.0 is a set of HyperCard stacks designed to serve as an customizable direct selection communicator program and environmental control unit when connected to the X-10 Powerhouse control module (see separate entry). As an augmentative communication program, pictures or words may be selected and spoken using the MacinTalk speech synthesizer. The stacks may be modified to include or remove pictures. The software ...[More Information]
    
    
14. SYMBOL WRITER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Symbol Writer is a language tutorial program designed for children learning to control a computer using a single switch. Simple two- and three-word sentences can be created using symbols and small words. Words are selected individually to build the sentence. When the sentence is complete, it is spoken and action onthe screen reinforces the learning. Symbol Writer can also be used with a PowerPad with The Porter (see sep...[More Information]
    
    
15. TALKING BLISSAPPLE --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Talking BlissApple program is a Blissymbol communication program for the Apple II family of computers. Input for the Talking BlissApple may come from a variety of sources, including a single switch, the standard keyboard, or many communication aids. The program contains a library of 1,400 Blissymbols, and additional symbols may be added to suit the user's individual needs. At the user's command, the Talking BlissApple may display, spe...[More Information]
    
    
16. TALKING BLISSAPPLE (MODEL S502) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking BlissApple (S502) is a symbolic communicator program designed to allow users to write with Blissymbols and have their message spoken and printed, as well as displayed on screen. The program contains 1,400 Blissymbols, a manual, and 1 disk. Symbols can be recoded to construct customized user vocabularies. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II computers with 48K memory....[More Information]
    
    
17. TALKING SYMBOLS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/93) REPLACED BY SPEAKING DYNAMICALLY (SEE SEPARATE ENTRY). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking Symbols is a symbolic communicator program designed to be used for making talking multi-level picture communication boards, worksheets, exercises, or class lessons by persons who communicate non-vocally or have limited speech. Voice output is provided by Macintalk. The activities and actions are created by the user when he or she selects a picture. The user ...[More Information]
    
    
18. TOPICS TO LEARN COMMUNICATION (TLC) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Topics To Learn Communication (TLC) is a Minspeak Application Program (MAP) and a vocabulary tutorial and communicator training program designed to help young children make the transition to larger sized communicators for individuals with a cognitive or speech disability. TLC was developed to meet the needs of children who want to use Interaction, Education & Play+, IEP+ (see separate entry), but cannot yet access a 128...[More Information]
    
    

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