Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing “I’m grateful for my challenges because they have pushed me in ways that are invaluable, making me more compassionate for others and very aware we all are carrying our own baggage.” Kathy Nimmer couldn’t have said it better — especially since she’s a 10th grade English teacher who also teaches […]
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VocaliD: Custom Crafted Voices
American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “The human voice is the organ of the soul.” It’s also been said the human voice is not just a sound but also a reflection of the person. Everyone has a unique voiceprint, yet the millions of individuals who rely on communication devices have been given uniform, robotic voices that don’t […]
SmallTalk: Free Communication and Practice Apps
Communication plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It’s how we state our needs, desires, and ideas; it’s how we connect to one another. However, for individuals with language disorders such as aphasia, communicating is often difficult. Affected individuals may have trouble speaking, understanding speech, as well as writing and reading. What are some resources […]
TextSpeak Wireless Speech Generator Keyboard
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 […]
Strengthen your child’s language concepts with the QuestionIt iPad app
If you read our blog regularly, you are likely aware that mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets play a big role in the field of assistive technology. The potential of apps on these devices is virtually limitless. With certain apps and home automation devices already available, users have the ability to unlock their home, adjust their […]
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Brain Power: The Road to Rehabilitation
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing What do you know about traumatic brain injuries (TBI)? Did you know 5.3 million Americans live with a long-term disability as a result of TBI? TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., and those who survive a TBI can face effects lasting from a few […]