Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Narayanan Ramakrishnan – CEO of Avaz https://www.avazapp.com/ Avaz is a picture and text-based AAC app that empowers children and […]
Posts with the Augmentative Communication tag
Monday Tech Tip: Symbol-It app
DeAnn O’Lenick, Co-founder, Hear My Voice shows us the Symbol-It app by Symbol Speak which is an augmentative communication app that enables real-time communication with a symbol system. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on Symbol-It app.
Hip Talk Plus is the Communicator with It All
Portable communication doesn’t get any better than this! The Hip Talk Plus is a wearable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. AAC devices help people with disabilities who have lost their natural speaking ability to be able to communicate or express their thoughts, wants and needs to others without speaking. The Hip Talk Plus is […]
Monday Tech Tip: Android Type and Speak
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use Android’s Type and Speak feature that allows you to have you phone read aloud whatever you type. Check it out here:
Consumer Highlight: Ashley Harrington
I went to meet with Ashley Harrington to learn about the services she has been receiving through Easterseals Crossroads. When I arrived at her home, her little white dog was barking and barking. I later learned his name was Rudy and we became fast friends. Ashley’s dad invited me in and brought me to the […]
Monday Tech Tip: Tobii Dynavox Augmentative Communication Devices
Kelsey Reynolds, Tobii Dynavox Representative, shows us two of their Augmentative Communication devices. Check it out here: