THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART Table of Contents Device Category Pages

Non-Voice Output 2 – 18

Single Message 19 – 25

Sequencers and Randomizers 26 – 29

Dual Messages 30 – 31

Three Messages 32

Four Messages 33 – 39

Five to Seven Messages 40 - 41

Eight Messages 42 - 45

Nine to Fifteen Messages 46 – 47

Sixteen to 64 Messages 48 – 51

Progressive Communicators 52 – 58

Dynamic Display 59 - 60

Text to Speech 61 – 62

Specialized Communicators for Visually Impaired 63

Vendors 64

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART NON-VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS COMMUNICATION $4.00 each Augmentative Yellow stretch waterproof bracelets with Symbolic level BRACELETS $11.00 set Resources common vocabulary in the categories. Fine motor of all three Feelings (7), basic needs (13) and schedule Portability (19) Black icons Each has “I need help” Situational communication

imprinted on band. Direct select COMMUNICATION Variable Custom made using Design based on abilities and needs. Symbolic level WALLETS, BINDERS, purchased wallets, Can employ: photos, drawings, symbols, Need for limited to numerous messages NOTEBOOKS $5.00 notebooks, binders, etc. words, miniatures, etc. Point to with hand, Direct select to Mayer Johnson head pointer, light pointer, etc or hold out Need to augment other systems such as voice $19.00 symbol(s) indicating message(s). Can be output or sign language designed for symbol to mean whole message Size of board and location of symbols can or to use symbols in sequence much as words accommodate persons with varying motor in sentences. skills

WALLET CARDS $5.00 Interactive Packages of 10 cards Literacy skills at word and sentence level Therapeutics, Inc. Trouble Speaking: Alphabet, yes/no, words Situational communication needs I HAVE TROUBLE and short sentences to indicate trouble Emergency situations SPEAKING communicating. Space for noting actions that Fine gross motor for pointing may help make communications easier. Back-up to another system MEDICATIONS Medication Wallet Cards: Keeps a listing of medications, dosages, prescribing doctors. Card also includes room for noting over the counter drugs. Good for visits to doctors, caregivers, medical emergencies, trips. BASIC NEEDS CARDS $5.95 Silver Lining Business card size photographs of 4 daily Symbolic level WITH KEY CHAINS Multimedia, Inc. needs. (tired, thirsty, hungry, bathroom) to Portability use in choice of sets of four key rings. Situational communication needs Round Key Rings Motor skills to manipulate key rings Clear Key Rings Sparkle Key Rings PHOTO POUCH $7.95 Silver Lining Carrying case with clear front pocket that Symbolic level Multimedia, Inc. holds business size card. Rear pouch for extra Needs met by few messages cards. VELCRO closure on rear pocket Portability 3.25"W x 4"L x 1"H Break-away neck strap Situational communication Washable nylon Includes 4 basic needs cards Simple motor skills to manipulate wallet (Hungry, Thirsty, Tired, Bathroom Motor skills to sort through cards

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE $8.99 Augmentative Clear plastic vinyl sleeve to slip in Need for portability COMMUNICATION TAG Resources picture/words/board. Need for specialty boards for specific - CLEAR Both front and back of page are usable. environments Hooks on belt or belt loop with Velcro Graphic or text communication closure. One large two sided 5" x 6" pocket

PHOTO SCHEDULE $9.95 Silver Lining This wallet with three inside pockets to hold Symbolic level WALLET Multimedia, Inc. 2.5’ x 2 “ icon. Outside pocket holds one 2” x Needs met by four messages 2” icon. Washable nylon. Velcro closure. Portability Hook for hanging. Designed as portable Need for structures schedule to be worn by user or hung in Need for visual reinforcement various locations Simple motor skills to manipulate wallet Need for structure to help minimize disruptive or self injurious behaviors. Help for completing sequential tasks Need for visual reinforcement when completing tasks.

MAGNETIC $10.99 Augmentative Durable board with 8” X 12” magnetic Object to symbolic representation COMMUNICATION Resources surface. Can use with symbols, photos or Limited number of messages BOARD objects adapted with magnets. Situation Communication Simple motor skills for direct select or manipulation

SCHEDULES $10.99 Augmentative Fabric Picture Schedules with Pockets: Need for sequential review of activity & Resources Velcro receptive fabric can use with objects completed $14.99 or symbols/pictures. Grommets for hanging. Need for structure 20” x 4” or 4” x 20” 30” x 4” or 4” x 30” Need for visual reinforcement as steps of task Picture Schedule with Finished Flap : hangs are completed $22.95 with grommets. Has two 22” x 4” Velcro Need for supports for behavior management receptive panels with black vinyl flap with Need concrete representation that is held closed with Velcro tabs Need visual representation POCKET BOOK Attainment Pocket Book holds 32 business sized cards. Need for portability $12.00 Configure to use as communication device or Need for specialty boards in specific APPOINTMENT BOOK training system. Made of vinyl. environments Appointment Book made of vinyl to hold 64 Symbolic communication with limited number $17.00 business size cards. Configure to use as of messages communication system or training aid. Direct select with good motoric control

ELIZABETH (Libby) S. RUSH, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM [email protected] 919-471-2819 © February 2009 MARY JOAN MCCLURE, MS CCC-SLP [email protected] 919-806-1587

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS MAGNETIC KIDBOARD $13.00 Mayer Johnson 9” x 13” magnetic cookie sheet/tray Message formulation Red or blue enamel finish Symbol exchange MAGNETIC KIDBOARD $26.00 Bundle: 1 red and 1 blue Teaching tool BUNDLE

CLEAR SCHEDULES $14.95 Augmentative Clear Schedule with Slip -in Pockets : vinyl Symbolic level Resources 21” long with 8 3½” x 2½” pockets & Need for sequential review of activity WITH SLIP-IN POCKETS $19.95 grommets for horizontal/vertical hanging. completed Clear Schedule with Token Strip : Clear Need for structures WITH TOKEN STRIP $29.95 vinyl with grommets for horizontal / vertical Need for visual reinforcement hanging. Token strip of loop Velcro Need for visual reinforcement when steps of WITH EASY-CLOSE 22” x 6 ¼” accommodates 8 2 ½” x 3 ½” task are completed FINISHED FLAPS Symbols Simple motor skills to manipulate flaps. Clear Schedule with Easy-Close Finished Simple motor skills to manipulate symbols Flaps Clear vinyl with stiff black foam flaps. For those having difficulty understanding Equipped with grommets for hanging either verbal communication horizontally or vertically. Need for structure to help minimize disruptive 21” long with 8 pockets 3½” x 2½” or self injurious behaviors. To close push flap with Velcro hook over Help for completing sequential tasks

symbol and attach to Velcro loop. SOFT COMMUNICATION $14.95 Augmentative Two-sided board covered with Velcro- Soft choice board designed for those who may /CHOICE BOARD Resources friendly fabric. Each side measures 5” x 18 “ become physically aggressive Equipped with pocket on top with Velcro Tangible objects or graphic symbol level

closure for picture storage Message formulation Thick foam board in center can be removed Need for portability for washing Simple motor skills: direct select and/or manipulation of symbols FABRIC $14.95 Augmentative Cover: Velcro receptive cover 21 ½” x 11 Need for portability COMMUNICATION Resources ½” to fit standard binder. Attaches with Need concrete to symbolic representation NOTEBOOK COVER elastic straps Simple motor skills Direct select Need for limited to numerous messages $16.99 Page Velcro receptive page fits binder for 8 Need to augment other system $16.49 1/2" X 11" paper. Holds up to forty 2" x 2" Emerging interactive skills COMMUNICATION pictures/symbols. Can accommodate objects. FABRIC PAGES Small Page Velcro receptive page fits Notebook (not included) for 9 1/2" x 6 " paper. Holds up to sixteen 2" X 2" pictures

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE $15.99 Augmentative Both have pages 4” x 4” Need for portability COMMUNICATION Resources Clear: Six 4” x 4” pages, with pockets Both Direct selection BOOK CLEAR front and back of pages usable. Washable Basic Motor skills for direct selection and Hooks on belt or belt loop with Velcro closure manipulation of pages and opening & closing $16.99 Fabric: Hooks onto belt/loop with Velcro Need for limited number of messages (20 Max) PORTABLE closure. Has snap to attach/detach during use Use for specialty vocabulary in particular COMMUNICATION Can hold twenty four 2" X 2" pictures (4 per environments (sports, movies, shopping, etc.) BOOK/FABRIC page). Velcro strip for closure.

CLEAR OBJECT-TO- $16.95 Augmentative Resources Three different sizes of clear vinyl pockets with Need to transition from objects to graphic PICTURE regular hook and loop closure with additional pocket on symbol set COMMUNICATION $18.95 inside to fit pictures (2 2/3” x 3 ¼” ) or talking Limited motor skills POCKETS medium pockets (sold separately) Place object into pouch Direct select or exchange $21.95 large and pictures and/or Talking Pocket into inner pocket and close. Can be used with loop fabric communication displays by adding hoop fabric to pouch. EYE-TALKS $17.95 Enabling Devices Clear shatter resistant plastic. Two self- Symbolic level 4 PACK contained height adjustable triangle stands. Very limited motor skills 10 PACK $42.95 Gooseneck table clamp available. Clear Readable eye gaze $89.95 picture holding strip that can be cut is GOOSENECK $25.95 available. 17” x 11 ½” x 1/16” MOUNTING CLAMP

MAGNETIC PICTURE $15.95 Augmentative Magnetic schedule can be used vertically or Symbolic level SCHEDULE Resources horizontally. Position of Velcro pocket for Simple motor skills to manipulate symbols completed activity pictures can be changed. Need for visual structure $19.95 2 sizes 17” or 19” For those having difficulty understanding verbal communication Need for structure to help minimize disruptive or self injurious behaviors. Help for completing sequential tasks Need for visual reinforcement when completing tasks PERSONAL $16.00 Attainment Personal Communication Book is washable. Need for portability COMMUNICATION The easy-to-open book lays flat so it stays Symbolic level : photos, pictures or symbols BOOK open until page is turned. Tabs on every page Need for specialty boards in specific to make page turning easier. Includes 13 environments display pages. Can configure to use one Direct select with motoric control to point and symbol per page or use up to nine 1 ″ symbols turn pages per page. Can personalize with any type of May use having symbol indicate complete photos. Holds cards up to 3 ″ x 3½″. phrase or for sequencing symbols into phrases

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE SCHEDULES $16.95 Augmentative Fabric or clear plastic both in bifold & trifold. For those having difficulty understanding CLEAR BIFOLD Resources Attaches to belt with strap. Velcro closure. verbal communication

TRIFOLD $19.95 Fabric inside is Velcro-receptive, outside is Need for structure to help minimize disruptive nylon. “Finish” pocket in top. 8 ½’ when or self injurious behaviors. FABRIC BIFOLD closed. Bifold holds 8 symbols 2”x2” Help for completing sequential tasks TRIFOLD Trifold accommodates 12, 2”x2” pictures. Need for visual reinforcement when $16.95 Available in different colors. completing tasks Clear bifold has vinyl pockets for 3” x 3” $18.95 pictures. 10 1/2” in closed position. Can use cover for additional schedule or name. Six pockets for 12 pictures when using front/back. Clear Trifold is like Bifold but folds three times & has 9 pockets that hold 18 pictures. QUICK PICTURE STRIPS $16.99 Augmentative Quick Picture Strip is 12” x 2” with grommet, Need for portability Resources which is used for hanging. Velcro hook on Need concrete to symbolic representation one side. Velcro loop on the other side. Use Simple motor skills Direct select with all of other Velcro receptive Item Need for limited to numerous messages Pkg. of 5 Need for message formulation

PCS LEARNING $17.00 Mayer Johnson Learning Magnets include Picture Symbolic representation MAGNETS To Communication Symbols and printed words Support beginning communicators $30.00 for over 400 high-frequency words, color- Assist with emergent literacy coded so they can be integrated with Need for message formulation Kidwords. Includes 45 each of social, school Need for exchange system and food words and 90 each of verbs, nouns Simple motor skills Direct select or symbol and descriptive words. Can be used with manipulation magnetic KidBoards.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS SLIDE AND FOLLOW $17.95 Augmentative Figures made with Velcro sensitive fabric Symbolic level SCHEDULES Resources 4 styles 2 types (horizontal and vertical) Fits 6 Need for sequential view of activity 1 ¾” square symbols. Storage pocket on Need for structures reverse. Slide figure over symbol with Need for visual reinforcement $24.95 correlating task to be completed until the end Need for visual reinforcement when steps of is reached. Dog, Car, Bird, Helicopter Simple motor skills to manipulate figure (could be done by another) A fun twist to using schedules. Pull the tab to For those having difficulty understanding slide the star over picture of task being verbal communication worked on! Need for structure to help minimize disruptive Star schedule is 21” W x 4” H with clear or self injurious behaviors. plastic slip-in pockets to fit five, 3 1/2” square Help for completing sequential tasks pictures on each side. 10 usable pockets

Grommets for hanging horizontally or vertically. Stiff plastic board inside schedule Both sides of schedule are usable Not for individuals under 3 years of age. APRONS $17.99 Augmentative Waist version hold up to thirty Two 2" x 2" Need for portability Resources pictures and has two pockets. Washable Need concrete to symbolic representation $22.99 The Full version. Holds up to ninety 2" x 2" Simple motor skills Direct select pictures. Has pocket for storage. Washable Need for limited to numerous messages $27.95 18” H x 15” W (at bottom) Need for message formulation Large full apron : 22H” x 18” W at bottom Need for teaching supports

COMMUNICATION $18.00 Object-Symbol White plastic washable board with rounded Object symbol level BOARD Resource LLC corners. Utilize with objects, textures or Motor skills for manipulating objects symbols for communication. 16" x 18" x 1/8" Includes instructions for getting started.

VISIBOARD $18.95 Interactive Basic concepts two-sided picture Need for communication in a medical situation Therapeutics, Inc. communication board for temporary or long Fine gross motor for pointing. term use in hospital, long term care, and home Can use light pointer health settings. 8 ½" x 11" Pad of 50 sheets. Back-up to voice output Self contained board

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS WORDPOWER $19.00 Saltillo A two-sided, printed communication board Literacy skills ONBOARD Mayer Johnson based on the original WordPower vocabulary Fine gross motor for pointing. with the 100 most common words in English Can use light pointer Those account for approximately 50 percent Back-up to voice output of words spoken. Has an alphabet board and Self contained board space for additional messages on the reverse side. Can be used as a stand alone or back-up communication board. Non glare

PICTURE PROMPT $19.00 Attainment The 12 sheets of shopping, restaurant and Simple motor skills for direct select and/or STICKERS daily activity stickers have 576 illustrations in symbol manipulation color that match the Picture Cue Cards from Symbolic level Attainment. Includes two laminated sticker Need for specialty boards for specific booklets to set up illustrated shopping lists, environments grooming routines or communication books. Help for planning and completing sequential tasks

WORDWISE LANGUAGE $19.00 Attainment Black line illustrations of 588 vocabulary Symbolic level MASTERS words including nouns, verbs, adjectives, Need for limited to numerous messages adverbs, prepositions and expressions. Simple motor skills for direct select and/or Illustrates the words for people across the symbol manipulation lifespan, Reproducible rights allow making Size of board and location of symbols can illustrated language cards for variety of accommodate persons with varying motor and clients. Spiral bound book, 105 pages visual skills photocopy rights, 1996.

VIDATAK EZ BOARD $19.95 Vidatak, LLC Vidatak EZ Board available in 16 languages. Literacy skills with some spelling skills 11” x 17” Dry erase with marker. “I am” Motor skills for pointing VIDATAK EZ BOARD & and “I want” columns. Pictures of body to Good visual skills BEDSIDE RAIL HOLDER $21.00 indicate needs in certain areas. Color-coded Situational communication needs Bedside pain intensity levels from 0-10. All non- Meet immediate needs in medical setting. holder English boards are bilingual with English Need to indicate pain severity and location subtext under each word or phrase. Not for Ask for basic needs use with multiple patients Over-bed holder. For Non-English speaking when translator not Cost decrease with quantity orders. available

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS VIDATAK $19.95 Vidatak, LLC 11" x 17" dry erase board with preprinted Symbolic level symbols and icons. Includes pain chart, Situational communication needs (medical, EZ PICTURE alphabet and number charts, “I want,” “I injury or emergency situation) COMMUNICATION am,” and “I want to see.” sections. Twenty- Good visual skills BOARD six additional symbols include “yes,” “no,” Motor skills for pointing $21.00 “stop,” “paper/pen,” “thank you” and “I love Bedside you.” holder Over-bed holder. Not for use with multiple patients

EYE GAZE BOARD $20.00 Object-Symbol Clear plastic eye gaze board 16" x 18" x 1/16” Object symbol level Resource LLC Center cut out to allow partner to read eye Readable eye gaze gaze of user. Includes instructions on eye Very limited motor skills gaze for communication.

DAILY SCHEDULE $22.50 Object-Symbol Use with objects displayed in sequence for Object symbol level BOARD Resource LLC schedule board. Washable plastic with Need for visual structure rounded corners. 5"x 20"x 1/8" Transition cue Need for structure to help minimize disruptive cards included and instructions. or self injurious behaviors. Help for completing sequential tasks Need for visual reinforcement when completing tasks

THE CRITICAL $23.00 Interactive Four sided word and picture communication Some literacy skills COMMUNICATOR Therapeutics, Inc. board. Basic care concepts in menu format. Good visual skills (English & Spanish) Primary use for critical care settings such as Fine gross motor for pointing ICU, trauma units, emergency departments, Situational communication needs $34.95 specialized ventilator units, post surgery Meet needs in emergency situations Other languages (19) areas, long term care, home health, and Meet immediate needs in medical setting

hospices. Pack of 25 in English and Spanish Need to indicate pain severity and location CRITICAL on 8 ½” X 11” card stock. 19 other languages. Ask for basic needs. COMMUNICATOR FOR Critical Communicator for Kids: Four KIDS sided word & picture board includes foods, activities, toys, pain scale, immediate comfort and needs. Packs of 25 in Spanish and English Printed on 8 ½” X 11” cardstock. Disposable.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE WAIST Augmentative Six, 4” x 8.5” Velcro-receptive fabric or clear Need for portability COMMUNICATOR Resources vinyl pocket pages Wear on waist and flip to Direct selection CLEAR $24.95 communicate with pictures/words Basic Motor skills for direct selection and Two Velcro tab closures for ease in manipulation of pages and opening & closing opening/closing Zipper on outside cover for Need for limited to moderate number of PORTABLE WAIST Belt small personal items/extra pictures messages (could employ more than 120) COMMUNICATOR or large Outer cover available in 6 colors of nylon depending on symbol size FABRIC $4.95 Back of cover has loops to fit any belt up to Use for specialty vocabulary in particular 2” wide. Belts sold separately in 2 sizes environments (sports, movies, shopping, etc.)

MAGNETIC NOTEBOOK Augmentative Magnetic Notebook Pages magnetic steel Need for portability PAGES Resources encased by 2 usable white surfaces with Basic Motor skills for direct selection and $24.95 glossy finish. Equipped with 3 holes to place manipulation of pages or symbols and opening Pkg. of 5 in standard letter size notebook. Pkg. of 5 & closing Magnetic Notebook Page with Clear Need for graphic communication MAGNETIC NOTEBOOK Pockets has 3 holes to place in standard letter Can use with scenes to support communication PAGE WITH CLEAR size notebook made with paper encased using backgrounds POCKETS $12.95 double sheet of magnetic steel. Clear pocket Need for specialty boards for specific cover allows for interchangeable background environments Both sides are magnetic and useable.

DAILY $24.95 Interactive Three ring binders include categorized lists Literacy skills (word level) COMMUNICATOR Therapeutics, Inc. with tabs printed on card stock. Categories Fine gross motor for pointing. include personal information, about me, Can use light pointer DAILY $28.95 family, medical information, medication Back-up to voice output COMMUNICATOR schedule, important people, basic needs, Self contained board INTERMEDIATE SIZE days/months/seasons, action words, feelings, $12.50 general clothing, men's and women's needs, SUPPLEMENTAL PACKS time, money matters, places, weather, numbers, occasions/holidays, meal needs, and SUPPLEMENTAL PACKS $15.00 places I go. Places for a local map and a small INTERMEDIATE SIZE calendar are provided. English and Spanish. Additional home, community and leisure custom card packs available in English only. SIZES: Regular (shirt pocket size) 3.5” x 6” and intermediate 5” x 8.5”

LARGE $24.00 Attainment Three 3 x 3.5-inch transparent pockets per Need for portability COMMUNICATION page of 12 pages Symbolic level BOOK can be configured to hold a single Simple motor skills for pointing & page communication choice or multiple options. turning Spiral bound to open easily and lay flat. big Need from limited to multiple messages tabs for page turning and locating messages. Good in situational communication Vinyl environments Back up voice output ELIZABETH (Libby) S. RUSH, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM [email protected] 919-471-2819 © February 2009 MARY JOAN MCCLURE, MS CCC-SLP [email protected] 919-806-1587

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS BIFOLD $24.99 Augmentative 18” X 24” open 9” x 12” closed Pre-symbolic to symbol level COMMUNICATION Resources Velcro sensitive fabric with nylon waterproof Simple motor skills Direct select CHOICE BOARD outside with handle and Velcro closure. Can Need for portability employ: photos, drawings, symbols, words, Need for limited to numerous messages miniatures, etc. Points to with hand, head Need to augment other system pointer, light pointer, etc or holds out Emerging interactive skills symbol(s) indicating message(s). Can be Requesting designed for symbol to mean whole message or to use symbols in sequence much as words in sentences. Large 24” x 16” open and 12” x 16” closed PORTABLE MAGNETIC $24.99 Augmentative Folds up with Velcro closure for portability Object to symbolic representation LANGUAGE BOARD Resources and storage Equipped with handle for Limited number of messages carrying Unit Measures 12“ x 15 1/2” and is 2 Situation Communication sided with a magnetic board on each side Has Simple motor skills for direct select or clear plastic strips for placing pictures/words manipulation underneath magnetic board and a pocket for storage

CHOICE BOARD $25.00 Object-Symbol Blue, washable plastic 18" x 18" x 1/16” with Object symbol level Resource LLC rounded corners. Instructions and 3 "Choice Limited number of messages time" Object-Symbols included. Situation Communication Simple motor skills for direct select or manipulation PICTURE $26.95 Interactive Three ring binders include categorized lists Good visual skills COMMUNICATOR Therapeutics, Inc. with tabs printed on card stock. Categories Fine gross motor for pointing. include personal information, about me, Can use light pointer family, medical information, medication Back-up to voice output schedule, important people, basic needs, Self contained board days/months/seasons, action words, feelings, general clothing, men's and women's needs, Intermediate size PICTURE time, money matters, places, weather, Visual need for larger graphics COMMUNICATOR $29.95 numbers, occasions/holidays, meal needs, and Poor gross motor INTERMEDIATE SIZE places I go. Places for a local map and a small calendar are provided. SIZES: Regular (shirt pocket size) 3.5” x 6” and intermediate 5” x 8.5”

ELIZABETH (Libby) S. RUSH, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM [email protected] 919-471-2819 © February 2009 MARY JOAN MCCLURE, MS CCC-SLP [email protected] 919-806-1587

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS FLIP 'N TALK – SMALL $29.00 Mayer Johnson Spiral-bound set of 15 vinyl strips with Portability picture tabs. Vocabulary may be placed on Symbolic level FLIP 'N TALK - LARGE both sides of strips for 30 categories. Can be Need for limited to numerous messages attached with Velcro to communication board Simple motor skills for direct selection $55.00 or to top of speech device. Includes colored May use having symbol indicate complete sticker labels for category tabs and colored phrase or for sequencing symbols into phrases vocabulary strips Small 1” – 1 1/4” Large 2” Flip 'n Talk CD - contains completed Boardmaker ® overlays ready to print The Communication Board - a sturdy, soft board with a clear pocket on both sides that holds an 8.5" x 11" communication display.

ILLUSTRATED $29.00 Attainment Laminated, two sided placemats. One side as Symbolic level PLACEMATS mealtime pictures communication cues while Situational communication reverse has illustration of place setting to Gross motor match the included plastic dinnerware. Four Needs met by limited messages placemats are laminated. Plastic tableware includes plate, bowl, tumbler, knife, fork and spoon which can be used to match the outlines on the placemats.

“HOP TO IT” SCHEDULE $29.95 Augmentative Background and frogs made of Velcro Symbolic level Resources receptive fabric and backed with hook Velcro. Need for sequential view of activity Grommets for hanging horizontally or Need for visual reinforcement vertically. 31 ½” long. Add hook Velcro to Simple motor skills to manipulate figures back of symbols and place on lily pads. Difficulty understanding verbal direction Need for structure to help minimize disruptive or self injurious behaviors. Help for completing sequential tasks TRIFOLD $31.95 Augmentative Small 4” x 16” Large 12” x 16” Pre-symbolic to symbol level CHOICE /LITERACY Resources Double sided Velcro sensitive boards. Simple motor skills for direct select or BOARD Can employ: photos, drawings, symbols, manipulation of symbols $53.95 words, miniatures, etc. Points to with hand, Need for limited to numerous messages SMALL head pointer, light pointer, etc or holds out Need to augment other system symbol(s) indicating message(s). Can be Emerging interactive skills designed for symbol to mean whole message Requesting LARGE or to use symbols in sequence much as words Symbol Exchange in sentences.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CLEAR SCHEDULE $29.95 Augmentative Clear vinyl with stiff black foam flaps. Need for sequential review of activity WITH EASY-CLOSE Resources Equipped with grommets for hanging either completed FINISHED FLAPS horizontally or vertically. Need for structures 21” long with 8 pockets 3½” x 2½” Need for visual reinforcement when steps of To close push flap with Velcro hook over task are completed symbol and attach to Velcro loop. Simple motor skills to manipulate flaps.

COMMUNICATION $30.00 Mike Weston at Trifold, 17” x 26” Single process printing Symbolic level with literacy skills PICTURE BOARD Servision with ink impregnated into plastic. Not Motor skills for pointing laminated. Last through decontamination. Good visual skills Contains pictures with word describing Situational communication needs picture in both English & Spanish. Reverse Meet immediate needs in medical setting. has languages listed so non-English speakers Need to indicate pain severity and location can identify their language. Customized Ask for basic needs boards can be developed. HEALTH CARE $39.00 Attainment Paper communication board with symbols for Symbolic level COMMUNICATION use in medical setting or for those at home Fine motor skills for pointing BOARD with medical issues. This 2-sided board Can be used by those with spelling skills comes on a tear-off tablet. Color illustrations Meet immediate needs in medical setting. with alphabet and number board. Includes Need to indicate pain severity and location pain scale and rear and front views of body Ask for basic needs. for indicating location and severity of pain.

Includes 4 tablets, each with 50 sheets.

3-D EYE-TALK $42.95 Enabling Devices Plastic see through box with shelves to Object symbol level accommodate objects rather than pictures or Very limited motor skills DISCONTINUED symbols. Wide base to clamp to table for Readable eye gaze stability. 15” x 2” x 12”

GO! BOARDS $51.95 Enabling Devices Designed for those who would benefit from a Symbolic level to picture schedule. Activities or tasks are Simple motor skills to manipulate symbols $55.95 inserted into icon holders. When activity is Need for visual structure completed, the icon is placed into box at the Difficulty understanding verbal communication end of the board. Similar to PECS system. Need for structure to help minimize disruptive 2” x 2” icon holders or self injurious behaviors. 6 icons board Size: 23" x 5½" x 3" Help for completing sequential tasks 8 icons board Size: 29" x 5½" x 3" Need for visual reinforcement when completing tasks

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS BUDDY BOARD SYSTEM $49.00 Buddy Speak, LLC Each system includes either senior, junior or Simple motor skills to point JR. medical Buddy Board, and key guard/holder, Reading /spelling ability (at least phonetic $59.00 training manual & DVD, Wet-erase marker. spelling SR. Qwerty keyboard on one side with words and Situation needs or to augment other system $59.00 blank cells on the reverse Need for portability MEDICAL JR: 4” x 7” $65.00 SR: 5.5” x 8.5” STICKER Medical Board: 5.5” x 8.5” Sticker Board: 5.5” x 8.5” with 408 PCS stickers duplicated to 1296

BASIC HOME $49.50 Object-Symbol Home contains 20 object-symbols Need for concrete representation COMMUNICATION KIT Resource LLC representing an array of everyday home Limited to simple motor skills activities. Includes object-symbols for Support communication exchanges and BASIC WORK/VOC KIT $49.50 mealtime, hygiene, bedtime, leisure and more. interactions Comes with easy-to-follow directions. Need for limited messages COMBO SPECIAL $93.50 School/Vocation 20 object-symbols representing a variety of functional common BASIC school and work site activities. Includes LEISURE/SENSORY $45.50 object-symbols for table work, recess, leisure COMMUNICATION KIT and more. Easy-to-follow directions enclosed Leisure/Sensory Communication Kit DELUXE HOME $145.50 18 Object-Symbols representing a variety of different activities. can be used in conjunction DELUXE WORK/VOC $145.50 with our Home or School/Work Symbols to increase communication. Use on choice DELUXE COMBO $261.90 boards, daily schedules and communication boards. Directions for teaching Object- DELUXE $125.50 Symbols enclosed . LEISURE/SENSORY Combo objects from home and school COMMUNICATION KIT Deluxe sets have multiple of each object. 8 MESSAGE $55.95 Enabling Devices Communicate specific needs, e.g. pain, thirst, Word level COMMUNICATOR lights. The eighth segment sounds a buzzer to Severe physical limitations MULTIPLEX attract an attendant. External switch used to Visual attending skills activate and scan thru the lights next to the Demonstrates preferences or needs printed messages. Light extinguished by Request assistance pushing button on back of unit. Comes with Basic literacy skills “needs”’ labels. Size: 8" x 8" x 3". Requires 4 AA Batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE OBJECT $54.95 Augmentative Velcro receptive board with adjustable Need for Concrete level of representation COMMUNICATION UNIT Resources webbing handles and Velcro Closure. Portability: carry or place on wheelchair Waterproof nylon exterior. Stiffened wide Limited to simple motor skills to manipulate binding (spine) accommodates objects up to objects or direct select 6” Opened: 30” x 15 ½” Closed: 12” x 15 Limited visual skills needed ½” x 6” Object not included Support communication exchanges and interactions Need for limited messages

CHOICE GO BOARDS $72.95 Enabling Devices Plastic board with three locations for 7 Symbolic level different slots. Can be used to allow choices Need for visual reinforcement during different schedule time. Allows Need for visual support for choice making $89.95 students a choice. When activity is completed, Simple motor skills to manipulate symbols the icon is placed into box at the end of the For those having difficulty understanding board. Available in two. The board that verbal communication accommodates 2”x 2” icons is 26½" x 11" x Need for structure to make transitions 3" and the one that accommodates 3”x 3” Help for completing sequential tasks icons is 34" x 15" x 4" Need for visual reinforcement when completing tasks.

EYE-COM $67.00 Saltillo Transparent acrylic board 15"x19"x1/8" fits Symbolic level into a sturdy wooden stand. Center cut out to Very limited motor skills allow communication partner to read eye gaze Readable eye gaze STANDARD OVERLY of user.

POCKET OVERLAY $24.00 Standard Overlay: 5 transparent custom- sized clear acrylic overlays and plastic clip

$24.00 Pocket Overlay: transparent overlay with 8 pockets sized to fit small objects or large

pictures. Clip to Eye-Com with 2 plastic clips that are included.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE DELUXE $69.95 Augmentative Large capacity carrying case with shoulder Need for numerous messages PICTURE Resources strap. Measures 12”L x 11 1/2”W in closed Portability COMMUNICATION UNIT position. Inside made of 10, 11” x 11” Gross to fine motor VELTEX® Brand loop fabric surfaces. Symbolic level Outside of unit made of waterproof luggage fabric with hook / loop closure, zipper pocket and adjustable shoulder strap

400+ COMMUNICATION $69.95 Augmentative 400+ pre-laminated and pre-cut Symbolic level PICTURE CARD SET Resources communication cards with graphics Need for numerous message appropriate for those of all ages. Most Adequate vision commonly used vocabulary including Action Motor skills for direct selection or eye gaze words, Feelings, Greetings, Food, People, Colors, Clothing, School & Art Supplies, Animals, Weather, Calendar (months, weekdays, holidays), Furniture, Transportation, Money, Objects (play, recreation), Body Parts, Places. 2” square INTERACTIVE INTRO TO $89.95 Augmentative Twelve introductory level AAC requesting Simple motor skills to direct select AAC SET Resources interactive activity pages, with a total of 124 Symbolic level picture cards depicting common vocabulary Need for specialty boards for specific themes (school, art supplies, animals, toys, environments clothing, food, hygiene items) designed to allow client to request the pictures to fill up their page using the matching picture symbols at the bottom of the page and requesting actions for common art/craft activities also included. Pages and picture cards are laminated and cut with VELCRO® Brand hook attached and ready to use. Pages have been Three hole punched to store in your own binder. Tips/Instruction Sheets Included.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PICTURE CUE CARDS $89.00 Attainment 624 full-color, laminated cards, 2" x 3½" and Simple motor skills to direct select storage boxes. Includes 288 Shopping Cards Symbolic level for food and clothing shopping, 144 Select-A- Need for specialty boards for specific Meal Cards for meal planning, and 192 Daily environments Activity Cards to organize grooming and Help for planning and completing sequential housekeeping. tasks

CLOCK $113.95 Enabling Devices Clear Clock: t ransparent. Single/double Symbolic level COMMUNICATORS switch use. 1 switch moves hand clockwise; Able to engage and release adaptive switch in a $126.95 the other counter-clockwise. Hand speed timely fashion CLEAR CLOCK adjustable. 14½" x 6" x 14½” 4 AA batteries. Strong visual attending and tracking skills $135.95 Compartmentalized Clock: designed for Very limited motor skills

COMPARTMENTALIZED visually impaired. 8 compartments 3¾" & CLOCK $164.95 1¼" deep to hold items. Two switch jacks: one controls pointer to move clockwise, the CLOCK other counter-clockwise. Hand speed adjustable. 17" x 16" x 6" 1 9-V battery. DUAL CLOCK Clock Communicator: Opaque plastic surface. Hand speed adjustable. Use with any switch 16½" x 14½" x 5" 1 9-V battery. Dual Clock Communicator: has a solid dial with a cut-out circular disk. When switch is activated, t disk turns and reveals the

compartments one-by-one. Objects, pictures or symbols can be used. Disk can be replaced with included clock hand. 17"L x 16"W x 6"H. 4 C batteries.

GROOVED PLATFORM $126.95 Enabling Devices Plastic device plays tone and turns on lights Needs met by 3 messages COMMUNICATOR when each of three switch plates is pressed. Need for communication training Objects or pictures can be placed on raised Poor motor control platform and cards in grooves on front or Needs concreteness of objects or association of back. 16 ½” x 12" x 3 ½”. 4 AA batteries. objects and symbols, words

TRANSITION TEXTURES $149.00 Adaptivation Communication/identification system. 30 Very basic symbolic level pieces, 10 different textures (one wristband Visual or dual sensory impairment and two 2 ½” x 3 ½” matching cards). Cards Need support for schedule transitions are Velcro backed. Designed for students Motor skills adequate for exploring textures requiring tactile cueing for transitions; can be used expressively as well.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS ELLIECARDS $239.00 Early Learning Images Master binder with 192 separate photos Symbolic level known as elliecards™ Each photo labeled Gross motor skills to manipulate symbols with name of item, laminated and affixed to Use with communication exchange programs pages of binder with Velcro fasteners. Binder Complete Package $133.00 organized into categories by plastic color- coded pages. Includes "choice board" for mounting fewer images for travel or training. Set of General Foods and $89.00 Complete Package: Binder assembled with Snacks/Reinforcers Photos 192 laminated images mounted onto 16 color- coded & categorized pages & choice board. Complete Set of 192 laminated photos Set of Toys & Colors Photos $53.00 Set of General Foods & Snacks/Reinforcers Photos (120 laminated cards) Set of Toys/Colors Photos 72 laminated cards Custom add-on set of 16 $100.00 Custom Add-on Set . Company can produce elliecards™: customized sets of 16 laminated elliecards™ using digital images supplied by customer. COMBOARD $270.00 Ablenet Clock communicator 12” x 12” 3.5 lbs. Symbolic level Smoky translucent plastic. Hand speed Able to engage and release adaptive switch in a adjustable. Two switch jacks: one controls timely fashion clockwise direction of hand, the other counter Strong visual attending and tracking skills clockwise. Includes 2 C batteries & adhesive Very limited motor skills picture symbols. TALKING MY WAY $299.00 Adaptivation 30 different objects mounted on 4”x6” Object level with understanding of miniatures,, COMMUNICATION laminated cards with matching Mayer- Potential to transition to graphic symbols or SYSTEM $59.00 Johnson Picture Communication Symbols. text Two sets available: Child and Teen/adult . Need support for schedule transitions Designed to encourage transitions from Simple motor skills for direct select or objects to symbols, and/or text. Supplemental manipulation or strong visual skills for eye Self-Care 5 Pack $59.00. Can be paired with gaze

Adaptivation’s Lex for voice output.

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Single Message Devices

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKING PENS $5.00 - Various Digitized human speech. Quality varies. Meets situational needs MESSAGE KEEPERS $150.00 Recording time varies from 5 seconds to Attends to linguistic output PHOTO FRAMES ETC. several minutes. Some can be adapted to Motivated by language output accommodate switches. Need portability especially for ambulatory Motor skills dependent upon configuration of device GOTALK SINGLE Attainment Inexpensive single-message devices with 10 Needs met by single message MESSAGE seconds of digitized speech recording. Good fine motor skills GoTalk Card $7.00 GoTalk Card (size: 5” x 7”) hold large Need for portability pictures.

$12.00 GoTalk One (size: 2 ¼” x 4 ¾” x ¼”) Large play button. Accommodate picture or icon. GoTalk One

$12.00 GoTalk Button only 2” in diameter, with magnet for display on any metal surface. GoTalk Button

VOICE-OVER $8.95 Silver Lining 10 seconds single message device 2.25” Fine motor skill for activation Multimedia, Inc. square with 2” x 2” photo area. Recording, Motivated by voice output WITH PHOTO HOLDER $9.95 microphone and speaker on front. Pin point Portability size recording. Circular button for play back Needs met by one message Wire stand. Includes batteries Situational Communication

HUG ME VOICE $8.95 Silver Lining Single message with 10 second recording time Symbolic level (photo, symbol, texture) RECORDER Multimedia, Inc Small recording button, microphone and Portability $9.95 speaker on front Large activation on device Motivated by voice output WITH PHOTO HOLDER that holds icon 2.5” x 2.5” batteries included Situational communication needs Photo holder has Velcro fastener $1.00 extra. HUG ME CARRYING +$7.95 Hug Me Carrying Case $7.95 CASE

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKING POCKETS $11.95 Augmentative 10 seconds single message device 2 3/8” by 2 Fine motor skill for activation Resources 3/8” by 3/8” Comes with plastic pocket with Motivated by voice output Velcro on back to mount. Pocket holds Portability photos 2 ¼” square. Recording, microphone Needs met by one message and speaker on front. Pin point size recording. Situational Communication Circular button for play back Includes batteries CLIP TALKER $12.00 Attainment Clip Talker is single message device with 10 Need for single message seconds recording time. Removable clip Good fine motor skills included. Palm size Size: 1 ½” x 2 ½” x ½”. Meets situational needs Need portability, especially for ambulatory

KEY CHAIN TALKER $12.00 Attainment Like Clip Talker, but with key chain instead Need for single message of clip. Play button, a play/record switch and Good fine motor skills an LED that lights when recording. Batteries Meets situational needs included. Palm size 1½ x 2½ x ½ inches. Need portability, especially for ambulatory

PERSONAL TALKER $12.00 Attainment Single message of 10 seconds digitized Need for single message speech. Play button with space for picture Good fine motor skills symbol in adjoining frame. Pen point Meets situational needs recording button eliminate accidental erasure. Need portability especially for ambulatory Bumper included to push speak button when frame is closed. Place symbol on outside of device and press to activate. Use device with bumper in a soft object to speak when object is squeezed. Size: 2 1/2 " square by 1/2 “ Weight: 1.6 oz. 4 button batteries (included) EXPRESS ONE $29.00 Attainment Single message device with large activation Photo or symbol level area. Table top or wall mounted. Activate by Situational communication touching picture or button. Accommodates Needs met by one message large or small icons. 10 seconds recording Need for large activation space time. Volume control 5” x 7” touch sensitive Talking sign area accommodating 5” x y” 3” x 5” & 4” x Poor motor control 6” AAA batteries included. Light weight WRIST TALKER $40.95 Enabling Devices 10 second, single message device. Easy Need met by single message recording. Adjustable wrist strap. Comes in Need for portability blue and black. Size: 2 ¼” x 1 ½”. 4 LR44 Fine motor skills Button Cells (included).

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS MOTION TALKER $44.95 Enabling Devices Sensor recognizes slightest movement to play Limited gross motor recorded message. Single message. Size: 3 Good for those with severe physical ¼” x 3" x 3 ½”. Requires 4 AA batteries. limitations. Needs met by single message

ONE MESSAGE $45.95 Enabling Devices Record a message by touching 1 side and play Needs met by single message RECORDER WITH message by touching the other. Gross motor skills DIVIDERS Size: 13 ¼”L x 6 ½”W x 2 ½”H. Differentiates between two selections Requires 4 AA batteries. Motivated by voice output

TALKING SYMBOL $59.00 Ablenet 2’ x 2’ activation/message/symbol space Symbolic representation NOTEPAD For pkg. 3 10 seconds recording time Needs met by single message Magnetic or use Velcro to mount Good basic motor skills

NO TOUCH TALKER $49.00 Attainment Motion sensitive device which doesn’t require Limited gross motor actual contact to activate message. Record 10 Good for those with severe physical second message. Space for word or picture limitations. card. Snap cover. Can switch to chime tone Needs met by single message and set the unit by your door to alert you to Symbolic level anyone entering or leaving the room. Size: 2 1/2" x 4 3/8" x 1 1/4” Weight: 7.4 oz. Four AA batteries (included).

VOICEPOD $59.00 Attainment Single message playback. Comes with 36 Symbolic level reusable, double sided sleeves with ID strips Need for many different single messages to access recordings, for a total of 72 9- User of picture exchange who is ready to second stored messages. VoicePod reads the transition to voice output code on the sleeve, plays message immediately. Message can be replayed by pressing “play.” 2 AA batteries. SINGLE MESSAGE $65.95 Enabling Devices One 20-second message. Slot holds symbol Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR upright. Size: 5”L x 6”W x 1 ½” H. Needs met by single message 4 AA batteries. Gross motor skills

PUT-EM-AROUNDS $66.95 Enabling Devices Wall-mounted single (can be used on Symbolic (or word) level One Message tabletop). 20 seconds recording time. Press Needs met by single message anywhere on activation plate Motivated by voice output or cause & effect Wall mounting hardware included. Size: 7"L Gross motor skills x 9"W x 1 ½”H 4 AA Batteries. Mobility required for use when wall mounted

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS MINI-COM $69.95 Enabling Devices Uses picture clip to attach pictures or Symbolic level symbols. Switch plate activates recorded 20- Needs met by single message with possible second message. May add more devices as need of multiple messages needs grow; Velcro for joining Mini-Coms is Gross motor skills included. Size: 5 ½” L x 6" W x 3" H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

HAPPY TIME PUT-EM- $74.95 Enabling Devices Wall-mounted single message (can be used on Symbolic (or word) level AROUNDS tabletop). 20 seconds recording time. Needs met by single message One Message During the time the message is played, lights Motivated by voice output or cause & effect stay on. Size: 9"L x 5¾"W x 2½"H. Wall Needs visual feedback mounting hardware included 4 AA Batteries. Gross motor skills Mobility required for use when wall mounted ONE TAKE N’ TALK $79.95 Enabling Devices Self contained device that allows recording 1 Object or symbolic level message of up to 5 seconds. Messages played Simple motor skills back by removing or replacing an item from Emerging interactive skills the light sensitive platform that can hold Motivated by voice output pictures, symbols, or objects. May work with Need for visual strategies/structures picture exchange programs.

SMALL TALK $84.95 Enabling Devices Single message voice output device with 2 ½” Needs met by single message activation surface. 20 seconds of recording Motivated by voice output or cause & effect time. Can use to activate external device Gross motor skills when message is played. Can be activated by external switch. Size: 4”L x 5” W x 3”H. 4 AAA batteries.

SIDE SWIPING $86.95 Enabling Devices Integrated wobble switch with 20 seconds of Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR communication. Ledge for adding icons. Needs met by single message C-clamp mount provided for users with Limited motor skills limited control. Size: 11"L x 7"W x 5"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

SAY IT PLAY IT $85.95 Enabling Devices Single 20-second message of digitized speech. Needs met by single message SWITCH PLATE Can activate message and external device or Motivated by voice output toy simultaneously. Size: 10 ¼”L x 7 ¼”W x Attends to linguistic output 3"H (front side low). Requires 4 AA Batteries Gross motor skills

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PARTNER/PLUS $88.00 AMDi 30 seconds recording time. Situational needs met by single message Holds 3 ½”x 4” symbol. Potential for expanding to multiple messages Activation area compresses and clicks, Can direct select with large activation area providing auditory and tactile feedback. Need for angled activation area Volume control provided. Object or graphic symbol level One output jack and one input jack. Motivated by voice output Squared shape with angled activation area (front lower than back). Multiple units may be connected for multi- message communication. KOOSH SAY IT PLAY IT $89.95 Enabling Devices Plays 20 second message while activating any Gross motor skills connected device. Size: 8” x 6” x 4”. Motivated by voice output and appliance 4 AA batteries. activation Needs met by single message

TALKING PICTURE $92.95 Enabling Devices Single 20-second message. Holds picture Symbolic level CARD HOLDER vertically. Durable picture cover. Multiple Needs met by single message devices can be connected together with Motivated by voice output or cause & effect Velcro attachments. Size: 7” x 7 ½” x 8 ½”. Gross motor skills 4 AA batteries. Visual impairment (space for large photo/symbol)

BIG TALK $93.95 Enabling Devices Single message voice output device with 5 ¼” Needs met by single message activation surface. 20 seconds of recording Motivated by voice output or cause & effect time. Can use to activate external device Gross motor skills when message is played. Can be activated by external switch. Size: 7” x 4 ½”. 4 AA batteries.

SPEECH THERAPIST $94.95 Enabling Devices Stores 20 seconds of speech with four 5 Needs met by single message WITH MIRROR second messages on different levels Motivated by voice output or cause & effect selected by turning knob on back . Plate Gross motor skills switch activate s pre-recorded message . This Need for visual feedback device can also be externally activated by Motivated by novelities plugging a switch into a jack on the side. Can be used as trainer device. Size: 14" x 10" x 5½". Requires 4 AA Batteries. SAUCER DOME SAY IT $103.95 Enabling Devices Single 20-second message. When dome Needs met by single message PLAY IT pressed, message plays, device vibrates, Motivated by voice output or cause & effect shapes swirl, and external appliance activates. Need for visual and/or tactile feedback Size: 8”W x 4 ½”H. 6 AA batteries. Gross motor skills

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CHIPPER $104.00 Adaptivation 1 button, single message communication aide. Needs met by single message 20 seconds record time. External switch jack. Motivated by voice output or cause and effect Relay (toy/appliance) jack. Adjustable Gross motor skills volume. Size: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.25 inches. Requires 9-Volt battery. BIGmack $109.00 Ablenet Digitized speech. 1 message, 20 seconds. Needs met by single message Volume control. On/off switch. Jack for Direct select in large space connection to external toy or appliance Switch Motivated by voice output or cause & effect relay (cable included). 5” round activation Needs immediate reinforcement area, 2 ¼” high, 1 lb. Requires 9-Volt battery.

LITTLEmack $109.00 Ablenet Same features & capabilities of BIGmack. Needs met by single message with possible Active area 2.5” diameter. Jack for need of multiple messages connection to external toy or appliance. Direct select, gross motor Requires 9-Volt battery. Need access at angle See BIGmack

TALKING ALERT $114.95 Enabling Devices Activation surface is textured lens. Message Symbolic level plays while bright light shines. Single level Needs met by single message TALKING ALERT WITH $126.95 model holds one 20-second message; 12 level Motivated by voice output 12 LEVELS model holds 12 24-second messages. Size: 7 Need for visual feedback ¾”W x 2 ½”H. 4 AA batteries.

MULTI-COMS $118.95 Enabling Devices 12 levels, 4 messages per level, total of 48 Limited motor skills OVAL messages. 300 seconds recording time. Needs met by single message with possible RECTANGULAR $139.95 Rectangular models can be attached together need of multiple messages for choices, sequencing. Slot or platform for Object or symbol level storing picture, object. 4 AA batteries Motivated by voice output Need for visual feedback Oval 10” x 10” Possible need for sequencing

Rectangular 9” x 10”

STORY TELLER $128.95 Enabling Devices Single 20-second message. Spinning disk Object or symbol level holds any small object. Oval textured Motivated by voice output activation plate. Lights and spinning disk Need for visual feedback activated with message. Size: 12 ½”L x 9 ¾”W x 4 ½”H. 4 AA batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS LEX $159.00 Adaptivation Single message device with storage for up to Object or Symbolic level three 20-second messages on 3 levels. Motivated by voice output Designed to be paired with TalkingMyWay Needs met by single messages Object Communication cards, but can be used Gross motor skills without that product. 5”x7” keypad. 4-AAA batteries (included).

PROP HOLDER $200.95 Enabling Devices 1 message Photo or symbolic level COMMUNICATOR 30 seconds per message total of 210 seconds Need for visual feedback or reinforcement 7 levels Need learning supports Stick holds most sizes of graphics and moves when activated with voice output switch plate. Can be latched, timed or momentary output Oval activation area Useable with external switch 7” H x 9” D x 61/2” W 4 AA batteries

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Sequencers & Randomizers

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS STEP PAD $29.00 Attainment 72 seconds of recording time. Up to 15-step Good fine motor skills sequence. Play, forward and rewind function. Need device that does not call attention to itself Pocket-sized. 3.5” x 2.125” x .375” Need portability especially for ambulatory SMALL TALK $96.95 Enabling Devices Up to 250 messages Limited motor skills MINI-COM SEQUENCER 350 seconds recording time Participate in simple conversations, Random capability communication routines (jokes, interviews, Volume control surveys, announcements, etc. Clear cover for activation area to hold icons Need for teaching prompts Can be activated by external switch Need for reminders 6¼"L x 6¼"W x 3"H. 4 AAA batteries. Need for directions

MINI-COM SEQUENCER $104.95 Enabling Devices Use individually or join with basic Mini- Limited motor skills Coms. Repeated activation plays sequenced Ability to participate in communication messages. Total of 300 seconds recording routines time. Size: 5 ½”L x 6”W x 3”H. 4 AA batteries.

HIP STEP-TALKING $105.95 Enabling Devices 300 seconds total record time. Activate series Good motor skills SEQUENCER of messages by tapping a single button for Ability to participate in sequenced routines each message in a sequence. Nylon zippered such as storytelling fanny pack to carry at waist or across body. Need for portability . Size: 6 ¼” x 2 ¼” x 3 4 AA batteries. Set of Need device that does not call attention to itself 5 replacement waist packs available. Participate in simple conversations interactions

STEP TALKING $117.95 Enabling Devices Expresses a series of pre-recorded messages Participate in simple conversations, SEQUENCER SWITCH when device is activated repeatedly. 300 communication routines (jokes, interviews, PLATE seconds recording time. Size: 10 ¼”L x 7 surveys, announcements, etc. ¼”W x 3"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries. Need for teaching prompts Gross motor skills Emerging interactive skills GOOSHY STEP TALKING $119.95 Enabling Devices Expresses a series of pre-recorded messages Participate in simple conversations, SEQUENCERS when device is activated repeatedly. 300 communication routines (jokes, interviews, seconds recording time. Size: 10" x 4½" x 2". surveys, announcements, etc. Requires 4 AA Batteries. Need for teaching prompts Gross motor skills Emerging interactive skills Need for tactile/visual feedback

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS RANDOMIZER $135.00 Adaptivation Plays pre-recorded messages in random order. Symbolic level Two message levels, 90-seconds of recording Motivated by voice output time. Relay/switch output for activating Need randomized messages to participate in external devices. Switch jack for activating leisure opportunities with external switch. 3.5”x3.5”x2.25”. 9-volt battery (included). SENSIBALL STEP $139.95 Enabling Devices Expresses a series of pre-recorded Participate in simple conversations, TALKING SEQUENCER messages when device is activated communication routines (jokes, interviews, repeatedly. 300 seconds recording time. surveys, announcements, etc. Size: 6" x 6". Requires 4 AA Batteries. Need for teaching prompts Gross motor skills Emerging interactive skills Need for tactile feedback TEXTURED ROLLER $141.95 Enabling Devices Expresses a series of pre-recorded messages Participate in simple conversations, STEP TALKING when device is activated repeatedly. 300 communication routines (jokes, interviews, SEQUENCER seconds recording time. Size: 11" x 4½" x 2". surveys, announcements, etc. Requires 4 AA Batteries Need for teaching prompts Gross motor skills Emerging interactive skills Need for tactile feedback

SWITCH EASEL STEP $142.95 Enabling Devices Expresses a series of pre-recorded Participate in simple conversations, TALKING SEQUENCERS messages when device is activated communication routines (jokes, interviews, repeatedly. 300 seconds recording time. surveys, announcements, etc. Size: 9¾" x 8¾" x 2½". Requires 4 AA Need for teaching prompts Batteries Gross motor skills Emerging interactive skills

SEQUENCER $154.00 Adaptivation 1-button sequential messaging. Record and Limited motor skills activate a series of messages 2 levels. Ability to participate in communication Digital recording. with 45 seconds of record routines time per level (short play) or 90 seconds of Need for teaching prompts record time per level (long play) speaker, Need for reminders switch and relay jacks (control external Need for directions devices). Adjustable volume. Size: 3.5” x 3.5” x 2.25 10 oz. 9-Volt battery.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS BIG TALK TRIPLE PLAY $154.95 Enabling Devices Single, sequential, and random message Limited motor skills capability with output for activating other Needs met with single message. Participate in devices. 4 levels, 75 seconds of messages per communication exchanges/routines. level for 300 total seconds of recording time. Need for sequential prompts/directions Can be activated by external switch. Need for randomization of messages for 4 AA batteries. participation in games

STEP-BY-STEP $156.00 Ablenet Record and activate series of messages. 1st Limited motor skills COMMUNICATOR $156.00 activation plays 1st message, 2nd activation Participate in simple conversations, BIG $179.00 plays 2nd message, etc. Up to 75-seconds of communication routines (jokes, interviews, LITTLE recording. Jack to control external devices surveys, announcements, etc. With levels BIG: activation area of 5” Need for teaching prompts LITTLE: activation area of 2.5” Need for reminders WITH LEVELS: activation area of 2.5” Need for directions Requires 9-volt battery.

PARTNER PLUS/ $165.00 AMDi Record-activate message series in sequence Limited motor skills STEPPER 3.5 square inch membrane panel Ability to participate in communication Reverse mode to step backwards in sequence routines Repeat mode to continually repeat any single Motivated by voice output stored message Need for teaching prompts Reset function to restart from beginning Need for reminders One input jack for external switches Need for directions One output jack to control external devices Optional carrying case available Standard message length of 60 seconds total Square picture size-activation area of 3.5 inch ADJUSTABLE ANGLE $170.95 Enabling Devices Sequential recorder with circular patterned Need for visual reinforcement SEQUENCER W/SWITCH red LED lights in the center for visual cue for Limited motor skills targeting and encourage the user to activate Ability to participate in communication the switch. The angle of the big 5" switch is routines adjustable from 32 degrees to 90 degrees. The Motivated by voice output light can be turned on or off. Total of 300 Motivated by visual stimulus seconds recording time and can be clamped. Also works as a switch.Size: 8"L x 8"W x 6¼"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKING MAGIC $189.95 Enabling Devices Sequential recorder for recording and playing Limited motor skills ROLLER unlimited segments within 5 minute period. Ability to participate in communication Sequencer plays when roller is spun, external routines switch activated, or roller is taken from base Motivated by voice output and the device’s and played with on table or floor. Lights shine toy-like appearance and function & roller vibrates during message activation. Roller Size: 6”x 6"H. 4 AA Batteries. Base Size: 8½"L x 12"W x 5"H. 2 AA Batteries.

CHICKADEE -1 LEVEL $395.00 Unlimiter Digitized speech device with single button Limited motor skills Saltillo in USA (3.5” diameter) access with additional single Participate in social interactions and routines CHICKADEE -3 LEVEL $495.00 switch or two switch step scanning (switches Need for reminders or social prompts not included). Random mode for games etc. Need for direction Both visual & auditory scanning. Headphone Need for auditory prompting jack. Volume dial. Messages remain with Need for scanning visual or auditory dead/removed battery. 8 minutes recording Need for visual supports time. 2 external jacks to activate battery Gain attention powered toys/appliances 2 AA batteries. Visual Cues: 12 lights around perimeter of the round top, each LED corresponding to a single message being played. -1 Level 12 message recordings on one level Auditory Prompting -3 Level 3 levels x 12 message recordings This version has tri-color LED feedback to indicate which level is being used.

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Two Message Devices

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS VOICE-OVER WALLET $18.95 Silver Lining 3 zippered clear pouches which each can hold Fine motor skill for activation Multimedia, Inc photo and Voice-Over. VELCRO closure, and Motivated by voice output hook for hanging. Comes with 2 Voice Over Portability devices and 4 basic needs cards (thirsty, tired, Needs met by three messages hungry, and bathroom) Situational communication

ROCKING TWO $73.95 Enabling Devices Two 10-second messages. Two 2” x 2” Symbolic level MESSAGE frames attached to switch plate. Light turns on Needs met by two messages COMMUNICATOR WITH for visual cue when device activated. Gross motor skills LIGHT Size: 5”L x 6”W x 1 ½” H. 4 AA batteries. Motivated by visual reinforcement Need reinforcement

CLIP TALK $79.95 Enabling Devices 1 twenty-second or 2 ten-second messages. Need for 1 or 2 messages Activate with built in switch(es). Motor skills to direct select or activate switch Very small box contains a spring-reinforced Need for communication while in bed or using clip. Snaps onto any tubular or rectangular walker, stroller or wheelchair. object (non-slip lining). Available with jacks. Need to move system to different locations Size: 6 ½” x 4" x 5 ¼”. Lightweight. 4 AA batteries.

TALKING ROCKING $96.95 Enabling Devices ROCKING PLATE: Direct select. 2 messages Needs met by 2 messages PLATE (10 seconds each). Requires only light or Motivated by voice output momentary pressure. Suction cups for Can activate switch adherence to table. Differentiates between 2 selections Size: 14”L x 6”W x 2 ½” H (lower in front). Indicates preference Requires 4 AA batteries.

HIP TALK $104.95 Enabling Devices 2 ten second messages of digitized speech. Symbolic level 2 messages Nylon zippered fanny pack to carry at waist or Needs met by 2 messages across body. Large recessed switch plates. Good gross motor skills Size: 6¼" x 2¼" x 3¼". Requires 4 AA Need portability especially for ambulatory Batteries. Set of 5 replacement waist packs Need device that does not call attention to itself available. Backup for use with physical activities

COMPARTMENT $105.95 Enabling Devices Training or communication system. Plastic Needs met by 2 messages COMMUNICATOR inline 2 compartments large enough to slip Need for communication training 2-Compartment hand into arm slot switch which activates Aids with poor motor control message and lights. Icon holder and space for Need for association of object and word objects. 5 seconds per message. Requires 4 AA batteries. Size: 1’ x 10½" x 3"

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS

TALKABLE II $109.95 Enabling Devices Two messages Symbolic Level 10 seconds per messages Needs met by 2 messages Built-in icon holders above each of the 2 Motivated by voice output activation plates or clear covers hold symbols Limited motor control on device Each activation plate corresponds with an

output jack for activating external device. Size 7 ½” x 4 ½” x 3” 4 AAA batteries TWIN TALK $105.95 Enabling Devices 2 direct select 10 second messages. Symbolic level Adjustable divider insert between 2 message Needs met by 2 messages TWIN TALK & PLAY $136.95 plates (3” x 5”). Size: 13” x 6 ½” x 2”. Poor motor skills Requires 4 AA batteries. Motivated by voice output TWIN TALK & PLAY: Switch relay Differentiates between 2 selections

activates message & toy or appliance Indicates preference simultaneously. ITALK2 Ablenet Dual-message communicator 8.5 seconds of Emerging communicator COMMUNICATOR $139.00 recording time per round 2.5”activation Direct selection basic motor skills surface. Includes dual toy/appliance jacks Participate in interactive situations With Levels with cables. Volume control and ON/OFF switch. Built in symbol storage compartment. $189.00 Two Snap Switch Caps . 2 minutes recording

time 9-Volt battery. Instructions on bottom. Levels: 3 levels with 4 minutes recording time

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Three Messages Devices DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS COMPACT Enabling Devices Platforms at top of activation plate for objects Object or symbolic level COMMUNICATOR and groove for storing pictures/symbols. Light Needs met by 3 messages 3-MESSAGE $92.95 shines when message activated. Messages up Motivated by voice output to 5 seconds each. Size: 9”L x 6”W x 1 ½”H Gross motor skills 4 AA batteries. Motivated by cause and effect

TALKABLE III $119.95 Enabling Devices Three messages Symbolic Level 5-second each message. Needs met by or 3 messages Built-in icon holders above each of the 3 Motivated by voice output activation plates or clear covers hold symbols Motivated by cause and effect on device Limited motor control Each activation plate corresponds with an output jack for activating external device. Size: 10 ½” x 5” x 2 ¾” 4 AA batteries. COMPARTMENT $153.95 Enabling Devices Training or communication system. Plastic Needs met by 3 messages COMMUNICATOR inline 3 compartments large enough to slip Need for communication training 3-Compartment hand into. Arm slot switch activates message Aids with poor motor control and lights. Icon holder and space behind Need for association of object and word switch plate allows for placing objects, seconds digitized speech per message. 4 AA batteries. Size: 14” x 10.5” x 3” GROOVED PLATFORM $163.95 Enabling Devices 3 five-second digitized speech messages. Needs met by 3 messages COMMUNICATOR 3 switch plates that activate lights and Need for communication training WITH MESSAGES & messages. Objects or pictures can be placed Poor motor control LIGHTS on raised platform and cards in grooves on Needs concreteness of objects or association of front or back. Size: 16 ½” x 12" x 3 ½”. objects and symbols, words Requires 4 AA batteries. Motivated by voice output

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Four Messages Devices DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKING POCKETS $15.95 Augmentative Nylon wallet with clear plastic to hold Fine motor skill for activation WALLET CARRIER Resources Talking Pockets Voice-Overs. (Sold Motivated by voice output 4 Carrier $19.95 separately) Webbing strap and Velcro tab to Portability 8 Carrier hook to belt or belt loop Needs met by 4 to 8 messages Velcro tab for opening and closing Situational Communication 4 Carrier 4” x 3 ½” 8 Carrier 4” x 6 ¾” ONE BY FOUR TALKER $69.00 Attainment One by Four consists of 4 Clip Talkers in Symbolic level sturdy press-&-play case. Clip Talkers can be Need met by four messages CLIP TALKER removed for individual use. Transparent Good fine motor skills (see single message devices) $12.00 pockets hold symbols & are pressed to play Meets situational needs message. Clip Talker single message device Need portability, especially for ambulatory with 10 seconds recording time. Size: 1½” x 2½” x ½”. Expanding communication skills TALKBOOK FOUR $69.00 Attainment Includes vinyl folder 13 ½” x 6 ½” and four Symbolic level GoTalk Ones. Transparent pockets that holds Need met by four messages four removable GoTalk Ones (size: 2 ¼” x 4 Good fine motor skills ¾” x ¼”). Single-message devices with 10 Meets situational needs $12.00 seconds of digitized speech recording. Each Need portability, especially for ambulatory GoTalk Ones accommodates icon and has large play button. Expanding communication skills (see single message devices)

CHEAP TALK SWITCH $83.95 Enabling Devices External switches activate 1 of 4 messages. Symbolic level MODULE Easy recording of up to 5-second messages Can activate switch 4 Jacks on. Size: 3 ½” x 6" x 2 ¼”. Requires 4 AA Needs met by 4 messages Batteries. Motivated by language or voice output Attends to linguistic output Participation in group activities PALM SAY IT PLAY IT $85.95 Enabling Devices When switch plate pressed in one of 4 Needs met by four messages directions, activates one of four messages and Motivated by voice output or cause & effect activates an external appliance. 20 seconds Gross motor skills total recording time. Comes with four cords for activating appliances. 9” x 4” x 3 ½” PUT-EM-AROUNDS $87.95 Enabling Devices Wall-mounted four-message device (can be Symbolic (or word) level Four Message used on tabletop). 20 seconds recording time. Meets situational needs Press in corresponding corner of plate to Needs met by four messages record. Wall mounting hardware included. Motivated by voice output or cause & effect Size: 7"L x 9"W x 1 ½”H 4 AA Batteries. Gross motor skills Mobility required for use as wall mounted device ELIZABETH (Libby) S. RUSH, MA, CCC-SLP, CPM [email protected] 919-471-2819 © February 2009 MARY JOAN MCCLURE, MS CCC-SLP [email protected] 919-806-1587

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKPAD $99.00 Frame Technologies Four digitized messages 15 seconds. Portability Clear plastic moisture guard included which Direct Select can serve to hold symbols in place. Need for four or less messages Four different color message buttons @ 1 ¾” Poor to average gross motor skills each. Size: 9” X 5.5” including carrying handle, 1lb. Requires 3 AA batteries. COMPANION $99.95 Enabling Devices Four message, 5 seconds each. Buttons Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR covered with clear durable cap for holding Good visual skills for seeing small icons, or symbols. Attached with belt clip or held by good memory for message location loop. Size: 3 ¾”L x 3”W x 1 ¾”H. 4 AAA Fine motor skills batteries. Need for portability

COMPACT $112.95 Enabling Devices Platforms at top of activation plate for objects Object or symbolic level COMMUNICATOR $139.95 and groove for storing pictures/symbols. Light Needs met by 3 to 48 messages 4-MESSAGE shines when message activated. Size: 9”L x Motivated by voice output 4-MESSAGE WITH 12- 6”W x 1 ½”H for 3-message. 11 ½”L x 6 Gross motor skills LEVELS ¼”W x 1 ½”H for 4 message. 4 AA batteries. TAKE N’ TALK SERIES $104.95 Enabling Devices Six different models. Messages of up to 5 Object or symbolic level (4 messages) seconds each. All devices play message when Simple motor skills $99.95 object or symbol is placed on or removed Emerging interactive skills Upright Take N’ Talk 4 from light sensitive board or compartment. Motivated by voice output With 12 Levels Can hold pictures, symbols, or objects. Need for visual strategies/structures (clearance) Upright Take N’ Talk 4 Clamp onto Upright and Tabletop versions come in table. Velcro mounted icon holders. 12 levels platinum color for age-appropriate appearance $125.95 Size: 13¼"L x 4"W x 3½" H. 4 AA Batteries Need for symbol exchange program. Lapboard Take N’ Tal k Accommodates Supports needs for scheduling. Lapboard Take N’ Talk objects Size: 15"L x 8½"W x 2½"H. Need for communication exchange program Requires 4 AA Batteries. Group Take N’ Talk Accommodates objects. Size: 17"L x 16½"W x 2½"H. $125.95 Requires 4 AA Batteries Group Take N’ Talk Classroom Take N’ Talk Accommodates objects. Wall mounted models with Velcro attachment sites within each compartment and $125.95 wall mounting accessories. Size: 21"L x 20½"W x 2½"H. Requires 4 AA Batteries. Classroom Take N’ Talk Take N’ Talk Go! Board Wall mounted models come with Velcro attachment sites within each compartment & wall mounting Take N’ Talk Go! Board $122.95 accessories. 26¼"L x 5½"W x 3"H. 4 AA 4 message Take Or Place N’ Talk Dish size: 7½" x 1½"; Box size: 6¾" 4¼" x 2". 4 AA Batteries

With 12 levels Device plays four 5- $135.95 second message on 12 levels for a total of 48 Take Or Place N’ Talk $138.95 messages. Each level also has a 5-second With 12 levels level changer message.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CHEAP TALK 4 $107.95 Enabling Devices Digitized speech. Easy record. 4 spaces (2" Needs met by 4 messages in some situations SQUARE sq.) of 5 seconds each. Activate external toys Can direct select in 2” x 2” space Direct $119.95 with Say It Play It models. Have the option Motivated by language output Direct w/Overlay Option of activating messages with external switches Attends to linguistic output Direct, Jacks and Say It $136.95 with the Direct & Jacks model. Overlay Can use switches Play It Option permits insertion of premade overlays. Can differentiate between 4 Direct, Jacks and Say It $139.95 Requires only light pressure to activate Play directly. Size: 8” x 8” x 3” (low front w/Overlay Option wedge.). Requires 4 AA batteries.

CHEAP TALK 4 IN-LINE $112.95 Enabling Devices Four 2" colored squares with 5 seconds per Needs met by 4 messages in some situations Direct message with the single level models, and 6 Can direct select in 2” x 2” space Direct w/Overlay Options $119.95 seconds per message on the 12 level models. Motivated by voice output Direct, Jacks, & Say It Activate external toys with Say It Play It Attends to linguistic output Play It $132.95 models. Have the option of activating Can use switches Direct, Jacks, & Say It messages with external switches with the Can differentiate between 4 Play It w/Overlay Options $139.95 Direct & Jacks model. Scan with 1 or 2 12 Levels w/Overlay switches in the Scan model. Overlay Option Options $199.95 permits insertion of premade overlays. Light 12 Levels Direct and Jacks pressure required for direct message w/Overlay Option $219.95 activation. Size: 12 ½” x 6 "x 2 ½” (low front Direct, Scan, & Jacks wedge). Requires 4 AA batteries. $245.95 TALKING PIN SAY IT $112.95 Enabling Devices Four messages, played when pin is moved in Needs met by four message PLAY IT different directions. Total of 20 seconds Motivated by voice output or cause & effect recording time. Four switch output jacks for Motivated by novelty device activation of 4 external devices. Size: 8 ¼”W Gross motor skills x 9”H x 7 ½”D. 4 AA batteries

4 PLATE $119.95 Enabling Devices Digitized speech. Four 5-second messages. Need large target area COMMUNICATOR 3” x 5” plates arranged in upright rectangle. Need to exert minimal pressure Positioned at slight 30 or 70 degree angle. Need device to be positioned at an angle Activate up to four external toys or devices with cords included. Size: 15"L x 7 ½”W x 7 ½”H. Requires 4 AA batteries. HIP TALK $122.95 Enabling Devices 4 five second messages of digitized speech. Symbolic level 4 messages Nylon zippered fanny pack to carry at waist or Needs met by 4 messages across body. Large recessed switch plates. Good gross motor skills Size: 6¼" x 2¼" x 3¼". 4 AA Batteries. Need portability especially for ambulatory Set of 5 replacement waist packs available. Need device that does not call attention to itself Backup for use with physical activities

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS BASIC TALK 4 $129.95 Enabling Devices Four light-touch message squares. 5 seconds Symbolic level or recording time per message. Slide-in Needs met by four messages overlay track. 25 degree angle. Portable and Gross motor skills lightweight. Black or Platinum. Size: 11”L x 4”W x 2 ¾”H. 4AA batteries. COMPANION 401 $125.00 Luminaud Digitized speech. 20 seconds, 4 messages. Needs met by 4 messages COMMUNICATOR Button-activated. Pictures must be small. Good vision, reading or Braille skills Memory lasts if battery fails. On/off switch. Attends to linguistic output Size: 5.3” x 4” x 2”, 12 oz. Requires 9-Volt Motivated by voice output battery. Fine motor skills

TALKABLES IV $129.95 Enabling Devices 4 messages Needs met by 4 messages in some situations 5 seconds each messages Can direct select in 2” x 2” space Built-in icon holders above each of the 4 Motivated by voice output activation plates or clear covers hold symbols Attends to linguistic output TALKABLES IV $195.95 on device Can differentiate between 4 LEVELS Each activation plate corresponds with an Symbolic level output jack for activating external device. Limited motor skills Volume control Need for larger icons 14"L x 5½"W x 2¾"H. 4 AA batteries LEVEL: 12 levels TALKING 4 $136.95 Enabling Devices Four 5-second messages on 12 levels (total Needs met by 4 - 48 messages COMPARTMENT recording time of 300 seconds). Four Gross motor skills SCANNER scanning modes: inverse, auto, two switch, Visual attending skills and step scan with three different scan speeds. Object-word association Recordable level announcer. Size: 14" x 9" x Motivated by voice output 5". Requires 4 AA batteries. Ability to use switch(es) SUPER WRIST TALKER $169.95 Enabling Devices 12 levels Symbolic level Four 5-second Messages per Level Needs multiple messages in small sets of four Color Coded Button System messages Adjustable Wrist Strap 4"L x 2 1/8"W x 1"H. Fine motor skills Requires 2 AAA Batteries. Need for portability Need for easy access

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS GOTALK 4+ $179.00 Attainment Four 3” square message buttons, 5 recording Symbolic level levels. Two “core messages” at top of device Needs multiple messages in small sets of four remain constant when levels change. Total of messages 4.5 minutes of recording time. Volume Fine motor skills control 9” x 12” x 1 1/8”, 23 ox. Requires 2 Need for portability AA batteries. Has built-in handle, key guard, Need for larger icons (3” square) and overlay storage. Carry Stand available separately. GoTalk Overlay Software available separately.

COMPARTMENT $189.95 Enabling Devices Training or communication system. Plastic Needs met by 4 messages COMMUNICATOR inline 4 compartments large enough to slip Need for communication training 4-Compartment hand into. Arm slot switch activates message Aids with poor motor control with lights & icon holders and lights. Place for icon holder and space Need for association of object and word scanning $209.95 behind switch plate allows for placing objects. Digitized speech of 5 seconds per message. AA batteries. Size:: 18” x 10” x 6” SCANNING: Linear scanning with external switch. 12 levels. ROUND CHEAP TALK 4 $194.95 Enabling Devices Round device with 12 levels with four 2”x2” Needs met by 4 messages in some situations message locations with 300 seconds total Can direct select in 2” x 2” space recording time. 19” gooseneck and universal Motivated by language output clamp set-up included. Attends to linguistic output Can differentiate between 4

SUPER-SIZED $204.95 Enabling Devices Each compartment has own switch for direct Needs met by 4 – 48 messages COMMUNICATOR WITH selection. Option for linear or inverse Object or symbol level LEVELS scanning with external switch. Adjustable Motivated by voice output scan rate. 12 levels of four 5-second Gross motor skills messages. Size: 28”L x 11 ½” x 4 ¼”H. 4 AA Can use switches batteries

TALK 4 W/LEVELS $229.95 Enabling Devices 12 levels of 4 messages. 300 seconds total Symbolic level WITH VIBRATION $249.95 recording time. Recordable level announcer. Needs met with 48 symbols Single jack scanning with adjustable scanning Need for portability speed. Auditory cueing. Light touch Gross motor skills membrane switch. 25 degree angle. Portable – Need for vibrating feedback carrying strap. Optional vibrating feedback. Need for auditory or visual scanning Size: 11”L x 4”W x 2 ¾”H, less than 1 lb. 4 AA batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PARTNER PLUS/FOUR $240.00 AMDi In-line layout of four messages Symbolic level Record-playback on membrane panel Motivated by voice output Two output jacks are for external devices Attends to linguistic output Two input jacks for switch access Need for portability $260.00 Light-weight with shoulder strap included Needs met by 4 messages in some situations LED Interchangeable overlays that can easily be Gross motor skills: direct select in 2 ¾” sq created with Tech/Overlay Designer Need for visual or auditory feedback Standard 8 seconds per message $285.00 Square picture size of 2.75 in. LED & Optional vibration enhancement and LED Vibration illumination enhancement available 4TALK4 $349.00 Inclusive TLC 4 large message buttons. 4 levels. Plastic Symbolic level Traxsys Inclusive pocket inserts. Adjustable volume control. Gross motor skills Jacks for external switch activation, or for Needs met by 4 messages on 4 different levels controlling toys or appliances.

CHOICE 4 $399.95 Enabling Devices Device sequentially illuminate objects, Transition to more complex communication COMMUNICATOR photographs, or icons with its bright lights. skills Can adjust the number of choices based upon Need for visual supports $14.95 the skills of the user. Work with just one field Limited number of messages Headphones or add two, three or four fields. Choose direct Gross motor skills for direct select select or single switch scanning with auditory

cueing. The scan speed is adjustable from 2, 6 or 9 seconds. Special feature allows choice of one of three broadcast options: speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones simultaneously. The unit has 12 levels with a total of 300 seconds record time. Headphones not included. Size: 8"L x 15½"W x 3"H. Requires 4 D Batteries. SCAN4 $599.00 Inclusive TLC 4 levels bright scanning lights, auditory Symbolic level Traxsys Inclusive scanning, and single or two switch scanning. Gross motor skills ‘dwell’ scan mode, where pressing, the switch Needs met by 4 messages on 4 different levels. controls the scan and dwelling on the required selection causes it to activate. Can control scanning speed. Has jacks to connect battery operated devices. Comes with two toy leads.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS FL4SH (FLASH) $779.00 Ablenet FLASH 4 message locations. 16 min. Presymbolic to symbol level recording time. Variable message lengths. Simple motor skills Direct select FL4SH DELUXE $979.00 Automatic overlay detection using barcode. Need for limited to numerous messages (FLASH DELUXE) High-visibility frame lighting. Adjustable Need to augment other system viewing angle. External messages jack. Emerging interactive skills Sequencing functionality. Visual & auditory Requesting scanning. 3 scan modes: Automatic, Step Need for visual support

Scan, and Two-Switch Step Scanning. Need for scanning

Adjustable Scan Rate control. 1 Headphone jack. Volume control with lockout feature. Separate volume control for auditory feedback. 4 Input jacks for single-switch access to any specific location 1 Toy/Appliance jack. Built-in overlay storage. Rechargeable battery pack with A/C adaptor or accepts 4 AA batteries. *Expandable recording time available with purchase of additional memory modules. Mounting Options Available FLASH Deluxe had in addition to Flash eight-minute-memory module. AbleNet tote bag. Two Jelly Bean switches-(red and yellow. 12 additional overlay sleeves. Additional color-coded labels for -use with memory module-and overlay sleeves. 4 AA batteries. AbleNet travel strap for shoulder

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Five to Seven Messages

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS PORTABLE CLEAR $14.95 Augmentative Clear vinyl carrying case with Velcro closure Fine motor skill for activation COMMUNICATION Resources and webbing handle. Inner, removable thick Motivated by voice output DEVICE WITH black plastic board with loop Velcro strips on Portability OPTIONAL VOICE both sides. Use with icons or Talking Expanding communication needs OUTPUT $19.95 Pockets(sold separately) $11.95 each Situational Communication mounted onto display board. 3 sizes Need for visual reinforcement Regular: holds 6 Talking Pockets (Sold Separately) or 8 icons $29.95 Medium: holds 12 Talking Pockets (Sold Separately) or 16 icons

Large: holds 24 Talking Pockets (Sold Separately) or 36 icons

TALKING BUBBLE $99.95 Enabling Devices TALKING BUBBLE: Dome shaped activity Encourage manipulation and coordination box that has 4 colored switches (buttons) and Motivated by voice output TALKING BUBBLE WITH $146.95 2 ball pull switches which control a 6- Gross motor LIGHTS & VIBRATION message voice recording chip (2.5 seconds per channel). Size 10 ½” x 5 ½”. Requires 4 AA batteries. NOTE: These devices were designed to WITH LIGHTS & VIBRATION: Four 5- stimulate manipulation second messages. Has lights and vibration.

TalkFrame Six $149.00 Attainment Company Functions as communication or treatment Morivated by voice output device for supporting sequential sentence Symbol or picture/photo level order. Unit holds six GoTalk Ones single Simple motor skills message talkers each with large picture Expanding communication needs display and play button. Comes with the 6 Need to combine words or phrases into GoTalk One s. Weighs 24 oz. Size: 16" x 5 sequence 3/4"

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS 7 MESSAGE TAKE N’ $181.95 Enabling Devices Record 7 messages up to 35 seconds each. Object or symbolic level TALK GO! BOARD Play message by removing or placing one of Simple motor skills the 3" x 3" icons on one of the light sensitive Emerging interactive skills compartments. Recessed compartments on Motivated by voice output front panel of unit can be used for placement Need for visual strategies/structures of pictures, symbols, or objects. Seven icon Upright and Tabletop versions come in holders and wall mounting hardware included. platinum color for age-appropriate appearance Size: 29½" x 5¼" x 3". Requires 4 AA Batteries.

CAROUSEL $199.95 Enabling Devices 7 messages per level. 37 seconds total Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR $222.95 recording time for 1-Level model, 6 seconds Gross motor skills 1-LEVEL 7 MESSAGES per panel for 6-Level model. Seven icon Motivated by voice output 6-LEVEL 42 MESSAGES holders included. Size: 13” x 4”. 4 AA Motivated by novelty device batteries.

GoTalk Pocket $199.00 Attainment Contoured to fit hand. Lightweight (7 oz.) Symbolic level Six message keys with five levels Overlays Portability slide in and store in a removable compartment Fine motor on the back. Includes three AAA batteries. Motivated by voice output Recording time: 5 minutes. Need for multiple messages

7 MESSAGE TAKE N' $215.95 Enabling Devices Record 7 messages on 6 levels for a total of 5 Symbolic level TALK TABLETOP seconds each. Message is played by removing Needs multiple messages in small sets COMMUNICATORS 225.95 or placing one of the 2" x 2" icons.. When the Gross to fine motor skills level changer button is pushed, this Need exchange program communicator announces (your recording) the Motivated by speech or voice output contents of each selected level. Take N’ Talk set of 35 colored coded icon Available in platinum color for may be clamped to a tabletop. 7 icon holders holders adolescent/adult age appropriate included. Extra icon package of 35 holders in $26.95 sets of five different colors, sold separately. Size: 20"L x 7"W x 3½"H. 4 AA Batteries. .

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Eight Messages Devices DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALKING POCKETS $15.95 Augmentative Nylon wallet with clear plastic to hold Fine motor skill for activation WALLET CARRIER Resources Talking Pockets Voice-Overs. (Sold Motivated by voice output 4 Carrier separately) Webbing strap and Velcro tab to Portability 8 Carrier $19.95 hook to belt or belt loop Needs met by 4 to 8 messages Velcro tab for opening and closing Situational Communication

4 Carrier 4” x 3 ½”

8 Carrier 4” x 6 ¾”

DELUXE $17.95 Silver Lining Holds up to 16 Hug Me Voice Recorders Symbolic level COMMUNICATION CASE Multimedia, Inc. or 16 Photo Schedule Wallets. Comes Portability with handle. Motivated by voice output WTH 8 HUG ME $65.95 Situational communication needs RECORDERS Need for visual reinforcement Fine motor skills to manipulate wallet and $85.95 activate voice output Need for structure to help minimize disruptive WTH 8 PHOTO or self injurious behaviors. SCHEDULE WALLETS & Help for completing sequential tasks 8 HUG ME RECORDERS Need for schedules with visual structure CHEAP TALK SWITCH $137.95 Enabling Devices External switches activate either one of 8 Symbolic level MODULE messages. Easy recording of up to 37.5- Can activate switch 8 Jacks second messages. Size: 3 ½” x 6" x 2 ¼”. Needs met by 8 messages Requires 4 AA Batteries. Switches not Motivated by language or voice output included Attends to linguistic output Participation in group activities

VOICE PAL SERIES $189.00 Adaptivation VOICE PAL 8 : Up to eight 11-second Need for 10 or less messages natural voice messages. Activated by taction Need for use of objects VOICEPAL 8 $219.00 pads or other external switches. Retains Need to associate object and verbal output messages when batteries run out. Options for Need for multiple users during activity VOICEPAL 8K Delayed Activation or Repeating Messages. Expanding communication needs Size: 5 ¾” x 3 ¾” x 1 ¼”. 4 AAA batteries.

VOICE PAL 8K : Similar to Voice Pal 8, with built-in keypad. May also be accessed by taction pads or external switches.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CHEAP TALK 8 $199.95 Enabling Devices Digitized speech. Eight 2” square message Needs met by 8 or 16 messages DIRECT spaces. Separate icons inserted for each Motivated by voice output DIRECT w/overlay $205.95 message. 37.5 seconds per space on 1-level Attends to linguistic output options model; 18 seconds per message with 2-level Direct select in 2” x 2” area DIRECT, JACKS & SAY $204.95 model. Suction cup feet. Size: 12 ½” x 8" x Can use switches IT-PLAY IT 3". Requires 4 AA batteries.

DIRECT, JACKS & SAY $219.95 JACKS: Uses switches in jacks that IT-PLAY IT w/overlay correspond to each plate. Option SAY IT PLAY IT : Connect to external toys $209.95 or appliances. ON-THE-GO ON THE GO: Comes with sturdy handle and $239.95 adjustable strap. 2-LEVELS DIRECT & OVERLAY OPTION: Permits inserting JACKS w/overlay option premade overlay into device.

2-LEVEL 8 messages on each level with 18 seconds for each message

4/8 OBJECT $259.95 Enabling Devices 6 levels of 8 messages, 5 seconds recording Object symbol level COMMUNICATOR time per compartment. Single switch Switch activation and scanning abilities scanning. Small objects represent messages in Needs met by 8 – 48 messages enclosed compartments. Objects lit by 6 lights Motivated by voice output during scanning. Scan 4 or 8 compartments. Size: 17”x12”. Compartments: 3 ¼”x3 ¼”x2 ¼”. 4 AA batteries.

6 LEVEL $279.95 Enabling Devices 6 levels of 8 five-second messages (2” sq.) Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR $305.95 per level (48 total). Slide message display Need for multiple messages DIRECT w/overlay behind switch plate face. Size: 12 ½” x 8" x Accurate direct selection DIRECT & JACKS 3". Requires 4 AA Batteries. Need for use in many settings with different w/overlay JACKS: 4 external switches overlays and ease of programming ADVANCED 6-LEVEL $299.95 OVERLAY OPTION: Permits inserting ADVANCED 6-LEVEL $305.95 premade overlay into device rather than W/JACKS individual icons ADVANCED : One message square dedicated to changing levels 6-LEVEL ON-THE-GO ON-THE-GO with handle and strap $289.95 6-LEVEL ON GOOSENECK $320.95

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS ADVANCED AUDITORY $320.95 Enabling Devices 6-level communicator with auditory cueing. Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR Push any of the 7 cells to hear chosen Need for multiple messages message in low volume; push cell again and it Accurate direct selection plays in an amplified volume. Up to 42 Need for use in many settings with different messages (7 messages on each of 6 levels). overlays and ease of programming 300 seconds of total record time Bottom right Change levels and overlays independently cell is the level announcing message Icons not included. 12"W x 2¾"H x 8"D 4 AA Batteries. Each icon individually changeable. HAWK II $329.00 Adamlab Digitized speech. devices Symbolic level HAWK II : 2 levels of 8 selection areas, 7.5 Direct select HAWK III $439.00 seconds of speech per 2”x2” selection area. Need for multiple messages Single button recording. 8 jacks for switch Need for use in many settings with different accessibility. Keyguard included. overlays and ease in programming HAWK III : 3 levels of 8 selection areas, 7.5 Average fine motor skills seconds per 2”x2” selection area on first two levels, level three up to 15 seconds per selection area. 8 jacks for switch accessibility. Keyguard included. Volume control Ni-cad battery with charger 13 ¾”L x 10 ½”W x 2"H.

TALK 8 WITH LEVELS $359.95 Enabling Devices 12 levels of 8 messages. 600 seconds total Symbolic level WITH VIBRATION recording time. Recordable level announcer. Gross motor skills Double jacks for inverse, automatic, two Meets expanding communication needs $379.95 switch, or step scanning. Auditory Need for portability scanning/cueing. Slide-in overlay track. Light Need for vibrating feedback touch membrane switch. 25 degree angle. Carrying strap. Optional vibrating feedback. Size: 11 ½”L x 6 ½”W x 3”H. 4 AA batteries.

MINI MESSAGE MATE $399.00 Words+ Analog recording. Up to 8 message spaces Symbolic level 8/60 each 1.25" sq. 8 jacks for single switches. Needs met by short messages Membrane overlay pocket. Nylon case. 60 Needs satisfied by up to 8 messages seconds total recording time. Rechargeable Good motor skills batteries – approximately 5000 messages Direct select or single switch skills from a single charge. Size: 7.25"x 3"x 1.25". Can choose correct message 1 lb. Need for quick access and portability

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TECH/TALK $435 - $795 AMDI Impact resistant plastic, lightweight and Symbolic level portable. Digital speech. jack for external Motor skills ranging from simple to fine 6 Levels $490-$850 speakers. Long battery life, 4 AA batteries. Meets expanding communication needs Optional 4 output jacks for external Need for portability 8 Levels $710-$1070 connections to control toys,/appliances, etc. & Need for auditory prompt 4 input jacks for switch access & 12 Levels rechargeable battery & extended memory

LIGHTHAWK $629.00 Adamlab Digitized speech. 8 large 2” x 2” squares Symbolic level surrounded by 8 LEDs. 3 levels of 8 selection Fine motor skills areas. 7.5 seconds of speech on first 2 levels, Motivated by voice output level 3 up to 15 seconds per selection area. Direct select or single/multiple switch use Single switch and 2-switch scanning. Ni-Cad batteries with charger.

SMART/TALK $775.00 AMDI Utilizes Smart Overlay System : Punch a hole Symbolic functioning in the designated area, using standard hole Need moderate number of messages punch. Change overlay and level is changed Can use for specialty vocabulary in particular accordingly. Device senses hole pattern on environments (sports, movies, shopping overlay. Interchangeable Flash Card holds 6 Spontaneous interactive communicator levels of recorded voice with up to 30 minutes Need for portability of recording time. Digitized speech with Need for visual support water resistant membrane with 6 levels of 8 messages with cell size of 2.75” sq. Carrying handle. 4 output jacks. Rear mounted volume. External speaker and record jacks. Removable top grid. Rechargeable battery. TECH/TALK WITH $875.00- AMDI 6 available levels, the first level designated Symbolic functioning ENVIRONMENTAL $1435 for Environmental Control functions. The Need moderate number of messages CONTROL additional 5 levels are for communication. 8 Can use for specialty vocabulary in particular messages of 4.5 seconds per level with picture environments (sports, movies, shopping size of 2.75” Membrane panel Spontaneous interactive communicator 32 electrical devices and/or light fixtures can Need for portability be controlled in one level Rechargeable Need for environmental control battery is included Four programmable power outlets included Shoulder strap included Optional 8 input jacks for switch access (Communication and Environmental Controls) Optional message length of up to 9.0 seconds per minute Optional built-in INFRARED for various TV controls $200.00

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Nine to Fifteen Messages Devices

Large: holds 24 Talking Pockets (Sold Separately) or 36 icons

LISTEN TO ME $79.00 DTK Enterprises, Inc. 12 messages (1” sq.) with 10 seconds each. Symbolic level Clear sleeve on top, auto off, volume control, Needs met by 12 messages audio input from an external source. Carrying Motor skills to target 1” space case with both hand and shoulder straps that Need for portability can be independently attached directly to the Meet expanding communication needs top of the unit. High impact plastic. Good sound. 7"L x 5"W x 1"D, 8.1 Oz. Requires 3 AA batteries, AC Adapter available. SPINNING $158.95 Enabling Devices 12 sectors with 18 seconds of recording time Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR each. Device turns with very slight touch. Limited range of motion Icon holders screwed into place. Size: 12” Motivated by voice output diameter. Icon Opening: 2 ¼” x 2” x 1 ½”. Needs met by 12 messages 4 AAA batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS GOTALK9+ $199.00 Attainment Nine 1 ¾” x 2 ¼” message buttons with 5 Symbolic level recording levels. Three “core messages” at Needs multiple messages in small sets top of device remain constant when levels Fine motor skills change. 9 minutes of total recording time. Need for portability Volume control. Size: 9 ″ x 12 ″ x 1 1/8 ″ Weight 23 oz. 2 AA batteries. Built-in handle, key guard, and overlay storage. Carry Stand available separately. GoTalk Overlay Software available separately.

HAWK $250.00 Adamlab Digitized speech. Symbolic level HAWK: 9 selection areas with 6.5 seconds Direct select each. Single button recording. 3”x 3” matrix. Need for nine messages Need for use in many settings with different overlays and ease in programming Average fine motor skills

HIP TALK $269.95 Enabling Devices 5 levels with user access level changer Symbolic level 12 W/LEVELS 300 seconds recording time Total 60 Needs met by 11 to 55 messages messages, 5 seconds per message 12 circular Good fine motor skills activation pads (7/8" diameter) Sleep mode Need portability especially for ambulatory Volume control Auditory cueing On/Off Need device that does not call attention to itself switch. Magnetic snap-on frame Size: 8½"L x Backup for use with physical activities 3"W x 3½"H. Requires 4 AAA Batteries. Expanding communication needs Contoured for the waist with adjustable waist strap Neoprene carrying bag HUMMINGBIRD $495.00 Saltillo Digitized speech device with 8 minutes of Limited motor control (Unlimiter) recording time and 12 location overlays and 3 Need few Messages levels of messages. Focus on visual and Symbolic level auditory scanning. Direct select or single and dual switch scanning Weight: 13.5 oz Size 7.6” x 5.25” x .9” 2 AA batteries.

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – 16 to 64 Messages Devices

Large: holds 24 Talking Pockets (Sold Separately) or 36 icons

TALKING PHOTO $29.00 Attainment Company 24-page talking communication book. 10 Symbol level ALBUM $47.95 Enabling Devices seconds of recording time per page. Holds 4” Good fine motor skills x 6” pictures. Request moderate pressure to Need for portability activate. Size: 5 ½”L x 7 ¾”W x 1 ¼”H. 2 Motivated by sharing memories, telling stories, AAA batteries. etc.

GOTALK 20+ $249.00 Attainment Twenty 1” square message buttons with 5 Symbolic level levels for total of 100 messages and 5 “core Needs multiple messages in small sets messages” at top of device which remain Fine motor skills constant when levels change. 15 minutes of Need for portability total recording time. Volume control. 9” x 12” x 1 1/8”, 2 AA batteries. built-in handle, key guard, and overlay storage. Carry Stand available separately. GoTalk Overlay

Software available separately.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS 32-MESSAGE $296.95 Enabling Devices 6 levels of 32 messages each. 192 3-second Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR WITH messages. Frame allows for easy changing of Fine motor skills LEVELS overlays. Adjustable legs for tilting the unit. Expanding communicative needs Lightweight, portable, carrying handle. Size: Need for portability 16”L x 9”W x 3”H. 4 AA batteries.

MICROVOICE 6/24 $429.00 Frame Technologies 6 Levels. 24 messages per level. 16 minutes Ambulatory/need for portability speech storage with message length of 6.25 Symbolic level seconds. Comes with 6 slide-in overlays. Good fine motor Automatic level changing. Size: 3.5” x 5.5”, Good vision 12 oz. Requires 4 AAA batteries.

PHRASE MAKER $435.95 Enabling Devices Allows combination of 15 pre-recorded words Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR or short phrases of 3 seconds in length to Ability to sequence symbols to formulate a create sentences. “Sentence key” re-plays the message selected words/phrases as complete sentence. Expanding communication abilities 7 levels. Device can be used like standard 7- Fine motor skills level communicator. Carrying handle. Back Need for portability of device opens to store overlays. Directions inside compartment. Size 12 ¼”L x 10 ¾”W x 3 ¾” H. 4 AA batteries. VOICE-IN-A-BOX 6/16 $449.00 Frame Technologies Digitized speech Six levels, 16 messages Symbolic level per level. 16 minutes speech storage, with Average to good fine motor control VOICE-IN-A-BOX 6/36 $545.00 message length of 6.75 seconds. Rugged Need for multiple messages plastic case with built-in handle and 16-hole lexan key guard. 2” square message cell. Size: 15 ¼” x 11”, 3 lbs. 4 AA batteries. Digitized speech: Six color-coded levels, 36 messages per level. 16 minutes voice storage, with message length of 4.2 seconds. Plastic case with built-in carrying handle and 36-hole lexan key guard.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TURN-N’-TALK $449.00 Frame Technologies Utilizes automatic optical level changing: Symbolic level when page turned, level is changed. 6 levels Need for multiple messages with 2 pages of 24 messages each (288 Good categorization or navigation skills messages). 16 minutes recording time. 1¼” Good vision message cell. Recessed carrying. handle. Size: Portability 11 ½” x 9 ½” 4 ½” to 2” slant, 3 lbs. 4 oz. Spontaneous, interactive communicator

TECH/SPEAK $490.00 AMDI Tech/Speak ABS injection molded case. Good motor control to water resistant pressure sensitive membrane Need moderate number of messages TECH/SPEAK ECU $1310 panel. Digitized speech. 32 messages size Requires ease in portability 1.25” sq. Available in 2, 4, 6, 12 levels with Use for specialty vocabulary in particular $1095.00 up to 384 messages. 32 messages of 2.25 environments (sports, movies, shopping, etc.) to seconds up to total of 28.8 minutes. Shoulder $1610.00 strap included. 2 color available. 4 AA Tech/Speak ECU need for environmental batteries. Optional rechargeable battery. Low control battery indicator light. Removable top grid. External speaker and record jacks. Can use Tech/Overlay Designer to create overlays. Size: 2.5” x 6.5” x 12.5” Weight: 2 lbs. Tech/Speak ECU 6 levels Control for up to 32 electric devices and/or light fixtures. Optional programmable 25-w halogen light bulbs. Optional 8 input jacks for switch access. Available with infrared for TV remote. CHATBOX – 1 $495.00 Saltillo Corporation Digitized speech: 10 minutes. 16 spaces. Requires extensive message formulation Utilizes Minspeak (combines multi-meaning Need for numerous messages icons to represent words, phrases or Compact back-up to larger system sentences). Icon prediction, direct select and Primary device until use more complex system CHATBOX – DX $645.00 row/column or linear scanning. Holds up to 4 Fine motor skills overlays. DX model offers same as above with the addition of auditory scanning, 4 remote switch inputs and 4 or 16 active areas. Rechargeable battery. Size: 5.75”x 7.5”. Weight 1.5 lb. BLACKHAWK $529.00 Adamlab Digitized speech. 3.75 seconds of recording Symbolic level time per area. 16 messages (1" squares) on 4 Direct select or single/multiple switch use. different levels for 64 messages. Each level Requires extensive messages has 4 keys for selecting other levels. Plastic Motivated by voice output cover opens to insert overlays.. Size: 9.5"x Fine motor for direct 6"x 1.75", 1.5 lb. Gross motor for switch Need for portability

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS SMART/SPEAK $875.00 AMDI Smart/Speak Utilizes Smart Overlay System : Symbolic functioning Punch a hole in the designated area, using Need moderate number of messages standard hole punch. Change overlay and Can use for specialty vocabulary in particular level is changed accordingly. Device senses environments (sports, movies, shopping hole pattern on overlay. Interchangeable Spontaneous interactive communicator Flash Card holds 6 levels of recorded voice Need for portability with up to 30 minutes of recording time. Digitized speech with water resistant membrane with 6 levels of 32 messages with cell size of 1.25” sq. Rechargeable battery. Removable top grid. Carrying handle. Available 2 colors. Low battery indicator light. External speaker and record jacks. BLUEBIRD II Unlimiter Digitized speech Messages recorded into any Good motor control Saltillo in USA of 10 overlays. Overlays are selected by Need moderate number of messages $1195.00 flipping to the desired overlay and pressing Requires ease in portability the numbered overlay button to left of Use for specialty vocabulary in particular $1695.00 keyboard. Overlays have 24 buttons in 6 x 4 environments (sports, movies, shopping, etc.) With PMLS arrangement. PMLS software used to setup different keyboard configuration. 4 hours recorded speech. No restriction on message length. 24 active areas 1.25” x 1.4” Size 11.7” x 8.5” x 1.4” Weight 2.25 lbs. Handle for carrying. Overlay holder. Rechargeable .

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THE 2008 LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Progressive Communication Devices

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS LINGO $179.00 AbleNet Configurable for 2, 4, or 8 messages (with Symbolic level optional Symbol Holder 3-pack). Needs met by 2 to 8 messages 7 messages with up to 25 seconds; 1 message Good fine motor skills with 60 seconds. Need for portability One level. Need for device that does not call attention to ½” symbols may be used with Symbol itself Holder. No need for extensive message formulation Volume control and volume lockout.

Wearable; includes belt clip. Accessory pack has shoulder and smaller straps. Optional keyguards/symbol holders. Headphone jack for using device as a memory aid. Rechargeable battery (estimated one week between charges). COMMUNICATION $224.95 Enabling Devices 1-LEVEL: 5 frame options - Frame options: Symbolic level BUILDER 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16. 300 seconds total recording Gross to fine motor skills time. Built-in handle. Expanding communicative needs 4-LEVEL $305.95 4-LEVEL: Same frame options as 1-Level. Need for portability COMMUNICATION 600 seconds total recording time, maximum Need for age-appropriate appearance (1- BUILDER message length 4 seconds. LEVEL and 7-LEVEL) 7 LEVEL: Same frame options as others. $325.95 Total record time of 300 seconds. Up to 112

7-LEVEL messages. Blue with teddy bear or black. COMMUNICATION On-the-Go model has carrying strap. BUILDER All Models: Size: 12 ½”L x 9 ¼” W x 4”H. Frame size 8.5”x 7”. 4 AA batteries.

HIP TALK PLUS $249.95 Enabling Devices 300 seconds recording time configure to 3, 6, Symbolic level or 12 messages (3 interchangeable frames) Needs met by 3 to 12 messages Magnetic snap-on frames for ease in changing Good fine motor skills icons Auditory cueing Device contoured for Need portability especially for ambulatory the waist. Adjustable waist strap Neoprene Need device that does not call attention to itself carrying bag. •Sleep mode Volume control Backup for use with physical activities Low battery warning Size: 8½"L x 3"W x Expanding communication needs 3½"H. Requires 4 AAA Batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CARDINAL $279.00 Unlimiter 1, 2, 4, and 8 location overlays. 3 Levels Beginning communicator Saltillo in USA 8 minutes recording time Weight: 13.5 oz. Limited number of messages Size 7.6" x 5.25" x .9" Direct select digitized Need for portability recording. 2 auxiliary input jacks. Supplement more complex system 2 AA Batteries

LAPTOP $305.95 Enabling Devices 5 frame options: 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 messages. 7 Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR levels, up to 112 messages. 300 seconds total Gross to fine motor skills recording time. Size: 9 ½” x 7 ½” x 2 ¼”. Expanding communicative needs Frame size: 8 ½” x 7”. 4 AA Batteries Need for portability

SUPERTALKER $339.00 Ablenet 16 min. record time with variable message Beginning communicator with limited PROGRESSIVE lengths 4 different grid formats for 1, 2, 4 & 8 symbolic skills COMMUNICATOR keys with matching keyguards. Built-in Simple motor skills keyguard storage. Eight levels. Step-ahead Direct select or need for single switch access jack for single switch sequential message Need for limited messages playback. Eight jacks for single-switch Need for flexibility as part of future plans access to specific location. Volume control Requires flexibility for use in different with lockout feature 12” x 8.6” x 1.75” environments Requires 4 AA batteries Optional travel strap Emerging interactive skills

SCENE $395.95 Enabling Devices Includes 7 overlay scenes in Needs met by 1 to 16 messages COMMUNICATION color. Scenes include Playground, Gross to fine motor skills BUILDER Classroom, Apartment, Pet Shop, Need for portability Therapy Room, Birthday Party, and Pre-graphic symbol level Grocery Store. Comes with 5 clear plastic Aided by visual scene support snap-in grid frames of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 Motivated by voice output windows which allow the user to gradually select more detailed sections of the scenes. 300 seconds of recording time with 7 levels. Adjustable feet for appropriate angle selection. Has a built-in compartment to store overlays. Handle for portability. Size: 14¾"W x 6½"H x 12½"D. Requires 4 AA Batteries.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CHOICE 4 $399.95 Enabling Devices 1, 2, 3, or 4 messages Symbolic level: object to graphic COMMUNICATOR 300 seconds recording time Gross to fine motor skills $14.95 12 levels Limited number of messages HEADPHONES Change number of messages by pressing two Expanding communicative needs cells and covering with black icon covers Need for auditory prompting Direct select, or auditory and visual scanning Need for visual supports Adjustable scan speed, 2, 6 or 9 second Can Need for scanning visual or auditory chose: speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones simultaneously.

Size: 8"L x 15½"W x 3"H

Requires 4 D Batteries

Headphones optional VOICEPAL LEVELS $499.00 Adaptivation Four levels Can configure to 2, 3, 5 or 10 Needs met by 5 or 10 messages messages per level . Activated by built-in Direct select or single switch skills keypad, taction pads, or external switches. Understands linguistic output Relay jack for controlling external devices. May need tactile feedback May be used for sequential or randomized May need concrete cues or symbols messaging. Visual or auditory scanning. Motivated by voice output Optional external LEDs or vibrating motor. May need auditory and/or visual scanning Total recording time of 17 ½ minutes. Size: Fine motor for direct 3.75” x 6” x 1.8”. Requires 4 AA batteries. Gross motor for switch Delayed activation 0 to 2 secs.

MESSAGE MATE Words+ MM20: 20/75 has 75 seconds of memory Direct select or scanning abilities 20/150 has 150 seconds of memory Motivated by voice output 20/75 $599.00 Weight: 1¾ lbs Size: 11.75”x 3”x 1.25” One Does not require extensive message level, configure to 20 5, 2, 1 message spaces. formulation 20/150 $799.00 MM/40: Fine motor for direct activation 40/150 2.50 minutes of memory(single level) Gross motor for switch activation 40/150 $949.00 40/300 5 minutes of memory (Multi levels) Need for durability 40/600 10 minutes of memory(Multi levels) 40/300 $1,149.00 Configure to 40 (¾” x ¾”), 10, 4, 2, 1 message spaces. Multi level has 4 change 40/600 $1,349.00 level spaces with 36 message spaces All Models: Membrane panel clear plastic pocket for overlays. Configure number of messages. 1/ 2 switch scanning & adjustable scan rate. Auditory scanning. Uses human voice. Sleep mode. AC charger. Keys with adjustable acceptance time. Volume control.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS TALARA-32 $790.00 Zygo Digitized speech device with 2 to 32 Symbolic level messages. 4 levels (all levels must have same Needs met by 128 messages or less number of messages). 45 minutes recording Need for portability time, no limit per message. Buttons at top of Need for greater user control over volume, device allow user to change volume & levels. level Scanning. Hinged overlay retainer for ease in Fine motor for some keyboard configurations changing overlays. Fold down carrying Gross motor for some keyboard configurations

handle. Keyguards & carrying bag extra. and switch access Wedge shape. Keyboard size 1.5” x 7.75” 1.75 lbs. 4 AA batteries. L*E*O* $799.00 Tobii ATI Digitized speech. Can use its software or Designed for beginning and young customize. Maximum number of cells: 32 communicators. With SCANNING $999.00 Grids: 1, 8, & 32-cell; 1-cell grid for Basic Motor skills for direct selection or scene-based communication. Levels up to scanning 20(20 different cards can be programmed Displays symbolic functioning stored onboard) automatically loads Need for limited to moderate number of messages that match current overlay. messages Grids interchangeable (3 included) Need to use scenes to support communication automatically detected 12"x 9"x 0.9" 1.9 Requires portability lbs. Built-in rechargeable battery. Need environmental control Recording time 32 min.10 secs a message. Record directly or use software. Cards: print on plain paper. Infrared/ECU:

SUPERHAWK SIX $869.00 Adamlab Digitized speech 6, 12, or 72 plus minutes. Direct select or scan Up to 72 cells, grid dimensions from 6x12 to Motivated by voice output SUPERHAWK TWELVE $1069.00 1x2. Up to 72 pages, limited by memory. 72 Requires extensive numbers of messages location keyguard included. 4 output jacks to Need auditory scanning SUPERHAWK PLUS $1339.00 control other devices. 4 inputs jacks. Auditory Fine motor for direct scan. LCD for level location & programming. Gross motor for switch Size: 10.5”x 13.75”x 2”, 3 lb. AC charger.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS CHATBOX 40 Saltillo ChatBox 40 Static display device with LCD Need for visual feedback (lights and text) $895.00 panel with 30 minutes digitized speech use Need for portability CHATBOX 40 PLUS across levels & cells as needed. 40 Keys - .9” Need for limited to numerous messages $1095.00 by .9” or 10 Keys - 1.9” by 1.9.” Ten levels Spontaneous interactive communicator CHATBOX 40-XT of messages (change with up/down arrows). Support emerging message formulation $1195.00 LED’s on each key with a stored message CHATBOX 40-XT PLUS provide user with visual cue. Digitized ChatBox 40-XT Requires literacy skills $1395.00 messages can be programmed to include text Fine motor skills that appears in 2-line LCD Display. Use Supports generative communication and feature to assemble a message using multiple message formulation. keys (e.g., “I want ... to eat”). The message can then be spoken as a single phrase by selecting the Speak Message. Numerous Scanning Options. Time variable .1-10 secs. ChatBox 40-XT adds basic voice synthesis capability. User can create their own messages on the LCD display using either pre-stored messages or typing on an alphabet keyboard. Li-Ion rechargeable battery with AC adapter. Size 12” x 8.3” 2.25 lbs BOARDMAKER $899.00 Mayer Johnson Provides interactive activities. Each activity Symbolic skills ACTIVITY PAD can have up to 32 recordable buttons. Need to generalize symbol use to other Freeform layouts possible. Up to four situations minutes of total recording time per Support for emergent literacy SmartPocket. Activities are created in Support in educational and learning Boardmaker (sample activities and templates opportunities are included), and 2 activities fit on a single

letter sized sheet of paper. SMART/128 $985.00 AMDi Digitized Speech with 6 levels of 128 Symbolic functioning messages per level. 2.25 seconds per Need moderate to extensive number of message. Optional key guards 4,8,16,32,128. messages Transparent top grid can be removed. With Fine motor skills grid, the Smart/128 is a standard static 128 Can use for specialty vocabulary in particular location device. Without grid, can be used as environments (sports, movies, shopping a pictorial communication device. Utilizes Smart Overlay System : Punch hole in the designated area, using standard hole punch. Change overlay changes level accordingly. Device senses hole pattern. Interchangeable Flash Card holds 6 levels of recorded voice with up to 30 minutes of record time.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS BOARDSPEAKER T1200 $995.00 Afforda Speech Unlimited recording Symbolic level: object to graphic Built-in touch screen Fine motor skills SPANISH Hold up to 40 cards Limited number to large number of messages Screen accommodates 1 to 54 cells per page Expanding communicative needs Uses Boardmaker to create picture cards that Portability must be printed using an EPSON PictureMate Need for changing overlays independently photo printer. Messages are programmed on the Boardspeaker website and then a barcode is printed on back of the card which contains spoken messages. Boardmaker reads the bar code. Requires 4” x 6” BoardSpeaker Cardstock for picture cards Can be used with objects that have barcode attached. ( no special paper required) DECtalk Rechargeable batteries EASYTALK Great Talking Box Digitized voice output. 6 keyboard layouts: Direct select or scanning abilities 8 MINUTES $999.00 4x10 (40), 4x5(20), 2x5(10), 2x2(4), 1x2(2), Motivated by voice output 16 MINUTES $1099.00 and 1x1(1) messages. No limit on time per Does not require extensive message 24 MINUTES $1199.00 message up to the overall time on the device. formulation 32 MINUTES $1299.00 8 possible levels. Four scanning options. 1 Fine motor for direct output jack for external speaker; 2 input jacks Gross motor for switch for external switches. Automatic call button when any key pressed for >5 seconds. Size: 12" x 4" x 1.25", 2.1 lbs. Rechargeable battery

VOCAFLEX Falck AS One hour of recorded speech. Comes with 90 Symbolic level 30 MINUTES $1195.00 Available from Saltillo overlays; 51 overlays can be stored at once. Expanding communicative needs 1 HOUR $1295.00 Barcode on overlay signals device keyboard Need for portability configuration & vocabulary. 10 & 20 second Need for ease in changing overlays message lengths. Boardmaker compatible independently files included to print onto overlays. 9 Fine motor skills keyguards. Auto on/off. 6.3” x 4” x 1.1”; keyboard area: 3”x3”; 11 oz. Rechargeable

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS DIGICOM 2000 $1499.00 Great Talking Box Liquid crystal display w/2 rows, 16 characters Symbolic level each. Touch Panel: 9.12” x 4.10” 34 minutes Expanding communicative needs recording time. Can transfer messages/ Need for portability functions between keys without re-recording. Fine motor skills Key activation times can be changed to Need for assistance in sequencing messages accommodate user. Sequence prediction to aid in sequencing. Save an unlimited number of messages on floppy disk with Digicom 2000

disk drive (extra). Display provides instructions for programming. Visual & verbal cues for scanning. 18 overlays, some pre-printed and some blank. Vary in size from 1x 2 (2 keys) to 4x 12 (48 keys). Size: 10.75" x 7.74" x 1.5" 2.7 lbs. Rechargeable battery.

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Dynamic Display Devices DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS HAND HELD VOICE $695.00 Ability Research Dynamic Display Touch screen, black and Symbolic level white LCD. 2400 Mayer Johnson Picture Fine motor skills Communication Symbols. Quickly change Expanding communicative needs recordings with “hot swap cards.” 8 minutes Need for portability of recording. Option of purchasing 16 minute Good visual skills for LCD screen expansion cards, carry case, backup cable and

boardlink software. 1.5 lbs. AA batteries CYRANO $1399.00 One Write Company Picture or symbol level COMMUNICATOR Based on Pidion BM150R with built-in 1.3 Need for many messages megapixel camera. 3 ½” full color screen with Ability to negotiate multiple levels touch sensitivity. 520 Mhz processor. Over Fine motor skills 500mb of on-board memory, with 1GB Spelling ability (for text-to-speech) storage card. Uses a picture-based interface Need for handheld communicator and/or text-to-speech (Cyrano Shorthand TM ) Desire for a more stylish or professional and synthesized speech (4 voices: male & appearance female American & British). Designed to be Need or desire for being able to add new easily programmed by user or caregiver, with photos/messages quickly, without extensive lay out and strategy developed by therapist. programming Can access other programs on board, such as Microsoft software. Clickpix: allows to take picture with camera & use entire screen with hot spots for communication or to link to other pages. Text-to-Speech with full-screen keyboard is possible. Bluetooth &Wi-Fi ,GPS receiver & FM radio transmitter. Play movies & music. Many accessories available to add convenience and durability. Rechargeable battery with 8-hour life; AC adapter included.

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS MINI-AUGGIE $1149.00 RJ Cooper PocketPC (HP iPaq) 2495 utilizes Point To Picture or symbol level Pictures - Mobile (PTP-Mobile) software and Need for many messages is touch-sensitive. The Mayer-Johnson PCS Ability to negotiate multiple levels library included on SD card, and the Dell has Fine motor skills or scanning skills built-in voice recording. Unlimited number Need for handheld or portable communicator of 'pages' with up to 25 pictures per page can Desire for a more stylish or professional be stored, jumped to, and retrieved. Weighs appearance 1.2 pounds. Full day battery life full-screen display of the selected icon, which greatly enhances the 'speaking' power of the device. Black rugged case. scanning capability permits program to be operated by touching the screen (anywhere) at specific times, or with optional Cordless Mini-Auggie Switch Interface, which then can do Auto- and Step- Scanning and auditory scanning

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Text-to-Speech Devices

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS SPEAKING LANGUAGE Franklin Electronic Synthesized speech. 130,000 words. Accepts synthetic speech MASTER $129.95 Publishers 8-line display. Qwerty keyboard. AC adapter. Direct select Contrast and volume controls. Automatic Understands symbols/code SPECIAL EDITION $449.95 shutoff. Reading/spelling skills to formulate messages Need for portable speech output Good fine motor Special Edition: for those challenged by blindness, visual or speech impairments, learning disabilities or dyslexia. DANA $350.00 + Alphasmart Talking word processor $210.00 Don Johnston’s Write: Outloud (Write: AC power adapter and rechargeable battery OutLoud pack Two USB ports Two expansion slots with Voice IrDA (infrared) port for beaming data and Card) = software with other devices $560.00 2.0 lbs 12.4" x 9.3" x 1.9

THE WRITER FUSION $369.00 Advanced Keyboard Talking portable word processor with qwerty Fine motor skills Text to Technologies keyboard. Speak key. Words highlighted as Reading /spelling ability (at least phonetic Speech Pkg. read. Word prediction. Can hear before spelling selection Thesaurus Dictionary Need for portability Graphic display with font size adjustment Need for relay to printer or computer Infrared receiver and sender AC Adapter/recharger Canvas case ¦Headphones SMARTSPEAKER $479.00 Afforda Speech Adds voice output to AlphaSmart Fine motor skills FOR ALPHSMART® Spelling ability (at least phonetic spelling) NEO, 3000 and 2000: Need for portability $568.00 BUNDLED WITH ALPHASMART® 2000: $568 each

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DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS KEYBOARD $795.00 Afforda Speech DECtalk® Fine motor skills COMMUNICATOR LCD display : 2 lines by 16 characters Spelling ability (at least phonetic spelling) (also available with 1x8 and 3x16 displays) Need for portability Stores up to 36 commonly used phrases Works in "Sentence Mode", "Word Mode" and "Letter Mode" Mini Standard PS/2 Keyboard Built-in audio amplifier and speaker Standalone, works without a PC! Size 8.75"x7"x1.25" Weights 1 lb 4AA batteries, alkaline or rechargeable Works with your own PS/2 keyboard

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THE LITE TECH LOW COST AAC CHART VOICE OUTPUT DEVICES – Devices for Those with Visual Impairment

DEVICE PHOTO COST MANUFACTURER FEATURES CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS AUDITORY $153.95 Enabling Devices Scans through pre-recorded messages at a Auditory attending skills COMMUNICATOR lowered volume; switch reactivated to select Visual impairment message, which is played at an amplified Gross motor skills volume. 16-level unit; 300 seconds of total Needs met by limited number of messages recording time with 18 seconds per level. Jack Motivated by and good comprehension of for an external switch (not included). Size: 6 voice output ½”L x 4”W x 2 ½”H (lower front wedge). Requires 4 AA batteries. SYMBOL $335.95 Enabling Devices Designed for blindness or dual sensory Symbolic level COMMUNICATOR FOR impairment. 6 levels of 6 messages, 6 seconds Gross motor skills THE BLIND per message. Activated by downward pressure Blind or Dual Sensory impaired on removable tactile symbols. Optional Need for tactile symbols vibrating feedback so that those with hearing Need for vibrating feedback impairment can know the message has been Need for portability activated. Includes 6 symbols: bathroom, something wrong, drink, I want, finished, eat. Handle and carrying strap. Size: 14”L x 10 ½”W x 2”H. 4 AA batteries. ILLUMINATED PICTURE $340.95 Enabling Devices Push any of the 4 pictures to activate pre- Symbolic level FRAME recorded message and the photo will be Gross motor skills COMMUNICATOR & brightly illuminated. Uses 4" x 5" picture Visual acuity or processing aided by ACCESSORY card holders. Holds up to 8 photographs using background illumination front and back. Work in fields of one, two, Needs met by multiple messages Set of extra frame holders $19.95 three, or four. Direct select, single switch scanning, or auditory cueing. Adjustable scan speed of 2, 6, 9 seconds. Three broadcast options: speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones. 12 levels with 300 seconds of recording time, 5 seconds per message Size: 12½"D x 19"W x 6"H. Requires 4 D Batteries. VISUALLY IMPAIRED $345.95 Enabling Devices Two dimmable fluorescent tubes providing Symbolic level COMMUNICATORS $385.95 intensive background illumination. For use Gross motor skills SMALL $395.95 with clear or transparent symbols. Visual acuity or processing aided by MEDIUM SMALL: 48 6-second messages on 6 levels. background illumination LARGE Size: 15”x9 ¾”x5 ¾” wedge. 2”x2” symbols. Needs met by multiple messages MEDIUM: 60 5-second messages on 6 levels. Size: 18”x10”x 5” wedge. 3”x3” symbols. LARGE: 48 6-second messages on 6 levels. Size: 20”x12”X7”. 4”x4” symbols. Requires AC adapter (included) and 4 AA batteries.

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Ability Research AlphaSmart Early Learning Images Interactive Therapeutics, Inc. PO Box 1721 PO Box 8036 380 Stevens Ave. Ste 310 PO Box 1805 Saltillo Corporation Minnetonka, MN 55345 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Stow, Ohio 44244-0805 2143 TR112 1-(952)-939-0121 888-274-0680 (858) 509-9003 1-800-253-5111 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 www.abilityresearch.com www.interactivetherapy.com www.alphasmart.com www.elliecards.com 330-674-6722 www.saltillo.com Ablenet Inc. Inclusive TLC, Attainment Corp. 2808 Fairview Avenue N. 2206 Legacy Oak Drive, PO Box 930160 Enabling Devices Silver Lining Multimedia Roseville, MN 55113-1308 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Verona, WI 53593-0160 385 Warburton Avenue PO Box 544 1-800-322-0956 1-800-462-0930 www.ablenetinc.com 1-800-327-4269 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 www.inclusivetlc.com Peterorough, NH 03458 www.attainmentcompany.com 1-800-832-8697 888-777-0876 Adamlab www.enablingdevices.com Luminaud, Inc. www.silverliningmm.com 55 E. Long Lake Rd STE 337 Augmentative Resources 8688 Tyler Boulevard Troy, MI 48085 8331 Epicenter Blvd. Frame Technologies Mentor, Ohio 44060 Tobii-ATI 248-362-9603 Lakeland, FL 33809 W861 Pearl Street 1-800-255-3409 333 Elm Street www.adamlab.com Phone 877-471-1863 Oneida, WI 54155 www.luminaud.com Dedham, MA 02026 www.augresources.com (920) 869-2979 800-793-9227 Adaptivation, Inc. www.frame-tech.com Mayer-Johnson Company www.assistivetech.com 2225 w. 50th St., Suite 100 Buddy Speak, LLC PO Box 1579 Sioux Falls, SD57105 P.O. Box 385831 Franklin Electronic Publishers Solana Beach, CA 92075 Vidatak, LLC 1-800-723-2783 Bloomington, MN 55438 One Franklin Plaza 1-800-588-4548 9080 Santa Monica Blvd #103 www.adaptivation.com 952-942-7919 Burlington, NJ 08016 www.mayer-johnson.com Los Angeles, CA 90069 www.buddyspeak.com 1-800-525-9673 877.EZB.OARD Advanced Keyboard Tech www.franklin.com Object-Symbol Resource LLC www.vidatak.com PO Box 186 Communication Picture Board P.O. Box 68798 Paso Robles, CA 93447-186 Mike Weston Great Talking Box Co. Portland, OR 97268 Words + 800-797-7121 (305) 759-4764 2245 Fortune Dr., Suite A 888-794-3976 1220 West Ave. J www.writerlearning.com www.objectsymbol.com [email protected] San Jose, CA 95131 Lancaster, CA 93534

Advanced Multimedia Devices 1-408-456-0133 1-800-869-8521 One Write 200 Frank Road DTK Enterprises, Inc. www.greattalkingbox.com www.words-plus.com 3750 State Road 37 East Hicksville, NY 11801 1954 First Street, #155 Lancaster, Ohio 43410 1-888-353-AMDI Highland Park, IL, 60035 Inclusive TLC Zygo Industries Inc. www.amdi.net 847-579-1309 315 Wootton St 740-654-2128 PO Box 1008 www.listentome.biz Boonton, NJ 07005 www.onewriteco.com Portland, OR 97207-1008 Afforda Speech 1-800-462-0930 1-800-234-6006 2 Meadowlark Rd. www.inclusivetlc.com RJ Cooper Assoc. www.zygo-usa.com Gloucester, ON, Canada 27601 Forbes Rd. Suite 39 888-866-1668 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 www.afordaspeech.com 1-800-752-6673 www.rjcooper.com

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