Additional English page sets including Essence, Gateway and Pixon are available as in-app purchases. Each page set targets individuals with different communication needs. Various page sets are included with the TouchChat: VocabPC, MultiChat-15, and Spelling and available in both English and Spanish options, myQuickChat’s are available in English while Sintaxis and Sin Sintaxis files are available in Spanish. For example, buttons may be programmed to speak a message, navigate to a different page, change the volume or clear the display. The buttons are programmed to have specific actions. Page sets are linked pages, each of which is divided into a number of buttons. TouchChat gives an individual the ability to navigate through page sets and speak messages. This feature allows a person to communicate silently or in a noisy environment. TouchChat also has a unique feature whereby one can simply tilt the device to make the message expand to fill the screen in large letters. Various English and Spanish synthesized voices are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality. Words, phrases and messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing recorded message. TouchChat fits into the category of assistive technology known as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and includes features that were previously only available in much more expensive dedicated devices. 2.0 includes a new English WordPower 108 file and the first Spanish WordPower option with 48 locations. TouchChat 2.0 provides both English and Spanish options in one app and provides a universal app supporting iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®. WordPower with Phrases incorporates phrases for easier language generation. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. This version of TouchChat is bundled with the WordPower series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. In addition, it includes a Phrases and Categories version – a vocabulary option for individuals not able to use a strictly word-based system.TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. The Picture WordPower system consists of single-hit words, category-based words, and spelling with word prediction. However, it includes picture supports for individuals who require them. Like the WordPower system, the Picture WordPower language system is also a word-based, generative vocabulary. WordPower also features a QWERTY keyboard, positioned at the top of the board so as to provide close proximity between the spelling board and the word prediction keys. WordPower uses these 100+ words in conjunction with spelling and word prediction, with the core words categorized, color-coded and alphabetized for easy access. The system takes advantage of the fact that only 100 words account for approximately 50 percent of words spoken – thus "core" vocabulary. Produced by Inman Innovations, WordPower combines the features of core vocabulary, spelling and word prediction. WordPower facilitates fast and efficient language, with minimal time and effort required to begin communicating.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |