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This device can help encourage vocalization by simply using the device repetitively. The Language Master is an electronic device about the size of an answering machine that plugs into an outlet. The cards, which are approximately 3" by 8" with a "recordab

Enabling Devices is a company dedicated to developing affordable learning and assistive devices to help people of all ages with disabling conditions.

"Mobile devices offer an ever expanding range of possibilities for individuals who require more specialized assistive technology as well. Here's a video that powerfully illustrates some of these possiblities."

"LAMP Words for Life AAC Books and Activities Below are a series of files I personally created for children to learn vocabulary.  which goes with various books and o   Realize that vocabularies vary if any customization has been done to the device, so your child's vocabulary may not directly match the sequences represented in the files, however, the sequences will likely get you very close to the correct sequence."

Speaker: Debbie Witkowski Presentation: Getting the most from High-Tech AAC Devices This segment is a discussion on the use of pre-stored messages versus a word-based vocabulary set in high-tech AAC devices, specifically the use of core vocabulary. This discussion includes a review of journal articles on the topics of pre-stored messages and core vocabulary.

12 button single level voice output communication device cheeeeep

Steps for Implementation: Speech Generating Devices (SGD) Fransone, E., & Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2008). Overview of speech generating devices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.

Free mnemonics (mnemonic device or Jog) creation tool http://www.joglab.com WARNING: may contain eighties synthesizer music

A downloadable book to help explain how to implement an AAC device

Orange County Public Schools - AAC Implementation Strategies Model It!!! thoughts on aided language AAC Plan for Implemention a planning tool for who and how implemention will happen Greetings & Closing Poster instructions to staff on how to implement single message device Dyanmic AAC Competency Goals Word Hunts A game to encourage vocabulary building using AAC device. Writing Communication Goals A Plan for Indroducing Core Vocabulary

MATN Webinar recording about iOS devices from April, 2012

How setup a Braillesense to connect via Bluetooth with an iOS device

PDF describing the MS Office apps for iOS devices.

101+ Ideas for Using the BIGMack or Other Single Message Communication Devices

Original, non-fiction picture books support beginning readers of all ages. Features include predictable, rhythmic language; images with clear, familiar subjects; and text that ranges from one word up to a few sentences per page. These original English texts, created and narrated by a team of contributors, can be listened to in multiple languages, on any device. The intent is to eventually support the 300 languages spoken in American homes.

A place in northern Virginia that repairs broken iOS devices.

The South Carolina AT Program provides tips on using visual supports with voice output communication devices. Includes videos of children using the supports.

"Loudoun County Public Library now offers customers access to Beanstack, an online portal that provides free personalized recommendations of children's books and apps. The new, online service is free to all customers with an LCPL library card. Customers can sign up here and use Beanstack from their home computer, mobile device, or in any of the Library's branch locations.   Beanstack is an innovative new way to connect children and their families with books and educational apps that match each child's interests, age and reading level."

Content Distribution section states that you can't put apps on multiple devices

" The 22 page booklet covers visual and symbol supports, computer skills, lesson plans and curriculum materials together with a collection of very useful web sites. Each resource is described together with a live link if you are reading the booklet on your computer or device"