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Single Message Voice Output Technology Information and resources for single message AAC use

Step-by-Step communicators can have a whole string of messages recorded onto them. The messages are spoken in the sequence they are recorded by pressing the switch. The device has 75 seconds of recording time.

Free online audience response system that uses SMS text messages or the web to answer questions with real-time results.

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

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.

Communication books are used as a support for spoken communication (or in the absence of speech), to enable people to get their message across. They may range from very simple formats with few pictures, to extensive books with many pages. Links to resources and ideas bank for communication books and passports.

"Learning new vocabulary can be stressful and challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Words U puts college-level vocabulary words in your hands, and lets you discover them as you message your friends."

nice hierarchy of beginning 4,8,16,32 message boards Erickson ATIA 13

Results All participants exhibited a positive increase in multisymbol message production almost immediately upon introduction of the LTM prompting procedure.

Ace is a 12 year old boy diagnosed with Glutaric Acidemia Type 1. Ace is Physically Disabled but intellectually he is as bright as a button with a sense of humour beyond his years. He is currently in grade 6 advanced and is one of the School Captains voicing his opinions through his ECO2 Device. Devoted supporter of the Brisbane Lions Football club, lover of Documentries including Steve Irwin David Attenborough, Man vs Wild and War Documentries. He also surfs the net on his Eco2 finding out all sorts of information, even does his shopping on Ebay :) He has also figured out that if l am out enjoying a few hours of respite he can message me through Facebook :D. He is a beautiful example of what you can do if you believe in yourself and just keep trying !!

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

A SmartArt graphic is a visual representation of your information that you can quickly and easily create, choosing from among many different layouts, to effectively communicate your message or ideas.

Welcome AAC and General Assistive Technology lovers. Here you will find information, materials and sites of interest related to AAC and AT. Of particular interest is the use of core vocabulary to support students with language and communication disabilities. Also featured is training materials related to computer access methods and training of those methods. This is a work in progress by a school-based AT Specialist. Data is updated when I have the time! Please go to the discussion tab to leave me a message or make comments. Enjoy! Barb Cannon Site Owner and AT Specialist

"[TechKnowledgy 2015-16] Twitter 101 for Educational Professionals: Harry Potter Style! Author: TechKnowledgy Conference Description: Webinar on 11/12/2015 by Christopher Bugaj Face it, you're a muggle. There's an entire wizarding world happening all around you called Twitter. You've heard about it. You may have even tried it. But you don't understand how or why it works. Why tweet? What's a hashtag and how do I use it? What is a "chat," how does it work, and why would I ever want to be involved in one? This session will take you through the basics. Not only will you learn the "hows" of Twitter, but you'll learn the "whys." Learn why and how to search Twitter for assistive technology resources as well as find other users who share similar interests. Features such as hashtags, mentions, direct messages, and scheduled chats will all be discussed. Accio participanto!"

Online digital voice recorder with visual feedback for volume