Browse Products: Communication, Phones, Reading and Writing Aids

A battery powered communication device providing 32 message / multiple level communications. It features easy to change overlays and is lightweight and portable.

An A4 size acrylic magnifier with a stand. It is suitable for reading large areas such as a newspaper.

Plastic writing guide to help keep writing on a page straight and neat. Frame fits a standard sheet of A4 paper and the 13 apertures correspond to ordinary line spacing. Useful as a visual and tactile guide.

Aacorn is a symbol based AAC app which is specifically designed for children. It uses digitised (recorded) real children's voices. Aacorn uses a word prediction tree which presents five logical options of possible 'next' words to help the child formulate his/her message. The child may add his/her own word from the 'category' section if nothing has been predicted or if the predicted words are not suitable. Apple platform is required.

Abilitiweights Smiles are wrist weights for handwriting control. They are sold in pairs.

Sounding Board is an application that enables an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to be used as a speech generating device. The application uses recorded speech. From one to 20 cells can be programmed on each page, and pages can be linked. A bank of pictures is available for use. The app accepts pictures from a camera. Input methods include direct touch and switching (via an external bluetooth switch).

Phone Rights is a free downloadable App that will allow mobile phone customers to test their reception and log where and when they are experiencing call dropouts, delayed text messages and slow internet so they can make a complaint to their provider. The app also offers consumers and small businesses advice on how to resolve common phone and internet issues through tip sheets and video guides. Issues include contracts, bill shock, global roaming and data charges.

The Accent 1200 is a touchscreen tablet style speech generating device with synthesized speech output. It runs Windows 8 and comes preloaded with Unity and NuVoice software or Essence. Device features include a 11.6" (diagonal measurement) touchscreen, rear mounted speakers, and a carry handle. Edging comes in blue, yellow, red, black or green. Alternative access methods available via the settings include eye gaze, switch and scan, mouse, joystick and mouse emulation.