High Tech communication aids are available in different sizes, with different capabilities. They can be text-based for literate users, use different symbol systems, or have static and/or dynamic displays. Access can be direct or via a switch, and selection can be direct or via scanning. These aids may be dedicated communication devices, sophisticated software on computers, or communication apps on mobile or tablet devices.
Dedicated devices include:
The Lightwriter – A text based communication aid.
The Dynavox Range – dynamic display predominately symbol based systems.
The Liberator Range – dynamic display symbol systems
The Tobii Range – dynamic display symbol and text systems, leaders in eye gaze technology.
Mainstream products, such as the iPad or Android tablets are now being utilised in the field of AAC. For more information look on our iPad page.
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