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Augmentative/Alternative Communication aid for 
people with speech challenge

 
 Typical Applications
 
BoardSpeaker is a picture/symbol based Augmentative/Alternative Communications device well suited for those non-speaking non-reading individuals to communicate their needs.
 
Non-speaking individuals with functional motor skill, often used by patients of:
  • ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Learning disabled
Functions as Augmentative/Alternative Communications Aid
 
Functions also as a learning aid for the learning disabled
 
Functions also as a story teller for reading stories
 
 
 
 Operating Requirement
PC for running the picture card generating software
 
A printer and card stock are required for printing the picture cards
 
Serial/USB printer connection
 
Uses 4xAA batteries or rechargeable batteries
 
 
Caution:
The unit is not waterproof or spill proof.  For indoor use only.
 
ąPC is required only to create the picture/symbol cards
 
 Product Details
Name:  BoardSpeaker™
Product Code:  T1000
Price:  TBA



  • DECtalk® with 9 voices (male and female)
  • Unlimited vocabulary
  • Built-in touch screen
  • Holds up to 40 picture cards inside
  • Change picture cards without touching them
  • Easy to change entire stack of picture cards
  • Rugged, will survive 3 ft. drops onto floor
  • Low power consumption with auto shut-off
  • Fraction of the price of tablet computer!
  • Standalone, works without a PCą!

The BoardSpeaker™ is the ideal companion to the Boardmaker® software, allowing you to speech-enable picture/symbol cards that you create.  You select the symbols you want and the message you want to play back and the software will create these custom picture cards for you in one-easy step.  The BoardSpeaker is also ideal for the learning disabled individuals as they function not only as an AAC device, but also as a repetitive learning exercise tool.  Each person would benefit from customized lesson plans instead of "standard lessons" as with many picture card based system.  Featuring the industry standard DECtalk voices, you can expect a highly intelligible and configurable text-to-speech voice output.  

With BoardSpeaker, one can change the individual picture cards without needing to even touch them.  Compared to the overlay systems which often require the teacher/OT to change overlays for the user, the BoardSpeaker is so easy to use that the user can change the picture cards without any assistance.

Furthermore, the BoardSpeaker is an ideal reading tool for the children!  Children can read and follow the story at their own pace, they will never tire of hearing the same stories over and over again!  Some of the popular story books planned to be made available are:




Click on the speaker icon below to listen to a sample of audio output!
 


"Hello and welcome to Afforda Speech"  


"Can I have a glass of water please."
 


See a video clip of BoardSpeaker T1000
demo shown at CSUN 

 
 
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