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 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 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

Specifications subject to change without notice.

 
 Product Details
Name:  BoardSpeaker GoSpeech™
Product Code:  T1100
Price:  USD $995
Status:  Discontinued.  Please order T1200



  • Unlimited vocabulary text-to-speech
  • Single-voice concatenative speech
  • 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.  

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.

The BoardSpeaker's text-to-speech system features a "concatenative" approach using pre-stored human speech acoustic elements, thereby offering human sounding voice output.   

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!  


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."
 

 
 
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