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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
A computer with internet access for creating the picture cards
(PC, Mac or any other computers with industry standard internet browser)
 
For printing BoardSpeaker Labels:
- any inkjet/laser printer

For printing BoardSpeaker Cards:
- Epson PictureMate inkjet printer 
 
Consumables: Special 4"x6" BoardSpeaker Cardstock required for printing BoardSpeaker Cards, available for purchase
 
BoardMaker is not required but may be used for creating picture symbols
 
 
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 DECtalk™
Product Code:  T1200
Price:  USD $995
Status:  FCC/Industry Canada Approved



  • NEW!  EXTERNAL MODE to work with 3D objects & flash cards
  • Unlimited vocabulary text-to-speech
  • DECtalk® with 9 voices (male and female)
  • 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
  • Ruggedly built with 0.1" thick plastic housing 
  • 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 web application will create these custom picture cards for you in easy-to-use interface.  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 features the industry standard DECtalk text-to-speech system so you have a highly intelligible and configurable text-to-speech system. 

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."
 

Datasheet (PDF)

Product Review (PDF)

White Paper (PDF)

 
 
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