Communication and Speech

AAC policy

All high-tech AAC devices (Accent 800, 1000, 1400, Tobii Dynavox, etc.) must be borrowed through SLPs or OTs only. Families wishing to borrow an AAC device through Assistive Technology of Ohio MUST have an SLP or OT they are currently working with request the device. iPads must also be borrowed through an SLP or OT. No high-tech AAC device or iPad will be loaned to families. 

Device	Company	Company Website	Description
	Apple iPad 16G, wi-fi only	Apple, Inc.	Tablet with speech communication apps, including LAMP, Proloquo2go, TouchChat and more. Not all speech apps listed are on all iPads.
	NovaChat 10	Saltillo	Android tablet-based Speech Communication Device. Optional Spanishl
	New! Eye Gaze Edge	Eye Gaze Edge	Tablet-based eye-tracking speech communication device. Floor mount or table clamp mount available as separate request.
	TobiiDynavox t10	TobiiDynavox	Android-based speech generation device, 9.7 inch screen. This model has been discontinued by Tobiidynavox.
	Tobiidynavox I-110	Tobiidynavox	Android based speech communication device
	Tobiidynavox I-13 with Eye Gaze	Tobiidynavox	Speech communication device with eye gaze component
	FRS ProSlate 10	FRS Custom Solutions	iPad-based Speech Communication
	Via Pro	PRC-Saltillo	ios-based communication device offers three options on the same device: TouchChat® with WordPower™, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue™ AAC
	PRC Prio	Prentke-Romich Company	iPad-based Speech Communication using LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) app
	Step-by-Step Communicator (Red, Green, Blue or Yellow)	InfoGrip	Simple recordable communication device
	BigMACK (comes with changeable lids)	AbleNet	Recordable, simple communication device
	Talking Brix (two sets in library)	Ablenet, Inc.	Thin, light communicators with built-in magnets. Comes in set of 3
	Accent 800 (Purple)	Prentke-Romich	Smaller dedicated speech generaing device
	PRC Accent 1000	Prente-Romich Company	Dedicated speech communication device
	Accent 1400	Prentke-Romich (PRC)	Comes with NuEye component for eye gaze
	Lingraphica	lingraphica.com	Designed for those experiencing aphasia
	Tech/Talk	AMDi	8 level/message communicator
	PC Eye Explore	TobiiDynavox	Entry level eye tracking device
	Tobii PC Eye	TobiiDynavox	Eye gaze component for PCs. Replaced by PC Eye 5.
	Laptop Communicator	Enabling Devices, Inc.	Record and play back from 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 different messages per level. This device has been discontinued by Enabling Devices.
	Cheap Talk Communicator	Enabling Devices, Inc.	Record messages for playback, can be used with switches.
	Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct	Enabling Devices, Inc.	Record messages for playback, can be used with switches.
	Cheap Talk 8 Six Level Communicator	Enabling Devices, Inc.	Offers 6 levels of recorded messages, can be used with switches
	Medley Communication Aid	Adaptivation Inc.	Features direct selection, sequencing, randomizing and external switch use
	Talking My Way Object Communication System	Turning Point Technology	A system for communication using objects mounted on plastic cards with matching Picture Communication Symbols. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
	sCOMM Ubi Duo SGD	sCOMM	A dedicated speech generation device
	4 Plate Communicator	Enabling Devices	For users who need a large target area, this 60-square inch communicator has four 3" x 5" plate switches, can be positioned at a 30 or 70-degree angle and requires only gentle pressure for activation.