Tag Archives: AAC

Verbally (text-based AAC app)

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Technology options for special needs

Many app developers have been creating AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) apps and updating the features. Augmentative communication manufacturers such as DynaVox and Tobi ATI offer apps (from free to a couple hundred dollars) vs their hardware AAC devices which … Continue reading →

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Using low cost AAC apps vs. dedicated AAC devices (Part II)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Technology options for special needs

After I posted the topic, “Using low cost AAC apps vs. dedicated AAC devices” at the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Website (QIAT), I received some replies via e-mail. Most replies have a common thread and include suggestions so I … Continue reading →

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Using low cost AAC Apps vs. dedicated AAC devices (Part I)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Technology options for special needs

From the last posting, a few comments were brought up about the pros and cons on AAC  apps on iDevices vs. the AAC manufacturers’ devices such as DynaVox. Some of other comments that I found on internet include: Pros: – apps … Continue reading →

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