1. Using iPads and iPodsasCommunication Devices Deborah Dacey, MA/CCC-SLP; ATP Special Ed Coordinator Boone Co. Schools debbie.dacey@boone.kyschools.us
2. Augmentative Communication iPod touch iPad Just think…last year at this time, the iPad was just introduced – now we’re on version 2!
3. Features of the iPad as an SGD Portable and Lightweight Dynamic Display Multiple Apps Direct Selection and Scanning Access High Quality Voice Output Synthetic and Digitized Text Chargeable Allows use of other applications
16. TouchChatHD TouchChatHD FEATURES: is a full featured communication application Over 10,000 symbols are included Reasonably priced at $149 Five synthesized voices
17. FEATURES cont. VocabPC: for adults and adolescents uses a 12 location page layout MultiChat15: created for school-aged individuals with emerging language skills Spelling:a keyboard page set with four word prediction Primary: designed for children; offers vocabulary for home, school and general communication. TouchChatHD
18. FEATURES: Minimum Requirements iPod Touch 2nd generation running iOS 4.0 or higher iPhone 3G running iOS 4.0 or higher iPad running iOS 3.2 or higher iPad 2 TouchChatHD
20. TapToTalk Features Plays TapToTalk albums on an iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch®. You can download the player application from the App StoreSM for free. New version has scanning
21. TapToTalk Designer Design and organize “albums” with a library of over 2,500 pictures You can add your own pictures Record your voicee or use text-to-speech “Publish" your albums to one or more of our supported devices. Free apps play your albums on each device. Web based for use on either Mac or PC.
34. Features: Unlimited number of messages Unlimited message length Configurable button color Configurable button feedback Editing of existing messages Full editing of the message list TapSpeak Button
35. TapSpeak Button Requirements: Version 1.0 $19.99 Apple iPhone with at least OS 3.1 iPod Touch 2G with any attached microphone and OS 3.1. Version 2.0 $49.99 Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.
38. SoundingBoard™ Version 2.0 Update Linked Boards: choose to link one board to another on any message location Single and Dual Switch Access: Using AbleNet's bluetooth access switch Pre-Loaded Communication Boards: 14 pre-loaded communication boards SoundingBoard
39. FEATURES: Create boards with up to 9 message locations Virtually unlimited capacity; create boards for any situation Use the built-in AbleNet symbol library for instant access to hundreds of symbols Record messages of virtually any length for each symbol SoundingBoard
40. Use your own photo library for even greater flexibility and options Take your own photos using your iPhone and use them in a board immediately* Increase the physical size of the boards by using iPad SoundingBoard
41. Requirements: $59.99 SoundingBoard™ is designed to work with: iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, iPod Touch 3rd and 4th Generation iPad1 and 2 SoundingBoard
44. MYTALKTOOLS MOBILE AAC Use simple grids or boards with bold images to play recorded sounds when you touch a cell. The sequences can even form complete sentences.
45. MYTALKTOOLS WORKSPACEFAST, FLEXIBLE AUTHORING MyTalkTools Workspace is a Web application to personalize MyTalkTools Mobile or Lite quickly and easily. It's a drag-and-drop tool that simplifies design and backs up your MyTalkTools content when you sync.
46. Voice4u Create Your Original Icons & Categories Create as many icons & categories as you need. Customize pre-loaded icons & categories with your own photos and sound.
47. Features Over 150 Pre-loaded Icons Charming icons with easy-to-listen, clear voice in nine categories that helps user’s self expression. Organized in 11 categories. Just Too Easy! Our user-friendly interface that is tested with autistic individuals assures zero learning cost. Use Voice4u right after installation. Affordable Price: ONLY $29.99 Voice4u is totally affordable out of your pocket. More than 100X cheaper than conventional AAC devices.
48. What is required to have switch access to an I-Pad app? 1. A Connection 2. A Switch Interface 3. Switch(es) 4. An Application that includes logic to make it “switch aware” • Make elements on the screen “accessible” • Receive, interpret and act upon switch events
58. Lessons learned Work with your IT techs and your purchasing people prior to doing anything. Set up I-tunes account with a “generic” email that can be transferred between teachers and schools. DO NOT SET UP AN ACCOUNT UNDER YOUR NAME OR CREDIT CARD! Set up a purchasing system for purchasing apps. (ie. Vouchers, giftcards, free only, etc.)
