Category Archives: AT_AAC

NeuroNode3

Posted on June 30, 2021 by kazr

Persons with conditions such as ALS/MND, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury have limited mobility to access computers and devices. As a result, some assistive technology devices such as switches and keyboards may not be fully useful … Continue reading →

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Encouragement and Success

Posted on December 31, 2016 by kazr

Today is the last day of 2016 so instead of talking about technology, I would like to express my appreciation to the educators, rehabilitation counselors, practitioners, caregivers, parents, and their family members who are helping individuals with disabilities. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Verbally (text-based AAC app)

Posted on January 30, 2015 by kazr

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 kazr

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 kazr

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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