New Resource: Feature Matching Chart for Robust Android AAC Apps (Google Play...
New Resource: Feature Matching Chart for Robust Android AAC Apps (Google Play & Amazon Fire). This resource includes an in-depth comparison of features & support resources across 5 robust...
View ArticleFive Feature Matching Resources for AAC Apps (comparing features in AAC apps)...
Looking for info to compare AAC apps? Check out these five feature matching resources: • Basic Feature Chart for Affordable and Free AAC apps & AAC-Related Apps (iOS, Android Google Play, Amazon...
View ArticleAmazon Fire AAC: Speech Assistant AAC app, Alphabetical Keyboard app & a...
Yesterday there was an SLP who was looking for a free or very inexpensive text-based AAC app with the option for an alphabetical keyboard for use on an Amazon Fire tablet that the patient already...
View ArticleAffordable AAC: Amazon Fire vs. Android vs. iPad
In addition to creating communication boards, flip books and true object based icons for non-tech AAC, I look at using whatever tech an individual has and finding a good affordable option to put on...
View ArticleA peek at what’s on my Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet
I received several requests for a quick look at what’s on my Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet. Video: Links to resources shown in the video: * Ultimate App and Digital Resource Guide for SLPs (includes two...
View ArticleGame Changer App Updates from PRC-Saltillo: TouchChat with WordPower, LAMP...
There were several “game changing” updates released today for each of the PRC-Saltillo AAC apps. Reminder: It is always wise to back up customized programming in at least two ways outside of the iPad...
View ArticleNew Resource: Navigating Through AAC App Options (Recorded Webinar +...
Want a quick way to consider 10 features in AAC apps that may be critical for a particular user’s needs? This recorded webinar + interactive resource makes it simple and then has links for where you...
View ArticleUpdated Feature Matching Chart for the Top 12 Robust iOS Symbol-Based AAC...
Resource Update Alert 8/23/22 Updated Feature Matching Chart for the Top 12 Robust iOS Symbol-Based AAC Apps. Those who have previously purchased this resource can download the latest version for no...
View ArticleHow to Maximize Battery Life on an iPad or iPhone
I receive frequent requests for info about things that can be done to maximize the battery life on an iPad or iPhone. So I’m sharing the resource that I have bookmarked for this. Disclaimer: Please...
View ArticlePreparing for iOS 16: How to Turn Off Automatic Download & Installation of...
It is anticipated that Apple will be releasing iOS 16 around 12:00pm CDT today (9/12/22): https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-16-release-date/ They have delayed the release for iPadOS 16 to October...
View ArticleAffordable Pocket-Sized Android AAC
Looking for a very affordable option for pocket-sized AAC? Many individuals prefer to just add an app to their iPhone or Android phone but some facilities don’t allow phones (or it would be a battle...
View ArticleAdding High Quality Acapela Child Voices to Android AAC Apps
I was thrilled to discover a way to add high quality Acapela child voices to several Android AAC apps. Older teens and adults may be fine using the Android system voices but it’s important to have age...
View ArticleAll 5 AAC Feature Matching Resources Updated on 9/22/22
All 5 in-depth AAC feature matching resources have been updated on 9/22/22. Those who have previously purchased them on TPT can download the most current version for no additional cost. Ko-fi...
View ArticleNew Resource: Simple Eye Gaze Communication Flip Book
New Resource: Simple Eye Gaze Communication Flip Book: https://bit.ly/SimpleEyeGazeFlipBook TPT Preview Video: This 32-page PDF resource includes: • a tabbed 9-page Simple Eye Gaze Communication Flip...
View ArticleAndroid version of Avaz AAC now has access to Acapela voices (this gives us...
The update for the Android version of Avaz on 10/4/22 added access to setting Acapela as a Speech Engine. This allows you to use any Acapela voices that you have purchased and installed. Super excited...
View ArticleSales on Amazon + the AAC app sales = an opportunity for very affordable AAC
The sales on Amazon + the AAC app sales = an opportunity for very affordable AAC. Here are a few examples… $44.99: Limited-time deal: Fire HD 8 tablet, 8″ HD display, 32 GB, latest model (2020...
View ArticleParticipated in the Recommender Panel at the Tobii Dynavox Power to be You...
It was an honor to be invited to participate on a “Recommender Panel” at the Tobii Dynavox Power to be You (P2BU) conference today (10/11/22). Thankful for the power of technology via Zoom to be able...
View ArticleDear Future AAC App Developers – Thinking about developing a new AAC app?...
Thinking about developing a new AAC app? I do quite a bit of beta testing and am asked pretty frequently for my feedback on AAC app development. Here are my thoughts… The top 3 needs that I see for...
View ArticleNew iOS 16 Child Voices: Joelle & Noelle (USA English)
I took the plunge today and updated my iPhone 11 to iOS 16 specifically to try out the two brand new USA English child iOS voices: Joelle & Noelle. It has been over a month since iOS 16 was...
View ArticleSneak Peek at the new Motor Plan Pageset for TD Snap (coming to the UK in...
Super excited to be beta testing the new Motor Plan pagesets (Motor Plan 30 & Motor Plan 66) for TD Snap. The two main designers behind it at Tobii Dynavox contacted me and asked if I’d like to...
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