AAC device

Posted by Alexander Power

Received: 2025-03-07 18:23:01
Channel: Education - Education Policy

An AAC ⚙️ ( Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device shows pictures, symbols, or words and speaks out loud when someone selects an option.

💡 I am viewing the AAC device market as a customer-advocate, rather than as a participant.

🤖 An AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device is a tool that helps individuals with speech or language impairments communicate. These devices range from simple picture boards to advanced speech-generating devices that use text or symbols to produce spoken words. An iPad can be used as an AAC device by running specialized communication apps like Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, or LAMP Words for Life. These apps provide customizable symbol-based or text-to-speech interfaces, allowing users to select words, phrases, or images that the app then vocalizes. The iPad’s touchscreen and accessibility features, such as switch control or eye-tracking compatibility, make it adaptable for users with different physical and cognitive abilities.