What is a BIGmack AAC device?
BIGmack is a single message speech generating device. Record messages directly into the communicator and press its activation surface for playback, up to two minutes of high quality playback recording time built in.
What is a Big Mac button?
About This Product. Overview. About. Start your communication journey with a BIGmack speech device. With a press of the large colored top, an individual can communicate a single message up to 2-minutes long.
What are AAC switches?
An adaptive switch is an access device that allows people with movement-limiting disabilities to use technology and operate electronic devices. Instead of the person performing complex actions such as turning a knob, adaptive switches will offer easier movement solutions, such as pressing a button.
What is a Go Talk 9?
Go Talk 9+ is a lightweight and portable assistive technology device designed for even the youngest of users. This sturdy, communication aid has a 45-message capacity (using 9 keys, each 1¾” x 2¼”) and five recording levels. Total record time of 8.5 minutes (8-15 seconds per message).
What is the big red switch?
The Big Red switch provides a large 5-in/12.7-cm activation surface that activates with 5.5-oz/156-g of force. When activated, the user experiences tactile and auditory feedback. The Big Red switch is the best choice for individuals with visual impairments and/or physical disabilities that require a larger target area.
Who uses AAC?
Examples of individuals who use AAC include those with:
- developmental delays.
- apraxia & dyspraxia.
- cerebral palsy.
- autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
- cognitive impairments.
- physical disabilities.
- traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- stroke.
How much is an AAC device?
Most dedicated AAC devices cost in the $6,000 to $11,500 range and just the mounting bracket on the back to attach the device to a post costs almost as much as a new iPad mini.
Who uses go talk?
GoTalks are easy to use and are favoured by teachers, assistants and parents. The original GoTalk communication device (now superseded and replaced by the GoTalk 9+), with its 36 messages, has been very popular over the past year as the lowest cost multi-level communication device available in Australia.
How do I use AbleNet switch?
You can use the AbleNet Blue2 Bluetooth Switch or Hook+ iOS Switch Interface with these steps.
- STEP 1: SET UP YOUR ACCESSIBILITY SHORTCUT.
- STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR SWITCH.
- STEP 3: CONFIGURE YOUR SWITCH.
- STEP 4: CONFIGURE SWITCH CONTROL SETTINGS.
- STEP 5: TURN SWITCH CONTROL ON.
- STEP 1: SET UP YOUR ACCESSIBILITY SHORTCUT.
Who is a good candidate for AAC?
You will find users who have a communication disorder due to a congenital disorder, and those for whom it is acquired; such as aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and ALS. Children who do not have speech or whose speech is not meeting their communication needs need to be considered as candidates for AAC intervention.